This year, we're going bigger and better! Enjoy free workshops across Ledbury, plus a special visit from Wales’ Poet Laureate, Alex Wharton. There’s something for everyone, from pottery painting to storytelling performances, hands-on crafts, and even a Paddington Bear Stay & Play. Plus, The Beefy Boys will be there serving up their delicious burgers!
📅 Saturday, 8th March
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A full schedule of events and timings will be shared soon—stay tuned
Paddington Bear Stay and Play Busy Bees - The Hive 13:30-15:30pm
Join Busy Bees Nursery for a Paddington Bear Play & Stay session that’s sure to be a bear-illiant time! A fun-filled afternoon of exploring, creating! ✨ Exciting Activities Include: 🎨 Sensory Activities 🏃♂️ Physical Activities 🖍️ Craft Activities 🌿 Outdoor Adventures 🧩 LEGO Challenges
Louby Lou's Storytelling - The Burgage Hall - From 11:00am - 15:00pm
With the Giants away on their spring break, Fairy Flora has been left in charge of everything in The Land in The Clouds. But after a certain someone climbs up the beanstalk in the search for gold and treasure, our Fairy might have a trickier job on her hands than she first thought! Jam packed with catchy songs, fun filled sketches, audience participation All ages welcome and must be accompanied by an adult
Pottery Painting with Glazydayz - Under the Market House 10:00am-14:00pm
Get creative and paint your own pottery beneath the Market House! This year, Glazydayz Pottery is making a special appearance at Ledbury's World Bookfest, offering hands-on workshops where you can bring your favourite book characters to life with handprint and footprint designs. Don’t miss this unique, fun-filled experience! Paintings from £10.
Ledbury Strömstad Twinning Association - Ledbury Community Hub - 14:00pm-16:00pm
A Swedish story telling session about Mamma Mu, a talking cow and her best friend a crow ‘Mamma Mu och Krākan’. Come and enjoy a warm and gentle story with activities alongside to celebrate 40 years of these very special characters and the importance of friendship. No Booking required
The Prince & The Pauper - The Old Grammar School - 10:00am-12noon
🎭 Step into a Storybook Adventure! 🎭 Join us for a morning of dress-up-themed fun inspired by The Prince and The Pauper! Did you know the 1976 TV series was filmed right here on Church Lane? Now it’s your turn to step into the story. From storytelling to arts & crafts—and of course, plenty of dressing up—there’s something for every young imagination to enjoy.
Messy with Masefield!- St Katherines Hall 10:00am-13:00pm
Midnight Folk-Masks! Children and families change their features into creatures from The Midnight Folk by creating magical masks!
Delight-full Boxes!
Inspired by The Box of Delights, children and families make and decorate their very own colourful cardboard mini-box with felt-tips and paint sticks and fill it with delightful ideas!
A little Book of the World - with local Illustrator Sarah Millin - Ledbury Poetry House from 10:30am - 15:30pm PLEASE CALL THE POETRY HOUSE TO BOOK YOUR SLOT
Let your imagination go wild with a creative writing and collage workshop. take inspiration from the shapes of countries to develop a playful and imaginative Little Book of the World. Please use the QR code below to book your ticket, or drop into the Poetry House to speak to a member of staff.