Chalfont Literary Festival

Our first festival was in 2006, and each year is based on a theme, the first two being 'Voyages' and 'The Countryside' respectively. 2008 was a special year for us, as we celebrated the quatercentenary (i.e. 400th year) of John Milton’s birth. Chalfont St Giles has, of course, a strong link with the poet, polemicist, and civil servant John Milton, who in 1665 fled the Great Plague in London to complete his epic poem Paradise Lost. His cottage has since become the village's famous landmark, as the only surviving home occupied by this often controversial 17th century writer.

The festivals include guest authors talking about their own books, creative writing workshops, story telling and recitations. They are designed to appeal to all ages and pupils attending our Infant and Junior schools are encouraged to become involved. The festivals include writing competitions for all ages and each year a substantial number of entries are submitted.

This year our theme is “Making History” and the Festival will run between 5th and 16th May.
Just click on the links to discover what's in store this year!