CATERHAM FESTIVAL LITERARY FESTIVAL

Sunday 1 to Monday 9 June

Various Locations

Welcome to the Caterham Literary Festival, celebration of reading, writing, and storytelling! Join us as we explore the power of words through a diverse range of events, designed to captivate and inspire. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or simply curious to discover something new, there’s something for everyone.

Author Talks & Events: Meet the Minds Behind the Words

Sunday 1 to Monday 9 June

Caterham Libraries

In partnership with Caterham Libraries, we are thrilled to present a series of engaging talks and events featuring talented local authors, Roseanna Rolph, Tom Hindle and Sue Hendra. Delve into their creative processes, explore their literary worlds, and gain insights into the art of storytelling. 

We also bring you interactive storytimes, talks from local historians, an open mic night, and more!

Local Ghost Story Collection: Unearth the Town's Hidden Tales

April to July

Do you know a chilling ghost story lurking in the shadows of Caterham? We want to hear from you! The Caterham Festival committee is inviting local residents to share their eerie encounters and ghostly tales – fact not fiction!. Your contributions will be carefully collated and edited to create a captivating online or eBook, bringing Caterham’s spectral history to life. The compiled collection will be available later in the year. 

Prize Crossword: Test Your Wordplay!

May to June

Following the resounding success of last year’s crossword, our very own 'cruciverbalist' Christina Hammond, is back with another fiendishly clever grid! Sharpen your pencils and prepare for a delightful mental workout. 

A prize will be awarded to one lucky winner! 

Kindly sponsored by JJ Browne & Sons, Godstone Road, Caterham.

Prize Quiz: Test Your Brain 

May to June

A cryptic quiz for you to ponder during June. A prize will be awarded to one lucky winner! 

Community Bookcases: Share the Love of Reading

May to July

Discover the joy of unexpected literary treasures with our pop-up Community Bookcases! We’ve been busy collecting a wonderful selection of second-hand and new books – take a book, leave a book, or simply enjoy browsing. It’s all free!

Find our literary hubs at:

Caffe Bambino – 24 Croydon Road, CR3 6QB

Coffee & Creams – Unit 1, Pinewood House, Chaldon Road, CR3 5PE

FILTR – 66 High Street, CR3 5UB

Loungelato, 27 High Street, CR3 5UE

That Retro Place – 21 High Street, CR3 5UE

Kindly sponsored by Hospice in the Weald, Church Walk, Caterham.