Belton's Literary Festival
When
Friday, 19 June 2026, 12:00 – 17:00
Belton Estate, Grantham, <>
Time
12:00 – 17:00
Price guide
Not listed — worth a quick ask
Belton Estate’s first Literary Festival will celebrate the amazing collection of books in Belton’s care with a fantastic series of themed events! From an art installation in the house, to a stunning garden display of illustrations from A Story of the Seasons and in-person event with its illustrator Carolina Rabei, outdoor theatre, a big second-hand book sale, and period dance performances by the local Bonnets and Breeches Society! Festival displays: Grantham Arts House Installation - A display of artworks inspired by a selection of the books in Belton’s collection and created by the talented local artists at Grantham Arts. A Story of the Seasons - Pages from A Story of the Seasons, with stunning illustrations by Carolina Rabei, on display in large format along the East Lawn in the gardens. Events: Wednesday 3 June - Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Workshop Saturday 6 June - Children’s illustration workshops with Carolina Rabei Tuesday 9 and 30 June - BSL-interpreted Storytelling for under 5s Saturday 20 June and 4 July - Themed family crafts Wednesday 24 June - Richard Madden ‘Great British Journeys’ talk 11, 27 and 28 June and 9 and 11 July - Bonnets and Breeches Dance Society 13 to 14 June and 4 to 5 July - Second-hand Book Fair Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June - Adventure Cinema Wednesday 1 July - Canvas Work Bookmark Workshop Friday 3 July - ‘From Chawton’ one-woman play in the house Sunday 12 July - ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Duke’s Theatre on The Oval
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