Five events at Budleigh Literary Festival your kids won’t want to miss!

You may already know Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival because of the impressive lineup of writers it brings to East Devon every year. But did you know it has a bunch of events for children and families featuring a brilliant range of authors, illustrators and workshops?

Insiders Pro Tip: There’s also free activity in the Festival’s mini marquee all weekend – September 21-22. Pop along and celebrate this year’s theme of wildlife and discover a range of activities for all ages based on nature. 

One of the major draws for families at this year’s Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival is the incredible line-up of children’s authors. And don’t worry—the little ones don’t have to stay still and quiet; the authors love interaction with their audiences!

To save you from doing the leg work, we have handpicked five highlights from his year’s festival & I’ve added a ticket link to each section with the event details.

Join the bestselling and multi-award-winning author with his latest magical tale about a boy, his teddy and an extraordinary winter adventure. Little Fox has gone missing in the park. The family searched high and low, but the teddy couldn’t be found. Then, one night, a beautiful fox calls at the window, and the young boy decides to follow her. Follow their winter adventure and find out what happens next.

Another exciting author appearing this year is Yuval Zommer, author of The Wild. Meet the artist and writer with his latest beautiful picture book and inspiring tale. The book includes interactive reading and drawing activities, perfect for budding young artists and nature lovers. This event is aimed at 4-8-year-olds and costs £8.

Get creative with the return of hugely popular model-making workshops led by a model expert from Aardman Studios, creators of many much-loved films like Wallace and Gromit. You’ll be shown how to create a model of your favourite character that you can take home and proudly display. This event is £10 for children aged 6-12 years.

With experienced artist Keith Sparrow, author of Manga Now! He’ll take you on a step-by-step guide to creating your manga character in his Manga Workshops, with tips and tuition for children aged 8 to 12, £10.

5. Chat to Clare Helen Welsh and draw Lenny

Join Lenny the Lemur on his hilarious holiday adventures packed with animal facts! Take the smell pot challenge, draw a lemur and go away with your very own lemur tail! This event suits children aged 3 to 8 years and costs £8.

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