25th July – 1st August 2026
Following the success of our fifth birthday weekend of events last summer we are back… bigger, better, and extended to a whole week of celebrations, as befits the shop – “Now We Are Six”.
Once again, our thanks go to all our customers, and also the regular seasonal visitors that make our shop what it is today. We simply would not be enjoying the success that enables us to offer such a variety of events without the encouragement we have received throughout the year.
Our philosophy behind the celebration is not just to offer author events and speakers as other festivals are apt to, but provide a multi-faceted experience of the arts, music and film. With a nod to our Georgian heritage, we open with an evening of the music of Jane Austen. Afternoon tea, a Nero award-winning author and even a miniature pony are thrown in for good measure! All proceeds from refreshments served at the venues during the week go to support Holt Community Centre and St Andrew’s Church.
Individual event tickets – including a week pass for just £129 for all the events – are on sale online at buytickets.at/theholtbookshop (coming very soon)- or you can buy multiple or single tickets or a Weekend Pass in the Bookshop or just email us to reserve tickets, or if you have any queries.