NorthPens Writers

25/10/2025

Join us for Weardale WordFest 2025 from October 24–26 in Stanhope. Enjoy a free weekend of author talks, poetry readings, workshops, and performances amidst the stunning North Pennines landscape.

11/10/2025

Booking and info for our Autumn Workshops now available on the WordFest website.

First up: introduction to performing your work with Steve Urwin, 24 October, followed by our Open Mic Evening.

Join us for Weardale WordFest 2025 from October 24–26 in Stanhope. Enjoy a free weekend of author talks, poetry readings, workshops, and performances amidst the stunning North Pennines landscape.

26/07/2025

All you need for your holiday reading ...
Weardale WordFest Summer Book Fair
Saturday 2 August 2025
St. Thomas Church Hall, Stanhope
10.30 — 3.30
Free entry
Where else would you find twenty local authors in the same place at the same time? A great social occasion, an opportunity to browse some brilliant bookstalls, chat to your favourite writers and be the first to pick up their latest books. You'll find everything you could want - historical fiction, poetry, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, local interest, art, thrillers ...
Refresh yourselves with some excellent coffee and cake (including Jo Hayes' legendary large scones) from the pop-up café.
www.weardalewordfest.com