The Little Felton Children's Book Festival

Sunday 3 May 2026 | 11am - 3pm | Gallery Forty5, Felton  NE65 9PP

The Little Felton Book Festival is a celebration of stories in the heart of Northumberland. Our children's day is a fun and engaging carousel of interactive activities led by authors, illustrators and educators who are passionate about bringing children's stories to life.

On Sunday 3rd May, activities will run from 11am – 3pm, giving you plenty of time to explore everything the festival has to offer.
Entry is £5 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult) which gives access to all the activities.
Pick up your map and story passport from the entry point and explore all of our story stations which are spread across Gallery 45 and The Plot just over the road. At each station you visit you will get a sticker to pop inside your story passport – collect all the stickers to win a prize.

This year our activities include:

-Author readings to open and close the festival at 11am and 2.45pm.

-7 story stations run by children's authors and illustrators - discover new books, meet the authors and illustrators, join in with fun activities based on their books:

*Naomi Barley, author of 'The Zig Zags' and 'The Zorkk Games'
*Linda Lee and Lorraine Hall, author and illustrator of 'Ralph and Sprout: a story of kindness and friendship'
*Lucy Wraight, author of 'The Seals of St Mary's', 'The Pixies of Northumberland Park' and 'Vinnie and Nell and the Wonderful Smell'
*Carole Anne McKissock and Peter Maughan, author and illustrator of 'Lamb in a Pram'
*Becca Poremba, author/illustrator of 'The Moon is Full' and 'Crow'
*Kirsty Cooper, children's author, will be helping children to become superheroes and make monster puppets based on her books 'Patcho and Pigeon: Dynamic Duo' and 'A Monster Surprise'.
*The Undersea Cleaning Spree - help Blub the octopus to clean up the ocean

-Illustration demonstrations
-Professional children's storyteller, Jan Archbold, will be in the bell tent with a host of magical stories.
-Explore a story walk in Hundred Acre Wood in celebration of Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday
-Competition to design your own character - a new friend for Winnie the Pooh
-Treasure hunt
-Bookmark making for the craft tent at the Felton Fair
-Lending library and picnic area at The Plot
-Second-hand children's book stall

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