A Week of Books at the Hay Festival

The Hay Festival is an annual festival in Hay-on-Wye, devoted to all things books and literature. There's plenty of Hay Festival accommodation to choose from, so you can spend your days relaxing and enjoying your favourite books and authors.

How to Get to Hay-on-Wye

You can easily get to Hay-on-Wye by bus or train. The festival is located at Dairy Meadows.

• Special Buses

  Shuttle buses run regularly throughout the day between the town centre and the festival, serving local villages and Hereford.

• Train

  The nearest train station is in Hereford, 21 miles away. Shuttle buses connect you to Hay-on-Wye.

• Coach

  National Express coaches serve Hereford Bus Station from a number of major cities.

What to See at the Hay Festival

There's a wealth of activities at the Hay Festival, with talks, music, and food.

• Haydays

  Children and families will enjoy these hands-on creative workshops and activities.

• Discussions

  Join world-renowned authors and personalities for interactive talks about their works, and about challenges in today's world.

• Dinners

  Enjoy a great selection of food and drink at various festival venues. You might find yourself in the company of your favourite author.

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