London Children's Literature Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2026 -- Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1000 - 1700
Barnes SW13 becomes the children's books capital of the UK when the London Children's Literature Festival returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June with over 100 fun family events, workshops and performances for young book fans.
National treasure, Michael Rosen, with book-rapping sensation MC Grammar, the million-selling author illustrator of the Tom Gates series, Liz Pichon, 'Horrible' historian Greg Jenner, legendary Gruffalo artist Axel Scheffler, superstar creator of Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child, and draw along genius Rob Biddulph are just a few of the big names on their way to Barnes.
They'll be joined by some famous faces including acclaimed Welsh actor and director Michael Sheen, Paddington and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, comedian Alexander Armstrong and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane.
This year also sees the return of Festival favourites including the queen of kids' crime fiction, Robin Stevens, funny books writer, Maz Evans, Supertato silliness with Paul Linnet, the beloved creators of You Choose, Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart, and Isadora Moon creator Harriet Muncaster, among many more.
This year's highlights include Roald Dahl's hilarious Revolting Rhymes family concert and live illustration by the acclaimed artist James Mayhew, accompanied by live classical musicians.
Children can get involved in creative writing, comics, chess, LEGO, live music, clay-mazing workshops with Aardman Animations, and there are lots of free things to do too around beautiful Barnes Pond. Tickets on sale now!
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3662104-2?pid=2874
Category: Kids / Family
National treasure, Michael Rosen, with book-rapping sensation MC Grammar, the million-selling author illustrator of the Tom Gates series, Liz Pichon, 'Horrible' historian Greg Jenner, legendary Gruffalo artist Axel Scheffler, superstar creator of Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child, and draw along genius Rob Biddulph are just a few of the big names on their way to Barnes.
They'll be joined by some famous faces including acclaimed Welsh actor and director Michael Sheen, Paddington and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, comedian Alexander Armstrong and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane.
This year also sees the return of Festival favourites including the queen of kids' crime fiction, Robin Stevens, funny books writer, Maz Evans, Supertato silliness with Paul Linnet, the beloved creators of You Choose, Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart, and Isadora Moon creator Harriet Muncaster, among many more.
This year's highlights include Roald Dahl's hilarious Revolting Rhymes family concert and live illustration by the acclaimed artist James Mayhew, accompanied by live classical musicians.
Children can get involved in creative writing, comics, chess, LEGO, live music, clay-mazing workshops with Aardman Animations, and there are lots of free things to do too around beautiful Barnes Pond. Tickets on sale now!
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3662104-2?pid=2874
Category: Kids / Family
Starting Price Per Person
£ 10.00 GBP
Other Information
Where
Barnes Pond
London
England SW13
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
London
England SW13
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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Event ID: 271508
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