From small beginnings in 2017, the BookFest has grown steadily with over 1800 attendees enjoying a wide variety of talks and workshops.

Authors who have appeared at Cuckfield BookFest include: Richard Osman, Andrew Hunter Murray, Lisa Jewell, Natalie Haynes, Mel Giedroyc, Tim Jackson, Marina Wheeler, Kate Mosse, Richard Moore, Damian Barr, Mark Billingham, Stella Rimington, Penelope Lively, Robin Ince, Jenni Murray, Tim Waterstone, John Crace, Iain Dale – and many more besides.

This year’s annual event takes place in October.

Gavin Jamieson is a Director of the Cuckfield Book Festival.