Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Overview
The Bath Children's Literature Festival (also known as Bath Kids' Lit Fest) is an annual book festival held in Bath, Somerset aimed at children's books. The festival features a variety of authors, poets, illustrators and storytellers. It typically lasts ten days, spanning two weekends. Various events are organised in the city during this time,[1] as well as events at local schools in the central week.[2] The Festival has been organised by John and Gill McLay since its creation in 2008. The Festival has attracted a wealth of popular and talented guests, including the Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Michael Morpurgo, Jacqueline Wilson, Harry Hill, Meg Cabot and Axel Scheffler.
Contact details
1A Forum Buildings Bath Somerset South West BA1 1UG GB
https://bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/your-visit/accessibility/
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Access Card notes
Great experience at the Bath childrens literary festival last week. Arrived at an event at the assembly rooms to an enormous queue snaking round the building. Spoke to a staff member and showed card/lanyard explaining queue accessibility requirements and discreetly escorted through the side entrance to avoid entire queue. Was really encouraged to speak to someone if we needed anything else at all. Really added to the ease of attending with my daughter l.
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Access guidance
- "Upon arriving at the venue, staff and stewards wearing festival lanyards will be happy to help guide you to your seat and any other facilities. We are happy to provide early entrance options if audience members need to avoid crowds. Please contact the Access Officer at access@bathfestivals.org.uk or on 07377 686311."
- For disabled people who need to bring a personal assistant we offer one free ticket per event. If you require a wheelchair space or a specific seat to accommodate your needs please request this at time of booking
- Most of our venues offer hearing loops and admit registered assistance dogs. Please see individual venue information for more detail
- We are happy to book British Sign Language interpreters for events if required. Please contact the Access Officer at access@bathfestivals.org.uk or on 07377 686311 at least two weeks prior to the event. We do not offer captioning, audio description and relaxed performances at the present time.