The Hay on Wye Festival continues to be the most sought after literary event not only for the audiences but also for writers, comedians, musicians, past presidents and prime ministers! The greatest names in the literary world gather together on the outskirts of this very attractive small town, with its backdrop of hills that form part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, to share new visions of the literary world with some of the hundreds of visitors who return year after year to an event that has its own unique atmosphere and is always buzzing with anticipation and ideas.  At this early stage we cannot be precise as to who will be taking part but we will purchase tickets for the highlights of these two days. 

This weekend break includes two days at the Festival with tickets for six literary events and the opportunity to attend other talks and activities.   Hay is also known as Book Town, as it includes no less than 40 bookshops specialising in second-hand, antique and new books.   To ensure there is enough time to enjoy both the little town of Hay and to attend the lectures there will be an early dinner on both evenings at the Swan Hotel in the centre of Hay.

You will stay at the Green Dragon Hotel adjacent to the Cathedral in Hereford. An historic but comfortable hotel with a certain amount of character chosen solely for the purpose of being within easy distance of Hay and with good rail access and parking.  There is a large lounge and bar area to relax in and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

Friday 1 June: Check into your rooms at the hotel from 3 pm.  You could spend the afternoon visiting Hereford’s magnificent cathedral with its fine Norman and Early English architecture and the historic mediaeval Mappa Mundi.   There will be a welcome drinks reception at 7 pm before dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June: A coach will take you to Hay on Wye to enjoy the Festival and attend the various lectures.  There is a regular mini-shuttle bus between the Festival Showground and the small town so you can explore the town at your leisure before an early set menu dinner on both evenings; the coach will then return you to Hereford.  Should you decide to book evening lectures independently, there is normally a scheduled bus service that also returns to Hereford later in the evening.

Monday 4 June:  Check out of your rooms before departure. 

	Welcome drink and evening reception
	Three nights bed and breakfast and one dinner in the Green Dragon Hotel
	Dinner x 2 in Hay.  Tickets for six literary events
	Coaching and tour representative

Detailed itinerary and programme of lectures will be sent as soon as these are available; they are not normally finalised until mid-April.