If you were to choose 100 weird and wonderful objects to represent our history, what would they be?  Join the acclaimed author of A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects and the forthcoming A Brief History of the Coast in 100 Objects, in an engaging and humorous journey through 12,000 years of British life, told through some its strangest artefacts.

Bestselling author and columnist Sally Coulthard has spent the last two decades writing about her favourite things – the natural world, the history of interesting things, and practical stuff.

An enlightening discussion about her powerful book, Defiance - Racial Injustice, Police Brutality: A Sister’s Fight for the Truth.

The police killing of Christopher Alder in Hull in 1998 was one of the most notorious deaths in custody in the UK, involving the destruction of evidence, a whitewash of an investigation and illegal surveillance.

This event is a must for those passionate about human rights, social justice and equality.

Clare Chambers, award-winning author of Small Pleasures is back with a new novel. The Guardian has stated that 'Shy Creatures confirms Clare Chambers as one of our most talented writers' and we’re proud to announce that Clare will be joining us for Farsley Lit Fest.

Shy Creatures is a life-affirming novel about all the different ways we can be confined, how ordinary lives are built of delicate layers of experience, the joy of freedom and the transformative power of kindness.

We’re excited to announce that Terry Deary will be joining us for Farsley Lit Fest to tell us all about his riotous new history book for adults, Revolting. It’s definitely an event for those with an inquisitive mind.

Following three decades of the multimillion-copy bestselling Horrible Histories children’s series, Terry’s early fans are all grown-up and delighting once again in his playful, cheeky trademark humour as he writes for an older audience.

Author Robin Ince invites you to his new show that mixes poetry and happy stories about the things that have made life delightful, from Doctor Who and horror movies, to the camaraderie of protest marches and his love of dishevelled cemeteries.

It offers an insight into his new book Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth - a series of poems written about love, death and Bela Lugosi (and graves, trees and Judi Dench).

As part of the Farsley Lit Fest 2025, we are excited to welcome Bridget Collins, author of breakout sensation, #1 bestseller and bookseller favourite The Binding.

Bridget will be introducing us to her new, haunting, gothic tale of ancient darkness and a love that defies convention – The Naked Light.

Foodies! This one is for you. Join us for an evening with Diana Henry to celebrate the release of Around the Table. Diana’s new book is a sumptuous selection, a vivid and nourishing collection of essays on the joys of good food. It is an utter delight for the senses. Diana will be chatting to us in the relaxed setting of Farsley’s popular The Mill Kitchen and Bakery, with a glass of fizz, wine, beer or soft drink included in the ticket price.

Yeeha! Calling all rom-com fans. Don't miss this evening of laughter, stories, music, fizz and fun. As part of Farsley Lit Fest 2025, we are delighted to announce a super entertaining event with Suzan Holder.

Suzan will not only be telling us more about her new, funny and heartwarming book that reveals the exploits of Becky, a Dolly Parton tribute act, she’ll also be performing a musical number for us. Cowboy boots and hats not essential – but certainly welcomed!

Come along to Terminus Tap Room and Bottle Shop, for August's edition of Creative Club run by local artist Amy (Studio Esk Haus). Get creative and experiment with painterly patterns before using them to bind x2 mini notebooks.

Don't worry if you're a complete beginner. The purpose is to relax and do something mindfully.. no pressure! Being creative is for everyone :) but this event is for the grown ups only.

Come to switch off from adulting and meet other happy crafters!