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Literary festival was packed out with events for all the family

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September 25, 2025

BUDLEIGH Salterton Literary Festival closed on Sunday after five days of inspiring talks, performances and family fun.

- by ECHO REPORTER

Literary festival was packed out with events for all the family

Children's entertainment in the mini marquee as part of the festival

This year’s festival featured a stellar lineup of speakers, with many events selling out well in advance. Acclaimed authors and speakers including Robin Ince, Alan Davies, Tracy Borman, Michael Sheridan, Adele Parks and Rachel Joyce drew packed audiences to venues across the town, with conversations ranging from history and politics to memoirs, fiction and royal revelations.

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September 25, 2025

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