Mannington Book Bash 2025 Weekend Pass

The Mannington Book Bash is back for 2025! Join us for another (long!) weekend celebration of writers and books in the beautiful surroundings of the gardens at Mannington Hall. This year's line-up is yet another stellar collection of fiction and non-fiction writers, poets, sports superstars, performers, comedians and foodies... 

We're 'bashing' bigger and better than ever this year, and that means more events on more days! This Weekend Pass gives you FULL access to ALL events across all four days of the festival: Thursday evening, Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday. And you'll have access to the gardens of Mannington Hall throughout!

As a special thank you for getting involved in the whole weekend, join us for complimentary drinks at 6:00pm on the opening night before Simon Armitage takes to the stage.

The full weekend schedule

Thursday 25th, 7pm: Simon Armitage

Friday 26th, 7pm: Ben Youngs

Saturday 27th, 10am: Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
Saturday 27th, 12pm: Esther Freud
Saturday 27th, 2pm: Pete Brown, Beer Man!
Saturday 27th, 4pm: Adam Buxton
Saturday 27th, 6pm: Nigel Planer

Sunday 28th, 11am: Mónica Feria Tinta
Sunday 28th, 1pm: Natalie Haynes
Sunday 28th, 3pm: TJ Clark
Sunday 28th, 5pm: Sarah Perry

Good to know

• Please bring an image or print out of your ticket on the day. When you arrive at Mannington Hall, you'll enter the grounds through the gift shop, where you'll be asked to show your ticket. You'll be given a coloured wristband that will give you access to what you've bought.
• All events will start promptly at the advertised time. Please get to the tent in good time. That way, you won't be in a rush, and we'll be able to get everyone seated comfortably.
• All events will be suitable for people aged 12 and up, unless otherwise specified.
• Yes, all the speakers will have books for sale! And yes, you can get your copies signed!
• Your ticket grants you access to the grounds of Mannington (over the whole long weekend). Find out about the gardens, walks and wildlife on offer by visiting manningtongardens.co.uk
• For transport information, please visit manningtonbookbash.co.uk
• Any questions? Email contact@thebookhive.co.uk or phone 01603 219268
• Please note — refunds for this event will not be available after Sunday 24th August.