About Well Read Literary Festival
Well Read Literary Festival, in partnership with Hungerford Bookshop, invites you to step away from the pace and pressure of modern life and into the ancient woodlands of Wasing for words, wisdom and wellness.
Set against the breath taking backdrop of Wasing’s beautiful woodlands, our immersive literary festival is for those seeking knowledge and meaningful dialogue about how we live with the earth, not just on it. Our authors and guest speakers are carefully selected for their expertise in nature, wellness, nutrition and the environment, bringing compelling insights, lived experience and practical guidance.
At Wasing, we exist to cultivate deep connection; to self, to others and to nature. Our serene woodland setting is a great space for thought provoking conversations; a place where inspirational ideas can be absorbed more deeply. There will be a range of wellbeing offerings, from wild swimming in our forest lake, to Reishi sound baths, breathwork and woodland meditation, all of which invite the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate throughout the day.
Shared Experiences From Well Read 2025 Visitors
It was the most wonderful day, fantastic authors, scrumptious food, we met some fabulous people all in a truly magical setting.. Thank you!
Great festival for the whole family! We had a really lively time, the kids went out in bush craft excursions whilst the grown ups were able to listen to the talks. Hopefully visiting again next year
The most extraordinary event. We came from the Hay festival and found the speakers and format to be far superior. The environment is incredibly special and the staff and management were superb. I would recommend this event to anyone who wished to expand there mind body and soul. Thank you
Well Read is magical book festival that included beautifully curated writers, thinkers and performers. What made it particularly enjoyable was the location Wasing Estate. Everything took place in the woods; delicious food, refreshments, fires to sit around and a wonderful lake for swimming. I could not think of a better way to spend a summer weekend. I would highly recommend it.
Lovely vibe. We only visited on the last day for a short time but everything was accessible and calm. A lovely peaceful place to visit and be inspired.
