Big Wordfest 2017 is back by popular demand!

Watford’s second Big Wordfest returns on Saturday 11th March 2017, with a variety of events to celebrate everything to do with language and words.

Big Wordfest 2017 has all sorts of exciting activities at venues all across Watford – whether you like poetry or crime fiction, want to have a go at writing yourself or fancy a bit of theatre, there’s lots for adults and just as much for children and young people.

The event launches at 11am on Saturday 11th March at Watford Museum with a colourful parade of favourite book characters – children (and adults!) are warmly encouraged to dress as their own favourite characters and join the celebration.

From 12.30pm the parade will process through the town, making a quick pit stop at Waterstones bookstore where you will be able to collect some free goodies. The procession will then make its way to Watford Central Library where there will be other book-themed activities and a craft fair.

​Big Wordfest runs from Saturday 11th March until Sunday 30th April 2017 and to find out what’s happening in each venue please click on the links below:

• ​Watford Museum

• Waterstones

• Watford Central Library

• North Watford Library

• Reason Coffee Shop & Bookstore

• Watford Writers

• West Herts College

• Watford Colosseum

• Cassiobury Park

• Pump House Theatre

• Watford Palace Theatre

• Peace Hospice

2016's Big Wordfest focused on Shakespeare on the Streets and this year's event will be even bigger, so don't miss out, join in #WatfordBigWord!

(Source: Watford Borough Council - Big Events)