What's Included in Your Festival Ticket?
Everything you need for a full festival experience.
✓ Welcome tea and coffee on arrival
✓ Access to 10 panels and talks
✓ Ploughman’s buffet lunch
✓ Evening networking event plus welcome drink
✓ £5 voucher to spend in the bookshop
✓ Access to free lunchtime activities - literary walks of Bournemouth and beach walks
What's not included
X Masterclasses and 1-2-1s
X Drinks except your two arrival drinks (at the start of the day and before the networking event begins
X Accommodation
Book before 31st May and get 10% off with our early bird special. Just add EARLYBIRD at the checkout.
Extras to Boost Your Words
Masterclasses - £150
Deep-dive craft intensives led by bestselling romance authors.
Small groups. High-impact learning. Limited seats. Masterclasses are in addition to the Festival ticket (although you do not need a festival ticket to attend a masterclass).
Agent 1-2-1s - £70
Pitch your work directly to a literary agent, gain personalised feedback, and take your writing one step closer to publication.
1-2-1s are in addition to the Festival ticket (although you do not need a festival ticket to attend a 1-2-1.
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The Venue
This year the event will be hosted at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth
Nestled just moments from Bournemouth’s golden coastline, Marshall Court Hotel will be the home of next year’s Romance Writing Festival. With elegant rooms, modern facilities, and welcoming spaces perfect for creative conversation, it’s the ideal setting for writers looking to connect, learn and be inspired.
✓ Comfortable, stylish rooms for overnight guests
✓ Spacious conference suites and breakout rooms for workshops
✓ On-site restaurant and bar for networking and relaxation
✓ Easy access to Bournemouth beach, gardens, and promenade
Join us for a weekend surrounded by creativity, community, and sea breeze.
Book Your Stay at the Marsham Court Hotel
Exclusive Attendee Rate £99 per night
Limited rooms are held just for festival attendees. Secure your stay now with this pre-website offer before they selll out!
Enter code BWF26 when booking.
This promo code is available for Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October 2026. No minimum night’s stay. £99.00 per room per night for 2 people for bed and breakfast based on a standard double/twin room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't wait till October?
Inspiring ALL writers to write
Bournemouth Writing Festival - 24th-26th April 2026
If you liked our one-day festival, you'll LOVE the main event.
Over 100 free and ticketed events and activities to inspire you to write across Bournemouth Town Centre.
Agent 121s, writing on the beach, live band improvisation, showcases, a poetry marquee and much, much more!
Plus, we put on free community events for children, underprivileged and underrepresented people to get their words out into the world. This year, we have free workshops for people with dementia, young carers, adults with additional needs and the homeless.
24-26 April 2026,
Multiple venues across Bournemouth
Each activity is individually priced.
Write without the distractions of home
Bournemouth Writing Sanctuary - 13th-14th April 2026
Two days of writing, workshops, writing experts on tap and activities, all designed to improve the quality of your writing and get your word count up.
The Bournemouth Writing Sanctuary is perfect for everyone currently writing a novel or creative non-fiction/memoir. Whether you're just starting out, in the middle or nearing the end of your manuscript, this two-day writing escape offers a dedicated space to write with intention, get expert guidance from industry professionals, and connect with fellow writers.
Workshops led by Maz Evans, Francesco Sarti and Emma Scattergood, with lunch, snacks, drinks and a dedicated space to write.
Located at the seaview Cottonwood Hotel with private sun terrace and garden.
Choose your price point - come for one or or two, including workshops or not - and if you come for two, you'll get dinner included on the Saturday night.
PLUS! 1-2-1 writing surgeries available with our writing experts.
