GAWIE’s 2025 Festival was SPECTACULAR!
We heard stories, we heard poems, we made music, we made craft, we had workshops, we had a choir, we had a procession, we had a live/online concert, we had A GREAT TIME at Get A Word In Edgeways Storytelling Festival !
The theme of Get A Word In Edgeways Storytelling Festival this year was Edging Towards Winter: A Festival of Togetherness & Transformation and we looked at how this is the time to get together to help us through the harsh northern winter months.
In the days of old, as the evening sky darkened ever earlier and the home fires were lit folk would spend some of these times creating and telling stories amongst themselves, many of which linger to this day. Whilst the climate became more hostile, folk were bought together and would transform the cruel nights with tales of myths, humour, heroes, fools and villains.
Now winter approaches and we, like our ancestors, must prepare for the change. Now we may hear and learn tales, create stories, poems or songs that we can get together with our friends and families to share.
A fireside, a pub, a coffee shop – all places we can gather to tell or sing our stories and songs. All we have to do is do it!
About Get A Word In Edgeways
Why are we called what we are? Well, its simple really, we are a festival of words, be it poetry, storytelling, folklore or songs. Much Wenlock is the town after which is named Wenlock Edge, a limestone escarpment over 19 miles (31 km) long, running southwest to northeast between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock. The deciduous woodland which runs along it covers much of the steep slopes of the escarpment and in parts it is very well preserved. Our unique festival near Wenlock Edge often allows us to create an interesting story-walk along this woodland when weather permits. The edge is National Trust owned.
Our 2026 Storytelling Festival will be on 9th – 11th October!
Events
Our festival, Much Wenlock’s only storytelling festival, holds events during the day and in the evenings and is held in various venues in our small town. All venues are within easy walkable distance from each other for most people. Some evening events will be adults-only, the remainder being family-friendly. Within and across the town, there are pop-up events, too.
Location – Much Wenlock
The festival takes place in the beautiful Shropshire town of Much Wenlock, which lies on the stunning limestone ridge of Wenlock Edge.
The 2026 festival will again be held within the town itself in various venues. All ticket purchasers will receive e-tickets that must be taken to the box-office to swap for wristbands. You may book some individual events without a day or weekend ticket. For individual performances just show your e-ticket ticket to the Steward at the door. Some individual performances may allow payment at the door.
Staying Locally
There are plenty of places to stay in Much Wenlock, and nearby camping sites. Further afield are Shrewsbury, Telford and Bridgnorth
Eating & Drinking In Much Wenlock
There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Much Wenlock, and many more in the surrounding area
Getting to Much Wenlock
Click here to be taken to Visit Much Wenlock’s directions
The nearest train stations are at Telford Central and Shrewsbury. Both are about a 20-minute taxi ride away.
Car parking in Much Wenlock
Getting around Much Wenlock
Much Wenlock is an ancient town but very accessible.
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