Our 2026 weekend family festival had stories, a book fair, performers, music, workshops, talks, cabaret, and a lantern parade
Get A Word In Edgeways 2026 happened on October 9th to the 11th, this year was FREE ADMISSION, with a number of affordable optional paid events.
We have been given a significant grant from the UK Arts Council for which we are grateful.
Our theme for 2026 was Light In The Darkness
Metaphorical darkness, real darkness, there will be amazing interpretations performed. Sadness, happiness, challenges, folklore and more.
So, the adventures we had – highlights and gallery
Friday Night
Foraged food, special stories and music by the Emma Linney Band
The Offering, with special guests (Priory Hall)
Folk collective – music, stories, poetry and laughter! (Pottery)
Poetry with Offa’s Press (Wenlock Cellars)
Saturday
A town centre celebration
A Meet The Authors Book fair with signings and book launches – the street was closed for this
Street performers, Morris, music and workshops, Storytelling and poetry – a super day out
Portrait workshop – you brought your paints and we provided the canvases and instruction
Storyround – you came and told your tales!
We heard Tales of St. Milburga
Poetry workshop with Simon Fletcher
Light Lantern parade – you made your own lanterns and joined in a parade!
Online chat and story round, with the World Storytelling Café
Cabaret with An Nemia 8pm till late. This was Great fun!
Based in the Priory Hall, High Street, Main and Methodist churches, the Pottery, Much More Books book shop and the fire station in Much Wenlock
Sunday
Services and Sacred stories in Main and Methodist churches
Open rounds – stories, poems, music; you came, you listened, you joined in!
Hybrid storytelling, a mixture of live and online performances
Well dressing workshop – you joined in the artwork now decorating the well and the blessing.
Writing Workshop with Simone Gilliatt. You improved your authorship skills
All daytime activities and most evening events were family-friendly
Based in the Main and Methodist churches, the Pottery, and the fire station in Much Wenlock
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About Get A Word In Edgeways
Why are we called what we are? Well, its simple really, we are an annual 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.
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 for the paid events will receive e-tickets that must be taken to the box-office to swap for wristbands. For individual performances just show your e-ticket ticket to the Steward at the door. Some individual performances/workshops 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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