Book lovers can explore thousands of brand-new titles as UK Bookfest makes its first visit to Tamworth.
The six-day event began at Ankerside Shopping Centre yesterday (12 November) and will run until Tuesday (17 November), with books for all ages.
Organiser Stephen White, who has been running the festivals since 2025, said the response from local residents had already been encouraging.
Stephen launched UK Bookfest after several years selling books online and has since taken the concept to towns and cities across the country.
Visitors can expect everything from bestselling fiction and crime novels to children’s books, biographies, cookery titles and gift books, making the event an ideal opportunity to stock up ahead of Christmas.
Stephen said: “It’s the first time we’ve been to Tamworth and we’ve had a really positive response so far since we picked the area as a place to hold a festival.
“You still can’t beat the in-person experience, especially when it comes to books, and at our previous festivals so many people have said to us they have bought books they’ve not heard of or seen before.
“There will be books for everyone and most genres covered too.”
The even features books for all age groups, from babies and young children through to adult readers, with organisers promising a wide range of genres and authors.
All books are priced at £5, excluding special editions, and entry to the festival is free.
Unlike many book fairs and second-hand sales, all of the stock available is new.
The festival will be open from 8.30am to 5.30pm each day, with Sunday opening hours running from 1pm until 5pm.
