What an amazing weekend! Huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors and brilliant volunteers, and to everyone who came along, supported our authors and helped make this year’s festival so special. We couldn’t do it without you. See you in 2027! #IsleOfWightLiteraryFestival #ThankYou

Huge variety of speakers today @IOWLF including Ann Cleeves, Iain Dale, Sophie Raworth & royal butler Grant Harrold. Tomorrow speakers include Mary Portas, King's photographer Hugo Burnard, The Repair Shop's Mark Stuckey & commentator Clive Tyldesley. More isleofwightliteraryfestival.…

Packed houses for Clare Balding and Sophie Raworth. So much happening on the third day of @IOWLF There's plenty going on tomorrow too - check here for the programme and to get tickets isleofwightliteraryfestival.…

There are stories everywhere @IOWLF Bill Fury fan Lord, 15, of Ryde, had a birthday to remember meeting ex-Corrie star Amanda Barrie who also starred with his idol in the 1965 film I've Gotta Horse. Amanda chatted to Lord and signed the soundtrack. A lovely moment.

Spirits expert Ian Buxton gave a fascinating talk about the single malts of the Isles at the Royal Ocean Racing Club to promote his book Whiskies Galore. Ian spent some time chatting to event sponsors Darren Seaward and Jack Oliver from event sponsors @nfum

From fascinating conversations to inspiring authors, Day 1 was full of moments celebrating books, stories and ideas. Here are some of the highlights. And with Day 2 already well underway, there’s plenty to come! Check website for tickets. #IWLitFest #IsleOfWight #LiteraryFestival

Another six Island writers will be peddling their wares at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival Local Authors' Marketplace at Northwood House this afternoon. Come along and buy a book or two!

Lots of great Island writers will be at Northwood House this lunchtime for another Isle of Wight Literary Festival Local Authors' Marketplace session. @RedFunnelFerry @SeabournCruise

Day One of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival - here's a taster of what's on today! Last minute tickets available - buy online or at Northwood House box office. Looking forward to seeing you there!

There’s more to Mark Stuckey than meets the eye! Best known from BBC’s #TheRepairShop, Mark was also a professional magician for decades. Hear his incredible story behind Bright Spark at #IWLiteraryFestival 📚11 Oct, 1:30pm | Northwood House

What can Britain’s coastline tell us about our past? Join archaeologist & BBC Two’s Villages by the Sea presenter Dr Ben Robinson at #IOWLitFest on 11 October as he explores the fascinating stories hidden along Britain’s coast See iwlitfest.com for details.

Join acclaimed interior designer Kit Kemp MBE at #IOWLitFest on 9 October as she shares the inspiration behind her latest book, Design Stories, and her fearless approach to colour, pattern and creating spaces full of personality. iwlitfest.com

Join whisky writer Ian Buxton for Whiskies Galore at #IOWLitFest on 9 October. Discover the people, places and distinctive drams behind Scotland’s island distilleries, with stories, humour and plenty of whisky along the way!
See iwlitfest.com for details.

🦖 130 million years of history beneath our feet! Join palaeontologist & author Megan Jacobs on 9 October at the #IOWLitFest to discover the Isle of Wight’s extraordinary fossils, dinosaurs and ancient landscapes – and why the Island is so important to palaeontology. #IsleOfWight

LitFeast is back,with top chefs Miranda Gore Browne @MirandaBakes, @eric_lanlard and Chris Galvin @Galvin_brothers heading for the LitFeast Kitchen sponsored by @HTPAppCollege . Don't miss out on October 10 at Northwood House. iwlitfest.com

What happens when a journalist realises she got Putin wrong?   Join award-winning journalist Jill Dougherty at #IWLitFest to hear about Russia, Putin, war and her gripping memoir My Russia.   Sponsored by @SeabournCruise .   Northwood House | 9 Oct | 2pm
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Discover the remarkable man behind the Beaufort Scale. Dr Nicholas Courtney explores the adventurous life and legacy of Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort - from naval battles to science and exploration. 📚 Sun 11 Oct 2026 | 10:30am #IOWLitFest #NicholasCourtney

We’re thrilled to welcome crime-writing legend @AnnCleeves OBE to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival! Join Ann as she discusses her brand-new Matthew Venn mystery, The Dying Light. 📚 Sat 10 Oct | 10:30am
🎟️ Sponsored by @SeabournCruise #IOWLitFest #AnnCleeves #Seabourn

What stories are written into Britain’s hills? Join Jon Woolcott for The Tattooed Hills and discover the fascinating history behind chalk figures, from white horses to giants. 📅 10 Oct, 4.30pm | Northwood House #IOWLitFest2026 #JonWoolcott #TheTattooedHills #folklore #landscape

We’re delighted to welcome Celia Imrie, to this year’s festival! Hear the Olivier Award-winning actress & bestselling author talk about her new book, The Elegant Hustler. 🎟️ Tickets selling fast! 📅 10 Oct | 4.30pm
📍 Cowes Enterprise College #CeliaImrie #Traitors #IOWLitFest26