IW Story Festival

"The Isle of Wight Story Festival is a special place for children and families to have fun together; where we can all CREATE, INSPIRE and IMAGINE." - IW Story Festival

Over 3 days in February half-term, you can expect appearances by popular children's authors, storytelling and performances, and plenty of hands-on activities including movie make up, mask making, shadow puppet making and more! 

The event will be held at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport, a perfect venue for all things creative. Event tickets are available to buy online here or from Quay Arts Centre, they range from £5-£7pp (with free things to do too). 

The festival celebrates story in many forms and is aimed at children aged 3-14. There is a fantastic range of inspiring authors this year, including Rob Biddulph (of ‘Draw along with Rob’ fame), Emma Carroll (Dracula and Daughters), Lucy Strange (The Island at the Edge of Night), Joseph Elliott (of Cbeebies Swashbuckle), Steve Cole ( Young Bond, Dr Who and Astrosaurs author), Kieran Larwood (Dungeon Runners), Cathy Reay(How to be Disabled and proud), Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve (Adventure Mice, Grumpycorn and Mortal Engines) as well as performances by Foundry Theatre Group and Coppice Theatre.