Literary Escape Festival - `London
Sat 17 Oct · 10:30
London Scottish House
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The Literary Escape Festival returns to London Scottish House on Saturday 17 October 2026, offering a full day of book-related activity from 10.30am. The event draws together a range of independent small businesses and crafters, with stalls selling books, prints, and handmade goods, alongside author signings from several writers. Visitors can expect a lively, varied atmosphere as they browse the market-style setup, with something to suit readers of different tastes. Entry is free, though some additional paid elements are priced up to £6.13. The festival’s scale and its blend of literary and craft stalls make it a fitting outing for anyone who enjoys discovering new books and supporting small creators.
The event takes place at London Scottish House on Saturday 17 October 2026, from 10.30am onwards. Visitors can browse a market-style setup featuring stalls selling books, prints, and handmade goods from independent small businesses and crafters. This varied atmosphere offers something for readers of different tastes, making it a fitting outing for anyone who enjoys discovering new books and supporting small creators.
The festival features author signings from several writers, providing book lovers with the opportunity to meet brilliant indie authors and get their books signed. The event is a celebration of the joy of books and the magic of storytelling, where readers, writers, and makers come together to share their passion for literature.
Entry to the festival is free, although some additional paid elements are priced up to £6.13.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of London Scottish House.
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Frequently asked questions
Literary Escape Festival - `London takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:30.
Literary Escape Festival - `London is held at London Scottish House in London (95 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2DX).
Tickets for Literary Escape Festival - `London range from £0 to £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Literary Escape Festival - `London is Clear · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of London Scottish House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Literary Escape Festival - `London can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Literary Escape Festival - `London
Editorial Summary
The Literary Escape Festival returns to London Scottish House on Saturday 17 October 2026, offering a full day of book-related activity from 10.30am. The event draws together a range of independent small businesses and crafters, with stalls selling books, prints, and handmade goods, alongside author signings from several writers. Visitors can expect a lively, varied atmosphere as they browse the market-style setup, with something to suit readers of different tastes. Entry is free, though some additional paid elements are priced up to £6.13. The festival’s scale and its blend of literary and craft stalls make it a fitting outing for anyone who enjoys discovering new books and supporting small creators.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Details
The event takes place at London Scottish House on Saturday 17 October 2026, from 10.30am onwards. Visitors can browse a market-style setup featuring stalls selling books, prints, and handmade goods from independent small businesses and crafters. This varied atmosphere offers something for readers of different tastes, making it a fitting outing for anyone who enjoys discovering new books and supporting small creators.
The festival features author signings from several writers, providing book lovers with the opportunity to meet brilliant indie authors and get their books signed. The event is a celebration of the joy of books and the magic of storytelling, where readers, writers, and makers come together to share their passion for literature.
Entry to the festival is free, although some additional paid elements are priced up to £6.13.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
London Scottish House95 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2DX
Vincent Square, London
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When is Literary Escape Festival - `London?
Literary Escape Festival - `London takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Literary Escape Festival - `London taking place?
Literary Escape Festival - `London is held at London Scottish House in London (95 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2DX).
How much are tickets for Literary Escape Festival - `London?
Tickets for Literary Escape Festival - `London range from £0 to £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Literary Escape Festival - `London?
The forecast for Literary Escape Festival - `London is Clear · 14°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Literary Escape Festival - `London?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of London Scottish House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Literary Escape Festival - `London?
Tickets for Literary Escape Festival - `London can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of London Scottish House
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Price
Free – £6.13
Date
Until Saturday, 17 October 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 12°C · wind 12 km/h
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