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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Natalie Wilson

Hay Festival of Literature and Arts 2025 travel guide – things to do, hotels and more

Hay Festival of Literature and Arts kicks off on 22 May - (Billie Charity and Hay Festival)

The town of Hay-on-Wye is ready for a crowd of book lovers to descend on the Powys community for the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts.

Celebrating creativity, literature, writing and words, the second-hand book capital of the world is hosting the annual Hay Festival for the 38th year.

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