Hay-on-Wye Winter Weekend 2025
A Winter Wonderland of Words & Wonder
As the crisp air returns and the nights draw in, the beloved Hay-on-Wye Winter Weekend offers the perfect reason to wrap up warm and escape to the beautiful border town of Hay-on-Wye. Running from 26th to 30th November, this four-day festival delivers a heartwarming blend of conversations, storytelling, music, comedy, workshops, and family-friendly events - a much smaller, cosier counterpart to the famous spring Hay Festival.
Check out the programme for 2025, with most events taking place within Hay Castle grounds, creating an atmospheric setting.
The festival is as much about community spirit as it is about culture. On Friday 28th November, Hay-on-Wye’s town square becomes the heart of the festivities with:
Whether you're browsing the local shops, enjoying live music, or warming up with hot cider, the town buzzes with seasonal joy all weekend long.
Why not turn your visit into a weekend getaway? From cosy cottages to riverside views, here at Where the Wye Wanders, we have a range of accommodation available…
Check our accommodation listings for availability during the Winter Weekend. Book early this event is popular!
Getting to Hay-on-Wye
By Train: The nearest stations are Hereford and Abergavenny, both with direct services from London, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester.
By Car: Hay-on-Wye is around 4 hours from London, with scenic drives through the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons. Extra parking will be available throughout town during the festival.
Whether you're here for the books, the banter, or just a brilliant winter escape, this is one weekend you won't want to miss.