Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is back this July!
Featuring the announcement of the most coveted Award in Crime Fiction with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, the programme is crammed full of Special Guests, panels and entertainment celebrating fantastic crime fiction right at the crime writing industry’s unofficial AGM.
Weekend Break Packages to Harrogate are available now, so call the Festival Office on 01423 562303.
We cannot wait to welcome you back to the Home of Crime Fiction this summer from the 20 - 23 July.
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