Professional storyteller Chris Bostock presented a feast of stories from near and far to some curious children.

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In pictures: Alnwick's Story Fest 2026 draws in crowds for star studded lineup

By Hannah Fitzhugh

Published 9th Mar 2026, 15:08 GMT

Updated 9th Mar 2026, 16:18 GMT

Alnwick once again established itself as the story capital of the North as Story Fest returned at the weekend.

In its fourth annual installment, the event, from March 6 to 8, proved to be the biggest and best yet. Here are nine great pictures from this year’s festival.

Lucy Adlington spoke about her book Four Red Sweaters which uncovers the intertwined lives of four young Jewish women and the garments that became unlikely symbols of hope.

1. Story Fest 2026

Lucy Adlington spoke about her book Four Red Sweaters which uncovers the intertwined lives of four young Jewish women and the garments that became unlikely symbols of hope. Photo: Jane Coltman

Chris Ferguson, director of Visitor Experience at Ad Gefrin, presented Ad Gefrin: From Anglo-Saxon Kings to Whisky Dreams.

2. Story Fest 2026

Chris Ferguson, director of Visitor Experience at Ad Gefrin, presented Ad Gefrin: From Anglo-Saxon Kings to Whisky Dreams. Photo: Jane Coltman

TV style expert Nicky Hambleton Jones brought her hit live event Bolder, Not Older to the town.

3. Story Fest 2026

TV style expert Nicky Hambleton Jones brought her hit live event Bolder, Not Older to the town. Photo: Carol McKay

Ali Rowland and local painter Luke McTaggart held a How to Paint a Landscape with Words workshop.

4. Story Fest 2026

Ali Rowland and local painter Luke McTaggart held a How to Paint a Landscape with Words workshop. Photo: Jane Coltman

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