MK Lit Fest at
Great Linford Heritage Celebration

Saturday 20 Septermber 2025
12 noon - 5.00pm; Free

Great Linford Manor Park
Milton Keynes MK14 5AS
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This special event invites you to discover the wonders of the 18th-century gardens, which have been carefully restored as part of a five-year Heritage Lottery project. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone.

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As you immerse yourself in history and heritage in the Park, join MK Lit Fest in The Talks Tent for two unique events:
 

• 1.15pm: a talk from a new community project - City of Secrets - that is mapping people’s tales of Milton Keynes as a liminal, haunted landscape where grid squares meet ghost stories

• 3.15pm: readings from our brilliant #MinK anthologies as fantastic local writers take a fresh look at our city.

 

Our readers, and their pieces, will be:
 

• Graham R Sherwood - We Come in Peace

• Naia Makwana - Doll House

• Stella Girvin - MK Central Railway Station

• Jerard Bretts - Spirit of Place

• Isobel Richards - Concrete City

• Steph Lay -  What Lies Drowned May Rise

• Sarah Davies - Google "City of Dreams"

• Sharon Clark - Unexpected Alliances

• Dave Wakely - The Plague Field, 2020

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Elsewhere in the Park, you can experience:
 

• Guided Walks: learn about the fascinating history and landscape of the park with expert-led tours

• Volunteers in period costume: step back in time as volunteers dressed in historical attire bring the past to life

• Community stalls: explore local crafts and community offerings

• Children's entertainment: fun activities to keep the little ones entertained

• live music and fabulous food: enjoy a lively atmosphere with music performances and delicious food.​