What’s On

Beacon Makers Fair – Stallholder Place The Beacon Makers and Craft Fair brings together talented local artists, makers, and small businesses for a vibrant marketplace showcasing handmade and locally produced goods. From unique gifts, crafts and creative designs, there’s…

In Praise of Apples Charlotte Popescu had the idea of writing The Apple Cookbook a number of years ago. The orchard and bees of her childhood with honey and apples galore had an impact on her current…

An evening with Lee Child and Andrew Child If you love Jack Reacher, this will be the event of the year for you! Lee Child, creator of Jack Reacher, is coming to The Beacon. In one of only four UK events…

The Wrong Trousers with Wantage Band When money troubles prompt Wallace to take in a lodger, life at West Wallaby Street gets complicated for poor Gromit. Watch like never before as The Wrong Trousers is accompanied live by Wantage…

Wantage Literary Festival – Day 1 The 2026 Wantage Literary Festival is returning for its 16th year. After the success of last year, we’re delighted to be back with even more events. The programme brings together internationally acclaimed authors…

Wantage Literary Festival – Day 2 Christina Strang | Graphologist Behavioural Analysis | Handwriting Analysis | Workshop Adult | 11am to 1.00pm The Beacon Adult £22.50 In this interactive workshop, discover how handwriting reveals personality, behaviours, and decision-making. Learn…

Wantage Literary Festival – Day 3 Free Event for the Family – Wind in the Willows Family Day Fun Crafts | Activities | Story Telling | Family Fun Wed 28th October, 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm. The…

Wantage Literary Festival – Day 4 Nicola Moorby | Turner and Constable: Art, Life, Landscape Joint Biography| Art History 12+ years | 12pm | The Beacon Adult £13.50 | Student £8 Nicola Moorby is the former curator of British…

Monkey Movies – Room on the Broom A kind-hearted witch invites various animals to join her on her broomstick. Together, they encounter challenges and form unlikely friendships, showcasing the importance of kindness, inclusivity, and teamwork. Monkey Movies provide a relaxed…

Wantage Literary Festival – Day 5 Moudhy Al-Rashid | Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History Popular History | Archaeological Non-Fiction Adult | 10am | The Beacon Adult £13.50 | Student £8 Moudhy Al-Rashid’s Between Two…

Wantage Literary Festival – Day 6 Catherine Edwards | Orator: The Life of Cicero and the End of the Roman Republic Political history | Biography 14+ years | 12.00pm | The Beacon Adult £13.50 | Student £8 In this…

Wantage Literary Festival – Day 7 Debbie Reiber & Mike White | Practical Tips to Self-Publishing Hints and Top Tips | Adult Wednesday 4th November | 7.00pm at The Beacon Join successful self-published author Debbie Reiber and new-to-the-game author…