Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? This year, skip the socks and give him something truly memorable — a day of compelling talks at Heywood Literary Festival on Saturday 18 October, featuring some of the UK’s most thought-provoking speakers.

From the craft of medieval stonemasonry to the legacy of Churchill, and the science and controversy of evolution, Saturday is a celebration of big ideas and bold thinkers.

🎟️ Limited tickets available now at heywoodhousetalks.co.uk/buytickets

The Line-Up:

• Andrew Ziminski – reveals the secrets of England’s churches through the eyes of a master stonemason.
• Professor Richard Vinen – explores British history through the lens of two towering figures: Churchill and de Gaulle.
• Richard Dawkins – in an intimate headline event, the evolutionary biologist and author of The God Delusion reflects on his extraordinary career in science and public life.

Whether you’re buying for your dad, grandad, partner — or even yourself — this is a chance to be part of a day that celebrates our shared past and future.

🎁 Why not make it a gift?
Pair a ticket with a favourite book by one of our speakers, and you’ve got the perfect present.

We are proud to have Wansbrough LLP as our sponsor this year, alongside Booksellers Hunting Raven Books.