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town of books maze of lanes timbuktu Hay-on-Wye
literary festival unique artisans
Hay-on-Wye, situated to the west of Hereford, boasts books, books and more books, but that’s not all! Positioned literally on the border of England and Wales (your side of the town affects your whole country here), it is a natural destination for anyone who chooses to visit Herefordshire.
Hay has that real artisan appeal, attracting visitors from far and wide who fall in love with it, abandon their corporate lives and set up shop, studio and home in the hills around it. Greedily twinned with Redu in Libin, Belgium and Timbuktu, Mali and West Africa, Hay is certainly known as the ‘Town of Books’, and is famous for the
abundance of bookshops and the area’s now world famous Hay Festival; the literary event including interviews, discussions and performances from some of the biggest literary names in the world, as well as a strong celebrity presence
and media interest. attracts around 80,000 visitors and takes place at the end of May each year.
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