See page 74 / 75 for booking details

Visiting with children
Admission free – everyone welcome!
The Book Festival is a great place for children – a
safe family-friendly space where both children and
accompanying adults can feel at home, have some
fun and be inspired. We have answered some of the
more frequently asked questions below to help make
your visit as enjoyable as possible.
How long are children’s events
All events last one hour unless otherwise indicated
on the event listing.
Do I have to accompany my child
to author events
We strongly suggest adults accompany children
under ten to all events, except workshop activities
(see below).
How can I tell if the event is a
workshop or not
All workshops have this symbol
workshop
Do I have to accompany my child
in a workshop
Adults are not specifically required to accompany
children to workshops since they are small sessions.
If you would like to attend the workshop with your
child you do not need to buy a ticket, but as space is
limited only one accompanying adult per participating
child will be admitted. Additional babies or siblings
will only be admitted at our discretion. If you do not
accompany your child, we would request that you stay
in the gardens near the event – they are the perfect
place to read and relax while you are waiting.
How do I know if the event is suitable
for my child
To help you choose the most suitable event, we’ve
included a recommended age range for each. These
ages are carefully chosen in consultation with the
publisher and author or event leader, taking into
account the length, content and format of each event.
Latecomers policy
To ensure events remain enjoyable and relaxing for
you and for authors, please be aware we do not admit
latecomers into events once the doors have been
closed and we don’t give refunds on tickets
purchased. However, we recognise that people with
very young children may need to leave the venue
unexpectedly and our staff will be on hand to help you
leave as discreetly as possible, and to help you back
in should you wish to return.
Is there anywhere I can leave
my pushchair
Yes – in the Bookstart Buggy Park in Charlotte Square
Gardens next to the RBS Corner Theatre (see site map
on page 72). If you wish, you may leave your pushchair
or buggy here for the duration of your visit to the Book
Festival. Please be aware that the Bookstart Buggy Park
is not staffed and items are left at the owner’s risk.
Do you sell books for children
We have two large bookshops in Charlotte Square
Gardens. The RBS Children’s Bookshop is designed
just for children (literature for adults is stocked in the
main bookshop) and stocks thousands of titles for all
ages and tastes from babies through to teens. There
are also free Activity and Reading Corners at the back
of the bookshop where children can read and play.
Can I bring my own food and drink
Yes, of course! Sit on the grass and picnic for as long
as you wish – you don’t have to see an event to do so.
We have provided water taps (see site map on page 72)
in the garden so you can fill up water bottles.
More children’s events available…
The RBS Schools Programme is created especially
for schools but if tickets are still available, individuals
can book these events at the special price of £2 from
Mon 30 June. The RBS Schools Programme includes
over 40 author events and creative workshops for all
ages. For more information call the Box Office on
0845 373 5888 or download the schools brochure
from www.edbookfest.co.uk.
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