Welcome to Play on Words
A festival for readers, writers and lovers of words
22 - 28 October 2026
 
Play on Words is the New Forest's festival encompassing a wide variety of events and activities celebrating reading and writing across the district. Founded by two New Milton residents in 2018, and led by a steering group of local residents, writers and cultural organisations, this year's festival celebrates local voices and the power of community across the New Forest. Keep an eye on on the What's On page which will be updated soon with upcoming events, or if you'd like to be in touch, volunteer or find out more, visit our contact page here - or simply subscribe to the mailing list at the bottom of this page.