What is TOPCWF?
The Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival held in Harrogate is now Europe’s biggest crime writing event.
The Festival is a four-day event held annually bringing together the very best in crime fiction together, in a series of events, interviews, and panel sessions.

The Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year is also announced at the Festival, the only crime novel to be voted for by the public.

Where does it take place?
The Festival takes place at the historic Crown Hotel in the centre of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Crime fans, authors, publishers and agents rub shoulders at this popular event, often staying for the whole weekend.

How to book?
Ticket & accommodation packages can be booked by calling the Festival Office on +44 (0) 1423 562303. Individual tickets can be purchased at our Box Office on 0845 130 8840

How do I find out more about the authors?
The Festival Event Guide featuring full details about the events running throughout the weekend are available from the Festival Office or by signing up to our newsletter through the website www.harrogate-festival.org.uk/crime

The hotel is sold out how do I find accommodation
The Festival hotel is always booked out by the Festival office so call us on +44 (0) 1423 562303 to reserve your place. We provide a package deal combining both accommodation and tickets to the Festival, which can be purchased via the Festival Office.

In addition, to the Crown Hotel we offer a range of tailor made ticket and accommodation packages to suit all budgets.

Tickets

Tickets booked through the Festival Office and as part of a package will be available from the Festival Desk at the Crown Hotel from the 1st of the Festival. Tickets booked through the central Box Office will be posted out upon request.

Getting to and around Harrogate?

Road:
From the North: Follow the A1 to A61 to Ripon. Follow signs to Ripon, then follow signs for Harrogate.
Alternatively follow the A1/M come off at junction 47 and follow signs to Harrogate.

From the south and east: M1 to A1 to Wetherby, then exit to the A661 to Harrogate.
Alternatively follow the M1, go north at Leeds on the A1/M, continue onto junction 47 and follow signs to Harrogate.

From the west: M62 to A1 Wetherby, then exit to A661 Harrogate.

Rail:
Harrogate station is located in the centre of the town with links to York and Leeds.