Books in the Park is an annual celebration of books, community, and the restorative power of nature, set in the beautiful surroundings of Beckenham Place Park.

Organised by Arts in the Park CIC – founded by the Park’s community gardeners – we wanted to combine our love of books with our love of nature and felt the park was the perfect setting for a book festival.

In April 2024, we hosted our first Books in the Park festival – an inspiring, welcoming and inclusive event with the community at its heart. Now, two years on, we've been overwhelmed by Books in the Park's reception, so on 25 April 2026, we’re back with another exciting programme with something for everyone!

A huge thank you goes to our volunteers, sponsors and partners who share our vision for Beckenham Place Park. Most of all, thank you to the incredible creators for bringing their stories to life.

Books in the Park isn’t just about books; it’s about bringing people together where stories and nature meet.

We cannot wait to see you!