Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival: Exclusive weekend package

"The best crime festival in the world and I should know - I've done them all" - Lee Child

From Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 July, the temperature in the picturesque spa town of Harrogate rises as the world’s hottest celebration of crime writing swings into town.

Bid now for two Weekend Rover tickets to the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival where the winning bidder and guest will have the exclusive opportunity to meet Lee Child and Andrew Child, co-authors of the bestselling Jack Reacher series, over drinks at the Hotel du Vin.

This package includes three nights' accommodation (Thursday to Sunday) with tickets for the full festival programme, from the Thursday awards through until the final event on Sunday morning, with the 2025 line-up including writing icons Kate Atkinson, Val McDermid and Paula Hawkins in addition to Lee and Andrew Child.