We’re delighted that you’re able to join us at this year’s Book Festival. There’s so much see and do once you arrive, so read on to find out what to expect.
You can download this information as a PDF to share with colleagues and bus driver: EIBF-Arriving-Onsite.
Our Site
All schools events take place at our Festival home in central Edinburgh at:
Edinburgh Futures Institute, 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF
Arriving at the Book Festival
Please plan to arrive around 20 minutes before your event is due to start.
All schools events last 45 minutes and are followed by a book signing in our Signing Tent.
If travelling by coach, please ensure your driver is aware of the designated schools parking on Lauriston Place (see map and instructions here.)
A Road Crossing Assistant will be available to help your group across the road.
The main entrance to the Book Festival is via the Festival Village at Middle Meadow Walk. To access the venues directly, enter via the first floor at the EFI Café.
When you arrive onsite at the Festival Village please report to our Schools Check-In Point. You will be greeted by our Front of House team who will direct you to your venue. They will also give you your free books for the pupils in your group.
Eating and Drinking
You are welcome to bring your own packed lunches and have a picnic in the courtyard at EFI. There are grassy areas as well as covered seating. We also have a café on-site which sells meals, snacks and drinks.
Schools Teen Takeover and Gala Day
On Wednesday 21 August, we’ll be hosting a Teen Takeover Day for secondary schools, and a Gala Day for primary schools on Thursday 22 August as part of the Schools Programme. If you’re joining us on these days, you’ll be invited to dress up and take part in our Myth Busters theme. There will also be a range of drop-in activities to take part in so come along and see what’s going on!
Leaving the Book Festival
We hope you have a wonderful time at the Book Festival. The designated pick up point for coaches and buses is on Lauriston Place, where your group will have been dropped off.
Don’t forget to pick up your free books before you leave, or get in touch with schools@edbookfest.co.uk and we can arrange for them to be sent to your school.