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The coast team looks forward to some of the best events around our shores in 2026

The weekend of 5-7 September marked the inaugural Strange Days Festival of Forteana. Organiser Matt Page’s promise of ‘The most extraordinary weekend of your life’ was spot-on. Strange Days took place

From unmissable novels to standout adaptations and immersive literary experiences, this is your essential book guide for 2026

THE BEST FILMS, BOOKS AND GREAT DAYS OUT TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS