Hudd Lit Fest is an award-winning Festival of digital and venue-based events held annually in the spring. A not-for-profit social enterprise - your donations fund future events. Established: 2006. Patrons: Sir Patrick Stewart OBE & Lemn Sissay OBE. Showcasing emerging artists alongside major names, the Festival champions accessibility, diversity and under-represented groups. The programme features author talks, workshops, poetry, multi-arts, wellbeing and family events, plus innovative projects. Our many free and low-cost events include hybrid events accessible at venues or online, subtitled events, with Access Guides to key venues. WINNER: Accessible & Inclusive Tourism, Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2022; Examiner Community Award for the Arts 2017. FINALIST: Kirklees Diversity, Equality and Innovation Awards 2022; Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards 2016, 2017 & 2020.