In addition to the diverse range of music, theatre, visual arts, and literary events, the Arundel Festival of the Arts also offers a space for thought-provoking talks, intimate conversations, and one-of-a-kind experiences that sit outside traditional categories.

From poets and philosophers to adventurers, artists, historians and storytellers, we welcome fascinating speakers who share their passions, perspectives and life journeys with curious audiences. These events bring a different kind of richness to the Festival—inviting reflection, connection and inspiration in unexpected ways.

These events offer more than just entertainment—they provide rich opportunities for personal and cultural enrichment, sparking curiosity, conversation, and new ways of seeing the world. Whether you come to listen, reflect, ask questions or be inspired, these moments of exchange and discovery are a vital part of what makes the Festival such a rewarding experience for all who take part.

Linda Rendina's ever popular Words Music Wine  events that are often held in unique private venues around Arundel

fall into this category -  as with every other year she has quite a line up planned for 2025:

• Lynda La Plante, Crime Novelist & Screen Writer best known for Prime Suspect.
• The Legendary Lee Miller by her son Antony Penrose.
• Pattie Boyd, her life and loves married to Beatle George Harrison then Eric Clapton.
• Tom Newton Dunn, Times Journalist & former Sun Editor on the lost letters of his great uncle,

the Everest climber George Mallory.

• Colin Tebbutt MVO, former Royal Protection Officer to Princess Diana & Sarah Ferguson

amongst other members of the royal family.

• Retired criminal barrister Peter Blood on a famous murder trial.