An Evening with Kevin McCloud

By popular demand, Kevin McCloud is coming back to Chichester to help raise funds for Children's BookFest and to celebrate The National Year of Reading 2026!

A lifelong reader himself, Kevin will explore the books and authors that have influenced him, including works by Jean Giono, Daniel Defoe and Iain Banks, offering insight into how stories shape the way we see the world. Known for his love of books, he is as likely to be found championing libraries and book swaps as he is adding to his own ever-growing collection.

The event has been inspired by Kevins admiration for the work of CBF, buying brand-new books and placing them directly into the hands of children to spark a lifelong love of reading.

Through their BookFest programmes, as well as their partnership with Chichester Foodbank, CBF is reaching children and families across the district - helping to ensure access to books, and to the authors and illustrators behind them, for children who might otherwise never have a book to call their own.

After his talk Kevin will be signing copies of his books at the One Tree Book stand inside the Cathedral.