Chalke History Festival 2026

Welcome to the Chalke History Festival!

Join the UK’s leading history festival. Immerse yourself in the past with talks from 175+ renowned experts and interactive living history, within a breathtaking 70 acres in the heart of the Wessex Countryside.

Chalke History Festival takes place in Broad Chalke near Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Delve into an unprecedented fusion of knowledge and entertainment, featuring over 175 talks led by renowned experts spanning the vast tapestry of history. Engage in riveting discussions, debates, and interactive living history experiences, guided by some of our most distinguished historians, academics, leading thinkers, and writers from the UK and abroad.

From through-the-ages encampments to an awe-inspiring air display, the festival promises to captivate, entertain, and educate. Immerse yourself in revelatory demonstrations covering cookery, daily life, medicine, surgery, evolving warfare, tactics, and weaponry.

This celebration of history stands as an unparalleled opportunity to explore the richness of our collective past, making the festival an unmissable experience for history enthusiasts, learners, and anyone seeking a unique and immersive journey through time. Join us for a week-long celebration that transcends traditional boundaries, bringing history to life in ways that resonate with both the curious and the connoisseur.

MONDAY 22ND JUNE 2026 - 4PM - LATE
TUESDAY 23TH JUNE 2026 - 4PM - LATE
WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2026 - 9:15AM - LATE
THURSDAY 25TH JUNE 2026 - 9:15AM - LATE
FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2026 - 9:15AM - LATE
SATURDAY 27TH JUNE 2026 - 9:15AM - LATE
SUNDAY 28TH JUNE 2026 - 9:15AM - 5:30PM

For more information, please visit: www.chalkefestival.com

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