Set in the heart of the stunning Wiltshire countryside, the Chalke History Festival - the UK’s leading celebration of history – will return from 22nd to 28th June 2026 to bring the past vividly to life through a rich programme of top-class talks, wide-ranging discussions, striking performances and dynamic living history experiences. A hugely popular annual event, attracting large numbers of visitors from home and abroad, Chalke is a celebration of curiosity, critical thinking

The Britannia Royal Naval College sits high on a hill overlooking the beautiful coastal town of Dartmouth in Devon, and since 1905 it has...

It's time to dust off the panama hats and unpack the colourful chinos, as the Chalke History Festival has finally opened its doors for...

An old gravestone in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral has an unusual place in history as the inspiration behind the formation of...

This museum is an amazing experience, as much for its devoted and knowledgeable 88 year old curator as for its inspirational heroine. Two...

The busy weekend got off to a good start with sunshine and a brilliant blue sky on Saturday. Families were queuing early to get into the...

King Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Pharaoh was the last ever world tour of the grave goods buried with King Tutankhamun, before they...

Butser Ancient Farm is an open air experimental archaeology museum on the Hampshire/Sussex border. At the Autumn Equinox they hold a...

At Slow Travel we are always on the lookout for a hidden gem and a visit to the English Martyrs Catholic Church in Goring revealed a...