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

As the sun sets on another glorious week of history in the Chalke Valley and stages are dismantled, tents are folded, swords and spears...