Chalke History Festival

Chalke History Festival The largest festival dedicated to history - inspire, excite and inform www.cvhf.org.uk

Chalke History Festival
22 - 28 June 2026
Tickets on sale now: www.chalkefestival.com/tickets
In partnership with Evelyn Partners
See history, hear history, feel history

📢 NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTWe're delighted to announce that Tendai Biti, one of Zimbabwe's foremost human rights defender...
20/06/2026

📢 NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

We're delighted to announce that Tendai Biti, one of Zimbabwe's foremost human rights defenders and opposition leaders, will be joining us at Chalke History Festival.

He joins Bobi Wine and Greg Mills for 'How to Unseat a Dictator'.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from two of the world's most courageous voices for democracy, freedom and human rights.

Book your tickets: https://www.chalkefestival.com/tickets/

The lineup is extraordinary, the festival site is coming to life, and yes... we’ve even ordered in the perfect weather ☀...
19/06/2026

The lineup is extraordinary, the festival site is coming to life, and yes... we’ve even ordered in the perfect weather ☀️

We are counting down the hours until we open the gates for Chalke 2026 and we honestly cannot wait to welcome you all next week.

If you haven’t got your tickets yet… this is your moment 👀

See you in the Valley very soon! 🙌 www.chalkefestival.com/tickets/

🌿 NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCED!We’re delighted to welcome pottery legend Dame Emma Bridgewater to our already stellar Sunday pa...
19/06/2026

🌿 NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCED!

We’re delighted to welcome pottery legend Dame Emma Bridgewater to our already stellar Sunday panel!

She joins Alan Titchmarsh, Arit Anderson and George Plumptre for a special celebration of the National Garden Scheme, as it approaches its centenary in 2027. Come and celebrate gardens, generosity and great British creativity. 🌼

https://www.chalkefestival.com/tickets/

Alan Titchmarsh Love your Garden

19/06/2026

Ever wanted to shoot an English longbow like a medieval archer?

Join Now Strike Archery & Experiences for this unique masterclass in historic military archery. Learn to shoot using handmade English longbows with various draw weights and even try your hand with an authentic war bow!

Book your spot: https://www.chalkefestival.com/add-ons/workshops-and-experiences/

🗺️ The Chalke 2026 Festival Map has landed!Plot your route, plan your talks, and make sure you don’t miss a thing.Downlo...
18/06/2026

🗺️ The Chalke 2026 Festival Map has landed!

Plot your route, plan your talks, and make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Download it (and find all the essential info) here: www.chalkefestival.com/faqs

Summer has returned in time for the best week of the year... ☀️chalkefestival.com 😎
18/06/2026

Summer has returned in time for the best week of the year... ☀️

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The team behind Ukraine: The Latest return to Chalke for a powerful live event.Join Francis Dearnley, Dominic Nicholls a...
18/06/2026

The team behind Ukraine: The Latest return to Chalke for a powerful live event.

Join Francis Dearnley, Dominic Nicholls and Adélie Pojzman-Pontay as they speak exclusively with two Ukrainian frontline soldiers, bringing first-hand perspectives and the latest insights from the conflict.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from those living the reality of war and to gain an up-to-the-minute understanding of events on the ground. Book your tickets here: https://www.chalkefestival.com/tickets/

Chalke's brilliantly chaotic comedy history quiz is back for 2026.Joining quizmaster extraordinaire Charlie Higson for H...
17/06/2026

Chalke's brilliantly chaotic comedy history quiz is back for 2026.

Joining quizmaster extraordinaire Charlie Higson for Histrionics this year will be: Al Murray, Verity Babbs and JUST CONFIRMED...

🎤 George Fouracres… star of Saturday Night Live UK. 🎤

🍻 Friday night at Chalke. Don't miss it.

All included in your entrance ticket: come and join us next week: https://www.chalkefestival.com/tickets/

☀️ Looking for a perfect family day out? With the weather forecast looking gloriously sunny, there’s never been a better...
17/06/2026

☀️ Looking for a perfect family day out?

With the weather forecast looking gloriously sunny, there’s never been a better time to explore history, adventure and hands-on fun in the beautiful Chalke Valley. 22-28 June.

Don't miss our special family talks:
📚 Rebel Heart: An Exciting Adventure for all the Family with Ally Sherrick (Saturday)
✨ Mythical Mayhem for All the Family with Maz Evans (Sunday)

Plus, our Family Craft Tent will be open from Friday to Sunday, 10am–4pm, where children can drop in at any time to get creative.

Children aged 15 and under go FREE with a paying adult.

From immersive living history experiences to storytelling, crafts and family-friendly talks, there is so much to discover together.

Find out more: https://www.chalkefestival.com/childrens-activities/

We're REALLY looking forward to welcoming you all next week. 🙌Don't forget if you want to reserve a seat in the members ...
17/06/2026

We're REALLY looking forward to welcoming you all next week. 🙌

Don't forget if you want to reserve a seat in the members area for talks there is still time! If you sign up as a member this week you will be able to collect your swing badges and parking passes from the ticket office when you get to the festival. 😊

Find out which talks are at capacity for the members' area and which should be booked soon:https://hub.chalkefestival.com/members-area-2026

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Church Farm
Broad Chalke
SP55DP

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+441722781133

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