Chalke Valley History Festival
Chalke History Festival
21–27 June 2027 · Broad Chalke, Salisbury
Chalke History Festival, 21–27 June 2027, is a week-long festival of talks, events and curated experiences from the biggest names in history.
Speakers
Each year we gather the best and brightest to bring history to life and reflect on our world today.
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Immersive History
Living history encampments from the Stone Age through to the Second World War.
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Live Music
From traditional folk to the sounds of the 80s — live music through musical history.
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Experiences
Workshops, performances and hands-on activities for all ages.
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Chalke History Trust
“History isn't a dusty subject. It's the most exciting story ever told — and it's happening right here.”
— James Holland, Co-Founder
The Chalke History Festival was founded on a simple belief: history should be accessible, exciting and alive. Today it is the UK's largest history festival — and a charity dedicated to keeping that belief at its heart. It brings together the best and brightest historians, speakers, living historians, performers and musicians to celebrate the power of the past.
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Programme
Coming January 2025
The full programme — talks, speakers, live music and immersive history — is announced from January each year.
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Getting Here
Broad Chalke, Salisbury.
The festival site is on a working farm on the southern edge of Broad Chalke — ten miles west of Salisbury in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Easily reached by car, with shuttle buses from the station. Close enough for a day trip. Beautiful enough to stay the week.
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Get Tickets →Chalke Valley History Festival is run by the Chalke History Trust, a registered charity. Every ticket sold, every membership purchased and every donation made goes back into our mission: bringing history to life for everyone.
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