Chalke History Festival
UK's Largest History Festival
22 - 28 June 2026 in partnership with Evelyn Partners
Join the Chalke History Club 👉 https://hub.chalkefestival.com
- It's a glorious day and we are in full swing! 🙌 🎪 Day One of the Chalke History Festival is finally here! ☀️ We are so excited to welcome every single one of you over the next 7 days. 😊 See the website for the fantastic full programme: chalkefestival.com/programme-20...
- Reposted by Chalke History FestivalClearly ecstatic about a) Medieval villages and b) @chalkefestival.bsky.social ! I’ll be giving a talk on Tuesday 24 June at 20:30 on The Crown of Thorns - a curiously elusive image in early Christian art and not at all what you expect…I can’t wait to see you there! @tandtclark.bsky.social
- Reposted by Chalke History FestivalNext Friday 27 June I am talking at @chalkefestival.bsky.social alongside Lt-Gen (rtd) Ben Hodges, Gen (rtd) Sir Nick Carter and Dr Greg Mills on the future of war. Would be fantastic to see some of you in the audience. www.chalkefestival.com/events/106-t...
- ⏳ One week to go… The countdown is officially on for Chalke History Festival '25 – where you can immerse yourself in the past, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Chalke Valley. It’s not too late to join us – history awaits! 👉 www.chalkefestival.com #CHF2025 #HistoryFestival #Wiltshire
- Not long to go now! 🙌 There's still time to sign up as a member to secure your seats in the membership area for the must-see talks! Find out more about membership here: hub.chalkefestival.com #ChalkeHistoryFestival #HistoryMatters #FestivalPerks #HistoryLovers #HistoryBuffs
- FYI - 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. 😊
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- Reposted by Chalke History FestivalCountdown to Chalke ⚔️ Dan Jones dismantles the myth: the Knights Templar weren’t occult masterminds running world history. 🧠✨ They were more practical than prophetic 🛡️💸 History Rage is a Podcaster in Residence at @chalkefestival.bsky.social , 23–29 June 2025.
- The people have spoken! 🙌 By popular demand The Pub Landlord @almurray.bsky.social is back at Chalke for another round! 🍻Fri 27 June 8pm Tickets just £5. All proceeds go to finleystouch.org.uk Evening tickets to the Festival available - entrance from 4.15pm. www.chalkefestival.com/tickets
- ⏳ Just TWO WEEKS TO GO until Chalke History Festival 2025! 🙌 We’ve packed the week with unmissable talks, performances, living history, music, and more – and the full lineup is too epic for one poster… Dive into the full programme here: www.chalkefestival.com/programme-2025/ #Wiltshire #Summer
- 🚫 Not another pair of socks... 🎁 Give Dad a day out he’ll never forget! Swap the usual for epic re-enactments, talks & hands-on history at the Chalke History Festival 🎪 🗓️ 23–29 June | Kids go FREE! 🎟️ Tickets: chalkefestival.com ✨ Membership: hub.chalkefestival.com #NotSocksAgain #FathersDay
- Reposted by Chalke History FestivalIf you are currently planning your time at @chalkefestival.bsky.social do please consider dropping in on Rob Lyman and me on the Thursday morning as we delve into some of the darker corners of 1945, and discuss what I call 'imperial muscle memory'.
- He’s back. He’s bold. He’s (mostly) wearing trousers. The unmissable Adam Schuch-des Forges returns to Chalke '25! Last year Major BANGER King.. this year dishonourably discharged bishop with added monkeys! Don't miss the chaos! Full performance lineup: www.chalkefestival.com/performance-...
- Don't forget! ALL talks are included in your entrance ticket this year - you will still be able to see these talks - even if the members' area is full. Find out which talks are at capacity for the members' area and which ones are getting close: hub.chalkefestival.com/members-area...
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- Don't forget! ALL talks are included in your entrance ticket this year - you will still be able to see these talks - even if the members' area is full. Find out which talks are at capacity for the members' area and which ones are getting close: hub.chalkefestival.com/members-area...
- In the mood for a good debate? 🗣️ #Politics @chalkefestival.bsky.social 2025. Alan Johnson on Harold Wilson Jonathan Sumption on democracy & the rule of law Michael Gove on life in Westminster Caroline Derby on a PM’s life-changing US tour 23 -29 June 🎟️ chalkefestival.com #CHF2025
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- It’s #VolunteersWeek and we want to say a HUGE thank you to all the amazing volunteers who’ve helped make Chalke History Festival what it is! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without you – and to those signed up for 2025, we can’t wait to see you in just a few weeks! 🎉 #VolunteersWeek2025 #MakeADifference
- Reposted by Chalke History FestivalThrilled to be a part of #ChalkeIntroduces at @chalkefestival.bsky.social! I will be giving a talk on the evening of the 24th on my new book ‘The Crown of Thorns’. Evening tickets available and students get 50% off - Don’t miss this amazing week!! @tandtclark.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
- Come and meet some incredible people... Immerse yourself in history at Chalke History Festival. 23 - 29 June 2025 Full Living History lineup: www.chalkefestival.com/living-histo... #chalkehistoryfestival #historylovers #amazinghistory #historyfestival #wiltshire #summerfun
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- Reposted by Chalke History FestivalThere's not long left to enter our latest #competition! This time, we’re giving away two sets of day tickets to the @chalkefestival.bsky.social in June. Enter here: www.military-history.org/competitions...
- 🍴 Food History at Chalke. Starter: Ancient loaves to stargazy pies with @neilbuttery.bsky.social Main: @dranniegray.bsky.social shops the historic high street Dessert: Royal recipes + scandalous suppers with Tom Parker Bowles & Annie Gray It’s history you can almost taste: chalkefestival.com
- This year @chalkefestival.bsky.social, we’re exploring British heritage & #architecture - from Stonehenge to The Shard, ancient crafts to Grand Designs. Join Kevin McCloud, Andrew Ziminski & more as we see history through a new lens. Entrance tickets include all talks: www.chalkefestival.com
- Our new tent names honour the power of gathering, debate & discovery. 🏛️ Guildhall – Where big ideas take the floor. ⚖️ Moot – Debate, discuss, decide. 🗣️ Forum – A hub for voices past & present. 🪨 Henge – Step into ancient wonder. Join the gathering 👉 chalkefestival.com
- Special announcement... Laurence Edwards’ monumental Walking Men sculptures are coming to @ChalkeFestival! From Blenheim to Sydney - now arriving in Wiltshire. Evocative, earthy, & powerful. 🎟️ www.chalkefestival.com #LaurenceEdwards #WalkingMen #Sculpture #ArtInTheLandscape
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- 🌍 Buckle up - the world is waiting... Join legendary explorers & storytellers on a journey @chalkefestival.bsky.social 🧭 🌟 Michael Palin 🎥 Levison Wood & @alexbescoby.bsky.social ⛵ Lisa Blair @wwsa.bsky.social 🗺️ John Blashford-Snell Talks included with entry: chalkefestival.com
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- Have you booked a seat in our Fine Dining Tent yet? Fresh, seasonal British dishes served in style – indulge in a leisurely lunch or unwind with a sumptuous supper. Advance booking essential: chalkefestival.com/food-at-the-... #CHF2025 #FineDining #Foodie #FestivalVibes
- 🍽️ Dig for Victory! 🇬🇧 The Time Travellers Kitchen is back at Chalke History Festival – and this year, they’re stirring the pot in 1940 as rationing takes hold in wartime Britain. Full Living History lineup: www.chalkefestival.com/living-histo... #DigForVictory #LivingHistory #WW2 #Rationing
- Meet the Future of History We're shining a light on the next generation of historians, authors & storytellers @chalkefestival.bsky.social Bold ideas. Fresh voices. Big impact. Discover more history-hub.chalkefestival.com/history-hub/... #ChalkeIntroduces #ChalkeHistoryFestival #FutureOfHistory
- Check out just some of the amazing names joining us @chalkefestival.bsky.social '25! 🎟️ Day tickets are selling fast & some members' talks are at capacity– but don’t worry, you can still watch from outdoor or non-members’ seating. ALL talks are included! 🙌 👉 hub.chalkefestival.com/members-area...
- From traditional folk to the sounds of the 80s, our live music will take you on a journey through musical history. Experience live music throughout the ages at Chalke History Festival this summer! 🎶 www.chalkefestival.com/live-music/ #livemusic #summerfun #historylovers #festivalvibes
- VE Day marked the end of war in Europe - but not for all. Our WW2 Morning (Thurs 26 June), highlights the Far East & Pacific fronts, from Okinawa to Korea. Join us: 23–29 June 🎟 chalkefestival.com #VEDay80 #WW2 #HistoryMatters @iainmacgregor1.bsky.social @philmcraig.bsky.social
- 🎖️ 80 years since VE Day, @chalkefestival.bsky.social brings #WW2 to life with powerful talks, live music, trench & SOE experiences & more. Hear from veterans, historians & performers 📅 23–29 June Full WW2 lineup: history-hub.chalkefestival.com/history-hub/... #VEDay80 #History #VEDay #WeRemember
- From No.10 to BBC Breakfast! 🇬🇧 Our brilliant Creative Director James Holland & the legendary @almurray.bsky.social marked #VEDay at Downing Street yesterday -then hit the Breakfast sofa this morning! (7.52am iPlayer) Catch them at Chalke in June: history-hub.chalkefestival.com/history-hub/...
- 📢 CALLING ALL STUDENTS! 🎟️ HUGE 50% off all tickets and festival camping! ⛺️ Please share so that students can experience an epic week of history like never before. Find out more and secure your spot NOW! 👇👇 www.chalkefestival.com/festival-for-students/ #StudentOffer #Students #History
- “To time travel, or not to time travel…” (That was never the question!) Last week we celebrated the Bard's Birthday, this week the brilliant Ben Willbond kicks off our Time Travel Series in Shakespearean style. Where would you choose? 🤔 #BenWillbond #Shakespeare www.youtube.com/shorts/e9foK...
- Day tickets are flying! Some talks are already at capacity in the Members' Area - but don’t worry 👀 You can still watch from the non-members' section or our brand-new outdoor seating area. ✅ All talks are included in your ticket. Check availability 👇 hub.chalkefestival.com/members-area...
- "Cry ‘God for Harry, England & Saint George!" 🇬🇧 Happy #StGeorgesDay & Happy Birthday #Shakespeare 🎭 Get battle ready this summer with rousing performances of #HenryV at Chalke History Festival! Workshops, swordplay & stirring speeches await 👉 www.chalkefestival.com/performance-... #Agincourt
- Q: What do you get when you put @charliehigson.bsky.social , @almurray.bsky.social & Ian Hislop in a tent at a history festival? A) Chaos B) Laughter C) An educational pub brawl A: All of the above. Welcome to HISTRIONICS. Our comedy history quiz returns! www.chalkefestival.com/programme-20...
- Chalke History Festival 2025 👌 www.chalkefestival.com #SummerSorted #History #HistoryBuffsUnite #AmazingHistory
- Can’t wait for @chalkefestival.bsky.social in June? We’ve got you covered… Live Online Talk 👉 #RussiasManOfWar: The Extraordinary #ViktorBout 🗓 29 April | 🕖 7–8pm | 🎤 Live Q&A Is the ‘Merchant of Death’ back in business? Join Cathy Scott-Clark 👉 www.chalkefestival.com/chalke-talks... #History
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