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Held every June in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, this seven-day event welcomes over 25,000 engaged visitors, from school groups and families to influential historians, bestselling authors, and thought leaders.
This is a rare sponsorship opportunity to align your brand with a high-profile, experiential festival that celebrates the power of the past to shape a better future. If your organisation values cultural engagement, heritage education, and meaningful brand storytelling, Chalke History Festival offers one of the most distinctive arts and culture sponsorship opportunities in the UK.
Category, Experience and Talk Sponsor Opportunities
Why partner with Chalke History Festival?
- Engaged Audience – 25,000+ on-site visitors with high AB demographic
- National Profile – Extensive press, broadcast, and social media reach
- Brand Integration – Customised sponsorship tailored to your values
- Networking & Hospitality – Exclusive access to VIP areas and fine dining
- Social Impact – Support education and heritage preservation via Chalke History Trust
- Year-round engagement – Outside our flagship festival, engage with our History Club Members through online talks and special events
See the Festival in action
The Festival is now the largest in the UK dedicated entirely to History. Each year, we have over 250 talks with speakers of an immensely high calibre which have included Kate Adie, Antony Beevor, Bill Browder, Jung Chang, Monty Don, Ian Hislop, Bettany Hughes, Ian Kershaw, Mark Knopfler, Andrew Marr, Michael Morpurgo, Anthony Scaramucci, Dan Snow, WW2 fighter pilots, D-Day veterans and many others covering a wide range of topics which are complemented by the living history, performances, experiences and live music.
For the first time in 2026, we’re inviting visionary brands to partner with us as Official Category Sponsors – connecting with a uniquely engaged, high-spending audience in a beautiful setting where heritage, ideas, and storytelling come alive. This includes full brand alignment across festival touchpoints, marketing rights, ticketing, hospitality access, and more.
Ready to sponsor a truly extraordinary cultural experience? Let’s create a customised sponsorship package that aligns with your brand values. To discuss your sponsorship please email Kristin Devey
Sponsors & Partners 2025
The Chalke History Festival gratefully thanks our sponsors and partners for making Chalke History Festival possible in 2025