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2026 Press Pack

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Latest Festival News

24th March 2026

National treasure Alan Titchmarsh joins list of VIP speakers

Chalke History Festival returns 22–28 June 2026 with Alan Titchmarsh, a spectacular Iron Age chariot build, and urgent debate on today’s global tensions.

13th February 2026

Headline speakers already confirmed as dazzling 2026 lineup takes shape

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 2026to bring the past vividly to life through a rich programme of top-class talks, wide-ranging discussions, striking performances and dynamic living history experiences.

1st October 2025

New Schools Hub to give free access to history like never before.

The Chalke History Festival, supported by lead partner Evelyn Partners, has launched a ground-breaking new Schools Hub, receiving a generous donation of £100,000 from the KM Foundation.

7th July 2025

Chalke History Festival goes off with a bang!

Chalke History Festival 2025 goes off with a bang! With over 25,000 visitors, the Chalke History Festival, supported by lead partner Evelyn Partners, has enjoyed its most successful week in the festival’s 14-year history.

29th May 2025

After Dark Programme – Evenings at Chalke

We have a packed programme of evening events all week at Chalke for you to enjoy including performances, music, talks, fireside chats and more - even regular performances of Shakespeare's Henry V! Plus, with our luxury dining, glamping and camping options, you never need to leave.

14th May 2025

Chalke Introduces

Chalke Introduces: Meet the Future of History At this year’s Chalke History Festival, we’re shining a spotlight on the rising stars from the world of History.

1st May 2025

WW2 – Learn more about the Second World War at Chalke History Festival 2025

WW2 - Learn more about the Second World War at Chalke History Festival 2025 On 8 May 1945 following Germany’s unconditional surrender, celebrations erupted across Britain and the Allied nations, marking the end of nearly six years of war in Europe.

30th April 2025

The Greatest Historical Show in Town: Full Lineup Announced and Tickets Now on Sale

The full line-up for the 2025 Chalke History Festival, supported by lead partner Evelyn Partners, has been announced and tickets are now on sale.

1st April 2025

Pizza Roman-Empire: Archaeologists Unearth World’s First ‘Chariot’ Delivery Service!

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered a remarkable find near the ancient city of Pompeii – a well-preserved Roman chariot that experts believe may have been used for the world’s first pizza deliveries.

7th March 2025

Chalke History Festival 2025: A Fresh Approach, Bigger Events & Exciting Firsts!

The eagerly anticipated Chalke History Festival returns this summer from 23rd to 29th June, promising an unparalleled celebration of history with a star-studded lineup of world-renowned historians, the nation’s finest living history experts, and an array of household names.