Inspiring the next generation
With over 24,000 children having attended since launch,
the Festival for Schools makes a major contribution to history education
and brings history alive in new and exciting ways.
CHALKE HISTORY FESTIVAL FOR SCHOOLS 2026
Bookings are now open, please see below for more details.
Bring history alive and help your students experience the sights, sounds and smells of history at the Chalke History Festival for Schools – where the future meets the past.
“The students were so engaged in the talks that were taking place and they LOVED the living history around the site.”
Click Here to read more testimonials from the schools festival.
Three days of history near Salisbury, featuring a wide range of curriculum-based subjects delivered by leading historians. We have limited spaces, so please do book early.
Timings:
Monday 22nd June – Years 6, 7, 8 & 9 – 9.15am-3.15pm.
Tuesday 23rd June – Years 10, 11 & 12 – 9.15am-3.15pm.
Wednesday 24th June – SEND Day (all school ages) – 9.15am-3.15pm.
Location: Manor Farm, Church Bottom, Broad Chalke, Salisbury, SP5 5DP.
There is plenty of parking for both coaches and minibuses and access to the site in Broad Chalke village, 25 minutes from Salisbury, is easy. Pupils can either bring a packed lunch or take advantage of the food stalls that are based at the festival throughout the week.
Risk Assessment: To help with the planning of your trip, please find the 2025 Risk Assessment here.
School Bookings
You can book your tickets for the 2026 Festival (22-24 June) now by clicking the link below. Once you have completed the booking form, your tickets will be reserved and you will be sent an invoice. Entry tickets include access to all talks and activities.
Experiences, including The Trench Experience, will be available to book in early 2026 – we will contact you when bookings are open.
Home Educators
Please book your tickets for the 2026 Festival (22-24 June) now by clicking the link below. You will be able to book and pay for your festival tickets. Entry tickets include access to all talks and activities.
Experiences, including The Trench Experience, will be available to book in early 2026 – we will contact you when bookings are open.
Programme
We’re currently drawing up an exciting list of speakers, activities and experiences for our programme. In the past we’ve covered top curriculum topics including Medieval and Tudor society, The Crusades, English Civil War, History of Medicine, Second World War and Cold War. Plus, a popular array of activities including Wizzo’s Rip Roaring History and the Time Travellers Kitchen.
The full programme will be released in the coming months.
Funding
We are conscious that for some schools, budgets for school trips are very tight. The Chalke History Trust has a limited amount of funding available to help as many schools as possible to experience the festival. For further information please contact us on 01722 780793 or email rachel.holland@chalkefestival.com.
Chalke Schools History Hub – Free Education Resources for Teachers & students
Get ready for your trip to the Chalke History Festival and sign up for free access to the Chalke Schools History Hub.
Discover a treasure trove of history resources designed to engage, educate, and inspire. With free videos, presentations, lesson plans and more. The Chalke Schools History Hub is your ultimate online companion for teaching and learning history. Click Here.
