There are many volunteers around the site, clearly identifiable by their t-shirts, who were all friendly and very helpful. The gangways in the tents are wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs and the staff are also happy to move chairs in the talks to fit wheelchairs in.
This track runs down the centre of the festival and has access points to each of the tents, making it easy for wheelchairs, pushchairs and mobility scooters to get around. The dates for are 23 to 27 June. Tickets will go on sale in 19 May ; box office opens 09h00 — 13h00 from Monday to Friday. The programme of talks and events will be released just before that, keep an eye on their website, which is regularly updated.
Being a Friend allows you to park in a dedicated Friends area that is near the main entrance, there is a special Friends Entrance to each of the talks which opens before the main entrance so you can select the best seats, and allows you to book tickets before the general public. It truly is a very comfortable and civilised festival, there is no need to rough it at all, but here are my essential tips to make the most of it.
Take a sun hat and sun cream, or a waterproof and wellies depending on the weather. The tents do get hot on sunny days so wear layers you can remove. If it is hot, try to sit near the doorways during the talks, to get the maximum breeze available. The weekend is the busiest time of the festival, but that is when the most things are on for families and kids. There is usually a party with live music and fireworks on the Saturday night. Many of the speakers go to the Waterstones tent to sign books and you can get the opportunity to meet them — allow time for doing this in your planning.
Going to the Chalke Valley History Festival? I am a travel obsessed bookworm with a passion for history and archaeology. My secret mission is to get my children as keen on history and travel as I am. Mixed results so far. Hi Sarah! I went to the festival this year, and have been going for a number of years. It simply gets better and better.
You have really done it justice in your piece. It is a fantastic event with something for everyone, especially at the weekend, when I would strongly advise families to go as that when the greatest range of activities is available. Well done on promoting this fantastic festival. Your email address will not be published. Living historians stop to admire the view over the Festival site in Chalke Valley. The comfortable marquees in their beautiful setting.
Living History at the Chalke Valley History Festival The Living History events are designed to provide a different kind of experiential history, intended to make history come alive so visitors can see, feel, hear and even taste the past. The 35th Regiment of Foot at rest. Soldiers from the Anglian Regiment re-enact a D-Day assault with a tank. Relaxing in the sunshine watching the world go by.
Learning about the history of navigation with the Vikings. Pop up history events The pop up history events are 30 minute fun, fact filled talks outside in the open, where speakers are given a microphone and away they go. High drama from the Red Baron with the History Tellers. Museum Row In the middle of the site is Museum Row, a row of white tents each staffed by a different museum or historical group. Chalke Valley History Festival for Families and Kids For families, the festival offers unique experiences — there are many bookable activities to take part in such as Sword School and Soldier School, but they can also just wander the stalls and exhibitions to learn about the rise and fall of the longbow, cooking through the ages, the exploration of the Vikings, the tactics of Trafalgar — the range is vast.
Learning how to handle their weapons at Sword School. Learning about the military in the s. Swing boats and a coconut shy to keep the younger ones entertained. How to get there? Amenities at the Chalke Valley History Festival. There is a free water station which you can use to refill water bottles. There will be two big marquees, albeit with socially distanced seating, plus a wider, entirely outdoor programme which will include a range of talks, debates, panel discussions and late evening story-telling on our exciting new outdoor stages, as well as living history events, live music each day, entertainment, shopping and food.
People will be able to access all that is on the Outdoor Programme for the price of just one single modestly priced day pass ticket or if they have bought a ticket to a tented talk for that day. Will there be any speakers taking part in the festival for the first time this year? We always like to welcome both old friends and historians visiting for the first time and this year is no exception. Salisbury Wiltshire. Book Tickets. About The largest festival in the UK dedicated entirely to History takes place 23 — 27 June Set within 70 acres of an area of outstanding natural beauty in Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, the festival offers a unique blend of talks, discussions and debates alongside interactive living history, through-the-ages encampments and stunning air displays to excite, entertain and educate about the past.
Opening Times 23 June - 27 June What's Nearby. Eating Out. Search What's Nearby. Proximity Within 10 5 2 0.
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