Chalke Valley History Festival returns

The Chalke Valley History Festival is set to return from 20-26 June this summer and promises to be more exciting and interactive than ever before. Visitors will be able to listen to world-class speakers, and to watch demonstrations given by living historians. Household names like travel writer Colin Thubron will take to the stage in one of the big speaker tents, whilst children experience the thrill of driving the 1930s dodgems or riding on the big wheel at the vintage fairground.

A new Speaker’s Corner tent, where visitors of all ages can listen to shorter but highly informative talks in a more informal atmosphere, is being introduced for the first time. There will be more living activities than ever before, highlights including a spectacular Restoration Pageant on both the Saturday and Sunday, traditional crafts, farming and the role of women during World War II.

There will be a live music programme every day. Revellers will be transported back to the 1920s with Trip For Biscuits, and other bands, in the bar area right at the heart of the festival.

Dan Snow’s History Hit returns with a podcast and re-enactment each day for all the family, and a fascinating event with wartime RAF Mosquito veterans is bound to be one of the highlights. There will also be camping and glamping facilities available. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, 3 May.

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