Visits
Chalke Valley History Festival 2019
Date: Monday 24 June 2019
Visit the Chalke Valley History Festival, the largest festival dedicated entirely to history in the UK, which runs from Monday 24th June to Sunday 30th June 2019
Festival site
Trench warfare re-enactment
Historic aircraft flypast
Monday 24th to Sunday 30th June. Self drive
Chalke Valley History Festival 2019
CVHF, the largest festival dedicated entirely to history in the UK, is now a week of talks, discussions and debate, as well as immersive history re-enactments. Over 100 expert speakers. Historic aircraft displays at the weekend.
Details on CVHF website from April www.cvhf.org.uk Booking 01722 781133
Free car parking. Entry charge only on Saturday and Sunday.
On Friday 28th June Festival opens from 9am with many talks to chose from (“Friday Thirties” 30 minute talks from £5, as well as longer talks) demonstrations; exhibits & re-enactments. Numerous food outlets.
Location: In the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire Chalke Valley at Church Bottom, Bury Lane, Broad Chalke, SP5 5DP. Under an hour’s drive from Sherborne.