Question 1

Is the parking free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All parking is free at the Festival. There will be separate disabled parking closer to the entrance (please display your blue badge).

Question 2

Can I purchase tickets on the day?

Accepted Answer

Subject to availability, yes. Please come to the Box Office at the main entrance and we will be very happy to help you. Please allow extra time in case of queues.

Question 3

Is there food at the festival?

Accepted Answer

As well as our pre-booked Dining Tent there will be many concession food stands, coffee/tea stands and a bar.

You are very welcome to bring your own picnics and there will be places to sit. Please do not bring alcohol, there is a bar on site.

Question 4

Can I buy books at the Festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Waterstones will be at the Festival for the whole week. Festival Members are entitled to 10% discount – you must show your Friends Membership card.

Question 5

Is there wheelchair access?

Accepted Answer

We welcome wheelchair users, but please note the Festival is in a field and subject to the weather. There are no covered walkways between the tents. We also have disabled toilets, wide aisles to accommodate wheelchairs and plenty of willing volunteers who will be happy to help.

Question 6

Do you have mobility scooters?

Accepted Answer

Mobility Scooters are available and can be pre-booked via the ticket office. tickets@chalkefestival.com

Question 7

Are there hearing loops in the speaker tents?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these are available in both of the two main tents.

Question 8

Can I bring an assistance or guide dog?

Accepted Answer

Assistance dogs will be allowed with proof of requirement in the form of government issued ID card.

Question 9

What is included in my entry ticket?

Accepted Answer

Entry tickets for 2025 include all talks and discussions in all venues! Also included are outdoor arena displays, reenactments and performances, museum row, live music, shopping emporium,  children's activities and much, much more. A programme of events will be released in April 2025.

Question 10

When can I purchase day entry tickets?

Accepted Answer

Day entry tickets will be available to purchase from early April.

Question 11

When will the full programme of events be announced?

Accepted Answer

A programme of events will be released in April 2025, but follow us on are social media channels, or sign up to our mailing list to hear about new speakers, performers and attractions that are announced over the coming months.

Question 12

Can I reserve seats for talks?

Accepted Answer

If you are a Chalke History Festival Member, you will be able to reserve a seat in our two main speaker venues. Seat reservations will be available from early April when the programme of events is released. For details on how to become a member, please visit: www.hub.chalkefestival.com

Chalke History Festival 2025