The second Wilton History Festival is a week-long programme of events celebrating Wilton’s rich history and vibrant future, taking place from 15th– 22ndSeptember 2019 in the picturesque and historic town of Wilton, Wiltshire. The inaugural festival took place in 2017.

Wilton History Festival 2019 will take places from Sunday 15th to Sunday 22nd September, 2019

This year's programme includes:

  • Guided Walks
  • Symposium: Saturday 21stSeptember
  • Midweek evening events: talks, poetry readings, historical music, author panels
  • Community and family activities and competitions
  • ‘Wild Wilton’ – a day of talks and walks about Wilton’s natural history
  • The unveiling of Wilton’s first ever Blue Plaque

Festival director, Dr Rebecca Lyons, said: "We received such wonderful support from Wilton's local groups and communities with the first festival, and I was delighted at the enthusiastic response from everyone that attended the events, which were all fully-booked! Before the 2017 festival had finished, I was being asked when the next one would be, and I am very proud to be directing the second iteration of this fantastic event in 2019. It really does represent a communal effort, and I am hugely grateful to all the groups, volunteers, and interns involved for helping to bring this festival together again; to Wilton Town Council for providing funding; and to our patron, Lord Pembroke for his continued support. The festival is an educational and charitable non-profit event with the aim of giving back to the local community, with all funds raised being donated to local charities and causes. This year I am proud to say that all events are free (unless otherwise stated). We are inviting donations from event attendees, rather than charging for tickets, in order to ensure that all events are as open and accessible to everyone as possible. Please join us again in September as we celebrate Wilton's fascinating past and bright future!"

Please see full programme on website: https://wiltonhistoryfestival.org.uk/programme/

Tickets: All events are free unless otherwise stated (please check individual events for any charges). Instead of tickets, donations will be invited at each individual event (suggested donation £5/£10), with proceeds going to local charities. Please just check the time and location for the event you'd like to attend, and turn up!

Contact:

https://wiltonhistoryfestival.org.uk/

For all queries please contact hello@wiltonhistoryfestival.org.uk