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History walks at Wickham Festival on Friday 4th & Saturday 5th

“MEET SOME WICKHAM GHOSTS,  THE PUB WHERE HORSES ARE REGULARS, AND MUCH MORE WITH WICKHAM HISTORY WALKS”

Building of the Meon Valley Railway in 1900, bridge over the Meon by Station Car Park

Led by expert volunteer guides, join us on our Wickham History Walks.  We know there are some history buffs that would appreciate this one and a half hour stroll around Wickham learning about our village. Wickham is special not just because of the Festival; but for its Market Square (one of the largest in England), our historic buildings,  the Mill that owes its existence to the US Navy and much more!  Wickham History Walks take place on:

FRIDAY, 4th AUGUST at 10.30 and SATURDAY, 5th AUGUST AT 10.30 – the walks cost £3.

Watercolour of the “Pre Victorian” St Nicholas Church

Please book in advance through our friends at http://wickhamhistory.org.uk or at the Wickham Village Table at the Festival. Places are limited. No unaccompanied children under 16.  Apparently Wickham of yesteryear doesn’t take kindly to vagrants & vagabonds …

Sign on “The Barracks” Bridge Street

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all about the rich history of Wickham village from local historians that are passionate about the place they call home.

Chesapeake Mill, Bridge Street

There’s a lot to explore outside of the festival site.  Music starts at 5pm Thursday 3rd and 12 noon Friday through to Sunday.  So why not make the most of the mornings and discover our picturesque surroundings?  Please stop by the Wickham Village Table if you’re heading out and have any questions that require some well educated local knowledge.  They’re here to help you make that memory of visting Wickham with a walk your family will look back on years later.

Here is a post from last year of someone making the most of their visit to Wickham.

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    Less than 1 week to go! 1st-4th Aug.  www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

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    Can’t wait! I’m coming from the U.S. 🥰

    What a shame, Seth Lakeman and Suzie Quatro clashing!

    Just digging our camping gear out in preparation!

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    Just one week to go!  Both our main Big Tops are up as is our security fencing.  Our site team will be busy today as cabins, toilets and other infrastructure starts to arrive.  Its going to be a great Festival on our lovely new arena field.  Have you got your tickets yet?  www.wickhamfestival.co.ukImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

    Just one week to go! Both our main Big Tops are up as is our security fencing. Our site team will be busy today as cabins, toilets and other infrastructure starts to arrive. It's going to be a great Festival on our lovely new arena field. Have you got your tickets yet? www.wickhamfestival.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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    Yes, as others have said, a site plan would be good even if things have to change at the last minute. So the Big Tops are on the west of the Wickham to Waltham Chase road this year. Where is the camping in relation to the Big Top field? Is it the other side of the main road? Surely not.

    Does excited happy dance 🕺, wanders off to pack, sun cream, waterproofs, sun dress, thermals, sandals, wellies... having done Wickham in all weather's I just know the music and site will be AMAZING whatever the british weather throws at us. Thank you. Xx

    Can we arrive on the Wednesday?

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    With a little over a week until #WickhamFestival 2024, get in the mood by listening to exclusive backstage interviews from last year:

    It’s not long until @festivalwickham, and we will be firing up the grill once again to serve delicious breakfasts for the happy campers in our field 🥓🍳

    Breakfast will be served daily, from Thursday to Monday, from 7am! 😋

    Wickham History Walks are back for 2024! Just £5 for a one and a half hour stroll around the village with a local history guide.

    This year sees the return of the SIGNED GUITAR RAFFLE, raising money for @GeorgesRockstar!

    The guitar, kindly donated by @PalmBayGuitars, will be signed by a number of artists appearing at #WickhamFestival 2024.

    For more info and tickets, visit https://georgesrockstars.com/wickham/