Huntingdonshire History Festival

From Woolly Mammoths to A10 Warthogs

and from

Oliver Cromwell to Sir John Major

how well do you know the history of Huntingdonshire?

Once the second smallest county in England it packs a punch above its weight when it comes to local history. Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we look at the stories behind the county.

Welcome to the Huntingdonshire History Festival website site.

The Huntingdonshire History Festival itself is a programme of historical events that takes place each July, including talks, tours, family activities, exhibitions, historical re-enactments and concerts to celebrate the story of Huntingdonshire.

But why wait until July?

Dive in now and see what we have to offer. Click on the menu to start exploring. You never know where you’ll end up.

FACT OF THE DAY: Built in the 1130’s The Manor House at Hemingford Grey lays claim to being one of the oldest continually lived in properties in Britain.