Guided Walks
Why is Wickham Fair always on 20th May?
Where can you see a 16th century wall painting on display in the village?
How did the Barracks get its name?
To find out the answers and much more about Wickham’s history, why not join us for a guided walk?
Guided Walks around the Village Centre
Want to discover more about Wickham? Join one of our guided walks and explore the village’s fascinating history on foot.
Led by experienced Wickham History Society members, the walks reveal Wickham’s early origins, including recent archaeological finds at Wykeham Vale behind School Road. We also explore key landmarks such as the Barracks, Square Cow, and Chesapeake Mill, as well as our remarkable medieval square—said to be the second largest village square in England.
Guided walks for 2026:
- Thursday 2nd July at 7pm – Guided Village Walk
- Thursday 23rd July at 7pm – Churchyard and the Glebe
- Friday 31st July at 10:30am – Guided Village Walk
- Saturday 1st August at 10:30am – Guided Village Walk
- Sunday 2nd August at 10:30am – Guided Village Walk
Churchyard and the Glebe:
Wickham History Society members: £2 | Non-members: £5 (includes a £2 donation to the church)
Meet in the church car park at 6:45pm.
Please note: the churchyard and Glebe include uneven ground, and there may be areas of long grass which can become slippery when wet. Suitable footwear is advised.
Guided Village Walk:
Wickham History Society members: Free | Non-members: £5
Meet at the bus stop in Wickham Square, 15 minutes before the start time.
Please note: this walk includes some steps.
Duration
Please allow approximately one and a half hours for each walk.
Pre-booking essential
To ensure a place, please contact us to book..
All walks are non-refundable, unless a walk is cancelled due to insufficient numbers (minimum of four participants), illness of the guide, or inclement weather. In such cases, you will be notified in advance and offered a full refund.
Explore the village at your own pace
If you miss a walk—or prefer to explore independently—you can visit the Historic Wickham QR Information Boards where you can discover a wealth of information and historic photographs of Wickham’s buildings and people through a series of twelve information boards located at key points around the village. Each board can be viewed individually, in any order, and visitors may choose how many to explore. A map and further details here.
Guided Walks for Groups & Organisations
Private walks can be arranged for groups and organisations at a time and date to suit. Want a shorter or tailored walk route? Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
All walks are led by experienced Society Guides.
