King Athelstan - 924 ~ 2024
Welcome to Athelstan 1100
In 924AD Athelstan became King.
Athelstan was the first King of England and is of huge national importance. He had an incredibly special relationship with our historic town of Malmesbury, in North Wiltshire.
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Athelstan 1100 – Into 2026 and a new opportunity to enjoy Athelstan in Malmesbury!
The Mayor of Malmesbury’s celebration of the Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way Walk and Cycle from Malmesbury to Kingston on Thames in November resulted in a packed Malmesbury Abbey and a great fun evening. ...
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Two great new Athelstan 1100 Events
Two great new Athelstan 1100 events have been announced.
Read MoreOn Wednesday 26th Nov at 7:00pm - join the Mayor of Malmesbury to celebrate the success of the Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way Walks and Cycle 2025. ...
Arrival in Kingston upon Thames
Walk: 11 Days. 130 miles completed! 0 miles to go.
Cycle: 2 Days. 103 miles completed! 0 miles to go.
At 10:30am on Thursday 4th September the Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way Walk an...
Windsor to Chertsey Bridge
119 miles completed! 11 miles to go. We're thinking about Athelstan, the crown and an approaching end. We were treated royally again on our way - at St Peter and St Andrew's Church in Ol...
NEW FOR 2026:
Exclusive Athelstan Themed Guided Walks Around Malmesbury
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Who was King Athelstan?
Everyone has heard of Alfred the Great, but his grandson, King Athelstan, was as impressive. He was the first person to unite the Anglo-Saxons: in other words, he was the very first King of England.
