What’s on - Sunday 28 June

What's on

Our more relaxed community day that still includes a drumhead service, flypast and the military village.

You will also have a chance to take part in lots of community sports and activities throughout the day.

Drumhead service and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast - 11am to 11.45am

Service led by the Archdeacon to the army, Padre Stephen Dunwoody KHC. 

It will start with the marching of the Colours of the Irish Guard into the arena accompanied by the Band of the Household Cavalry. 

This will be followed by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast, and then a short service of celebration and thanksgiving.

 

 

Military village - 10am to 5pm

With stands and displays from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, including: 

• Army airsoft range 
• RAF near reality experience 
• RAF Typhoon model 
• Inflatable Challenger II tank 
• Army virtual reality engagement bus 
• Regional Command recruiting 
• Army Welfare Service 

Meet serving personnel from the three services. Plus visit the cadets’ village, with a paintball range and climbing tower.

Community, culture and heritage zone - 10am to 5pm

Heritage attractions including:

• Rushmoor Yarners landmark map 
• Poppy of Honour memorial 
• Legacy wall
• Charities and community organisations 
• Dance, music and wellness workshops 
• Fijian, Nepali and South Asian dance and music 
• Circus skills workshops, children’s entertainment 
• Outdoor theatre 
• Music and dance from local choirs and performers 
• Crafts 

Plus visit Aldershot Military Museum - open all weekend!

Sports taster sessions - 10am to 5pm

Sports taster sessions as part of Active in Rushmoor, including:

• Yoga
• Choirs/performances
• Stalls
• Sports trials
• Hoopla
• Balance bikes
• Heritage talks
• Sporting competitions

Quiet zone - 10am to 5pm

If you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the day, head over to the Armed Forces and Veterans’ Club’s white shelter for some peace and quiet.

It is intended as a calm, low stimulation space - free from loud noise, crowds, flashing lights, or overwhelming visual triggers.

It’s a place where visitors can decompress, regulate emotions, or simply take a moment to rest.

Military involvement may change subject to any operational requirements.

Book tickets

The event is free and tickets are offered on a first-come-first served basis. We are offering a maximum of 9 tickets per booking (5 adult and 4 child).

Please see our full terms and conditions for more information.

Location

Sunday's community event is held from 10am to 5pm in Queens Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2JL.

Travel to the event

We encourage you to take public transport or walk to the event if you can. However, we do have some limited priority parking on site.

We will also have a free shuttle bus service operating throughout the event for ticket holders, with pick up points from Aldershot and Farnborough (Main) rail stations, taking you direct to the event site. We will share more details soon.

Main event on Saturday 27 June

We are also hosting the main event on Saturday 27 June. This will include a military parade, flypast and arena displays.

Please visit our what's on - Saturday 27 June page for more information.

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Supporting sponsors and partners

ADS Group, AeroGlow International, Amentum, Anglia Ruskin University, Aviva, Bridgeway, Bridewell, Community Trade Union, GLSI, Farnborough International, Lockheed Martin, Ramsay Health Care, SCJS, Team LionStrike and Valo.

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Also thanks to

Antac, Village Hotels, Tesco and Arts Council England.

Please see our full list and profiles our of sponsors and partners.