See Aldershot and Farnborough in a whole new light this September during the Rushmoor Heritage Festival.
St Mark's Church Memorial Chapel
This memorial chapel has the names of 196 men and women who gave their lives in the First World War inscribed on oak panelling. The chapel was restored and rededicated for the 100th anniversary of the end of First World War in 2018. Inlaid in the floor of the chapel is a 'modern' brass by Byam Shaw, dedicated to the Shakerley brothers who served in the church, and were killed in action in France in 1915.
Cost: Free
Location: St Mark's Church, Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PP
Tickets: No need to book, just turn up
Organiser: St Mark's Church
Opening times:
- Saturday 7 September, 11am to 3pm
- Sunday 8 September, 12.30pm to 2pm
- Saturday 14 September 11am to 3pm
- Sunday 15 September, 12.30pm to 2pm
- The church is also open from 10am to 2pm every Friday
Q121 wind tunnel open days
Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 September, Farnborough
Saved from demolition for the nation in 1993, the wind tunnel buildings, part of the former Royal Aircraft Establishment, are now listed and during Heritage Open Days we are able to visit the 24-foot tunnel in Building Q121.
Cost: Free
Further information: for times, tickets and more information, visit the Heritage Open Days website
Organiser: FAST Museum
Farnborough Hill - Celebrating 135 years in Farnborough
Saturday 14 September, Farnborough
Farnborough Hill, founded in 1889, is a leading Catholic independent day school for girls. Set in a Grade I listed building it is also the former home to the Empress Eugéne, the wife of Napoleon III. The grounds and house will be open to the public.
Come and enjoy this beautiful setting in over 65 acres of parkland. Partake in a self guided tour of the house and learn all about it's rich history.
Cost: Free
Further information: for times, tickets and more information, visit the Heritage Open Days website
Organiser: Farnborough Hill School
About these events
Many activities are free and some require advance booking. The programme of activities will grow over the next few weeks. Please check back here regularly for more events.
Many of these events are not organised by ourselves, so please check each individual organiser's website for more information.
To see the full list of events, please visit our main Rushmoor Heritage Festival page.
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