Day and time: 12 to 21 September
Location: Various places around our towns
Cost: Many activities are free
This September, unlock the secrets of Aldershot and Farnborough’s remarkable past as the Rushmoor Heritage Festival transforms the area into a living storybook.
From 12 to 22 September, history takes centre stage with over 25 immersive events celebrating the spirit and stories that shaped the local community.
We invite visitors of all ages to enjoy ten days filled with inspiring heritage activities - from military tales and aviation engineering marvels to outdoor theatre shows and nostalgic music events.
Take the opportunity to uncover hidden historic sites and enjoy new experiences that bring Aldershot and Farnborough’s rich legacy to life.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or a curious visitor, the Rushmoor Heritage Festival offers a chance to see the area in a whole new light.
What's on
Shows and performances
There’s plenty of shows to see during the festival.
Find out more about all the performances
Our local museums
Discover Aldershot and Farnborough's history at one of the museums.
Visit a local museum
Free family fun
There’s plenty of free heritage events in our town centres this September.
Find out more about our free events
Heritage Open days
Select days for you to explore some of our listed buildings all with a unique and rich history.
Find out the listed buildings opening their doors
Guided tours
See Aldershot and Farnborough in a whole new light with guided tours, led by historians and experts.
Take part in a guided tour
Historical talks
Interactive and animated talks about Aldershot and Farnborough.
Join an historical talk
There's plenty of other events at the Rushmoor Heritage Festival too.
Enjoy free entry to most events, including special openings as part of Heritage Open Days.
The festival is managed and funded by Rushmoor Borough Council and is part-funded by the UK Government.
Heritage trails
You can discover the history of Aldershot and Farnborough through the Heritage Trails app, available to download for free.
There are a number of trails on the app. Each trail features buildings of interest, illustrated by historic and modern images with accompanying text to add to the enjoyment of the journey.
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