Start date and time: Saturday 06 June 10:00 AM
End date and time: Saturday 06 June 4:00 PM
Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free to attend (some stalls may charge a small fee)
Victoria Day was on Saturday 6 June from 10am to 4pm in Aldershot town centre. This year’s theme was ‘folklore and fairy tales’ and we had a magical day filled with storybook surprises from around the world.
Entertainment on the day
You could explore Princes Gardens, Union Street, Wellington Street and Union Yard to discover a treasure trove of free family activities, 60 craft and community stalls and whimsical live entertainment inspired by tales old and new.
Across the town centre there was a lively mix of activities. Encounter a fire‑breathing dragon, marvel at the bubble wizard, watch mythical street performers, discover magical make‑and‑take crafts, enjoy gentle storytelling, build your own Lego monster and get creative with face painting.
In Princes Gardens, you could step into the Shed of Stories, where interactive tales, music and laughter fill the air before the shed transformed into a welcoming pop‑up library between sessions. From 12.30pm, the Steamship Circus zone sprung into action, inviting budding acrobats and fearless adventurers to try something extraordinary.
On Wellington Street, you could write a message to your future self at the Post Office of Possibilities, where hopes, dreams and big ideas are always welcome.
In Union Yard, visitors could meet local community organisations and try Juggle Jake’s Circus Skills.
Visitors could also enjoy live music and dancing on two stages and explore delicious world street food stalls, offering flavours from near and far.
Carnival parade
This year’s carnival parade was a vibrant fairy‑tale spectacle, filled with dazzling costumes and fairy‑tale‑inspired characters. We celebrated our town and the unique stories of people from near and far who shape our vibrant community.
The magical procession left Princes Hall at 11am and made its way to the High Street multi‑storey car park, led by Aldershot’s own Queen Victoria, Betty Bryce, guiding a lively parade of more than 1,000 local people.
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters
This event is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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