Guns and Drums

Guns and Drums is back and this time lining up with our VE Day celebrations. Join reenactors, military bands and historians for a celebration to remember!

Full 2025 lineup:

Living History

2nd Queen’s Regiment of Foot - Firepower Display

Hampshire Regiment - Firepower Display

45eme Regiment d'Infanterie de Ligne

Tigers on Patrol - Equipment and Timed Demos

Farnborough District Radio Society

Military Bands

St Andrew's Pipes Band

Basingstoke Silver Brass Cavaliers Drum Corps

Rose and Thistle Pipe and Drums

Activities

Military Drumming Workshop

Children’s Musket Drill

VE80 Bring Your Own Picnic 

Make and Take Arts and Crafts

Miss Daniell’s Games Café

FDRS Radios Talk

Aldershot and the Second World War Talk with Paul Vickers

Annual ticket holders receive a discounted ticket. Event ticket does not count as an annual ticket.

PARKING - Please note that our museum car park will be reserved for participants and disabled visitors, so please plan your journey accordingly.

There are good public transport links including busses from Aldershot and Farnborough rail stations.

There is also a pay and display car park at Napier Gardens, a short walk away from the museum.

https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/parking-and-roads/parking/where-to-park/car-parks/napier-gardens-car-park/

Thank you for your understanding