50 years of Rushmoor exhibition
The Meads Shopping Centre, Queensmead, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7SR
Marking the 50th anniversary of the borough’s formation in 1974, this vibrant display brings local history to life through five themed sections…
• Farnborough Town – its growth, culture, and community
• Farnborough Aviation – pioneering flight and aerospace innovation
• Aldershot Military – the town’s role as the Home of the British Army
• Aldershot Town – civic pride and everyday life
• Rushmoor – shared heritage and future aspirations
Curated and written and curated by leading local historians, the exhibition features photographs and stories from local archives. Drop in and discover your borough’s story.
This event is part of the Rushmoor Heritage Festival, celebrating aviation, military and local heritage across Aldershot and Farnborough. For the full programme, please visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/heritagefestival.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Saturday 13 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Sunday 14 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Monday 15 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Tuesday 16 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Thursday 18 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Friday 19 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Saturday 20 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
- Sunday 21 September:
- Daily from 7.30am to midnight
Location & directions
The Meads Shopping Centre, Queensmead, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7SR
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please check the individual venue’s website directly for further information.
