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Ash Museum is small and friendly, housed in a former chapel which is Grade II listed and has some beautiful stained glass windows.

Visit The Kiln / Badshot Lea Village Hall, tours throughout the day

Discover the remarkable lives of Mrs and Miss Daniell founders of the Soldiers’ Home in Aldershot.

The Mural paintings at St. Mark's Church were painted between 1911 and 1920 by Kitty Milroy.

Discover the remarkable lives of some of the people laid to rest in the Aldershot Military Cemetery. Among the graves are three holders of the Victoria Cross, two defenders of Rorke’s drift, pioneer aviators, and many others with fascinating stories.

Come and enjoy a self guided tour of the former home of Empress Eugénie, the last Empress of France.

Discover the stories behind one of the UK's most remarkable heritage sites this Heritage Open Days. Join us on Saturday 12 September, any time between 10:00 and 15:00, for a free Open Day. Free admission • No booking required • All welcome

St.Michael's Church Camberley - explore the church interior and the stories behind the memorials, font, windows and altar. The bell tower will be open too and you can have a go at bell ringing.

An introductory talk on St.Tarcisius Church and its role in the history of Camberley. Followed by a tour of the church and the items of religious and local significance.

A special display at Surrey Heath Museum revealing the story of Camberley & Frimley's industrial heritage. Kindly funded by Surrey Industrial Heritage Group.

Do you have what it takes to work as a World War II spy? Are you courageous, clever, curious and cunning? Join Officer Kitty Catchpole for some top-secret training as you prepare to travel behind enemy lines into Nazi-occupied France.

Step into the heart of Aldershot football with an exclusive tour of the EBB Stadium, home of Aldershot Town FC, proud competitors in the Enterprise National League.

Explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped Aldershot and Farnborough over the past five decades at the Rushmoor 50 Exhibition.

Saved for the Nation in 1993 when the Ministry of Defence set out to demolish and sell the former RAE Site, the wind tunnel buildings are now listed and during Heritage Open Days we are able to visit the 24-foot tunnel in Building Q121.

Discover the fascinating history of Tongham's Old School Hall. Drop in to explore historical photographs, details of the school's past, and celebrate our local village heritage. Free admission and all are welcome.

A walk around Frimley, looking at past history. Returning to St.Peter's for a talk on the church and the churchyard; part of 200th year celebrations.

A chance to look around Caird Hall in Camberley, bult to house Frimley & Camberley Cadet Corps in 1929.

A chance to look around the church, dating from 1819 with talk on the history.

Discover how medieval craftsmen created essential everyday utensils such as cups, bowls and plates out of wood in the days before industrial production, and see the techniques demonstrated on a faithful reproduction of a medieval lathe.

Join an evening guided walk around Chalk Farm Lake and discover the fascinating world of bats. Set within Wellesley Woodlands, a former military training area, this event offers a chance to learn about some of the area's remarkable nocturnal wildlife

Rushmoor Eco Festival is a vibrant celebration of sustainability, community and natural history. This free, family-friendly event invites you to explore how we can all contribute to tackling climate change and protecting our local history.

Step into one of Aldershot’s best-kept natural treasures - Rowhill Nature Reserve. Covering 55 acres on the Aldershot-Farnham border, this beautiful reserve is home to ancient woodland, heathland, ponds, streams and the source of the River Blackwater

Join Hawley Community Garden for a special celebration marking ten years of growing community, wellbeing and nature.

Discover the satisfaction of giving broken items a second chance at the Rushmoor Repair Café. Bring along household items, clothing, toys or small electricals and work alongside skilled volunteers to see whether they can be repaired.

Explore the magic behind the curtain during Rushmoor's Heritage Festival! Discover the stories behind the stage and explore a venue that has entertained generations of Aldershot audiences.

Aldershot is home to a remarkable collection of military monuments and memorials, each with its own story to tell. Join this fascinating talk and uncover the histories behind some of the town's best-known landmarks, as well as a few hidden gems.

Tice’s Meadow: from farm to quarry, to community nature reserve, a tour with volunteers from the Tice’s Meadow Bird Group

Step above the shop floor and into Aldershot’s past at Edgar Jerome’s small museum - a fascinating collection tucked away above one of the town’s longest-running businesses of 102 years.

Step inside the gates of military history at the Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum, founded in 1953 and located “behind the wire” at the Army School of Physical Training in Aldershot.

Explore a unique space of remembrance, artistry, and local legacy. The Memorial Chapel, dedicated to the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, was created by returning WWI servicemen to honour fallen comrades.

A talk by local historian Jo Gosney on the community of North Camp, South Farnborough, looking at the growth of the community, the businesses and lives of the local people.

Activities for children and adults. Displays & Tours of church and churchyard history. Discover the people, places and personalities of St. Michael & All Angels Church.

Join local resident and heritage enthusiast Mike Johnson for a guided walking tour through Farnborough Street village - the historic heart of old Farnborough.

St Barbara’s Church Deepcut offers a unique and historical perspective into a building which was once at the heart of an army community. It will be the first time that this building has been presented as a historical building of great importance.