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Sandhurst Historical Tours
Experience over 200 years of history at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst


Although the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is an enclosed establishment, hundreds of visitors are welcomed each year on historical tours organised by the Sandhurst Trust.

Immerse yourself in the history of this unique establishment, recognisable around the world, where officer training has continued unbroken since 1812. Stand in rooms where many statesmen and rulers have trained including our future King, HRH Prince of Wales, Winston Churchill and the current King Abdullah II of Jordan. Learn about key military figures whose names adorn the prestige rooms in Old College including the Duke of Wellington and the 1st Duke of Marlborough.

Tours take place throughout the year and are led by experienced tour guides, all retired officers, who share their extensive knowledge on the history of the Academy and its buildings. Typical tours last 2.5 hours, giving visitors plenty of time to take in the history of the buildings and rooms.

Tours include visits to the main prestige room of Old College including the Indian Army Memorial Room, Wellington Room, History Room, and the Old College Grand Entrance. Also included are the two chapels on site -The Royal Memorial Chapel and Roman Catholic Chapel. Tours can now include a visit to the new Queen Elizabeth II statue that was installed in 2022 to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Areas of interest

Old College Steps

Grand Entrance

Indian Army Memorial Room

Royal Memorial Chapel

Roman Catholic Chapel

Sandhurst Trust Shop

Types of tours

Public Tours

Tours take place on set days of the year to accommodate individuals and small groups (less than 8). Tours last 2.5 hours and the current list of bookable tours are below.

£25 per person - This includes tea, coffee and biscuits upon arrival.

Discount for under 16s, school groups, military and Sandhurst Trust members.

Group Tours

Perfect for groups of over 8, our standard tour typically lasts around 2.5 hours and takes place through the year on a date of your choice (once deconflicted with core Academy Business)

£25 per person - Includes tea, coffee and biscuits upon arrival.

10% discount for groups over 20.

Private Tours

Private tours can be arranged. When booking a private tour it must be deconflicted with the Academy diary. Therefore, it must be booked at least three weeks in advance.

£100 - for up to four people £25 for each additional person.

Includes tea, coffee and biscuits upon arrival.


Public History Tours can be booked via the link below, and are currently available to book on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 19th November 2024 - 10am - SPACES AVAILABLE
  • Thursday 16th January 2025 - 10am -SPACES AVAILABLE
  • Friday 14th February 2025 - 10am -SPACES AVAILABLE
  • Friday 21st March 2025 - 10am - SPACES AVAILABLE
  • Friday 23rd May 2025 - 10am - SPACES AVAILABLE

Please follow this link to complete the online booking enquiry form - Tour Enquiry Form

If you have any issues with completing the enquiry form, please email Sheenie Chant - tours@sandhursttrust.org

All adult guests are required to bring photographic ID with them on the day. This can be a passport/driving license/bus pass - if it has a name and photograph this will suffice. Guests may be asked at any point during their visit to produce their ID, failure to do so could result in guests being removed from the Academy.

The Academy is a working military establishment and as such, any military activity will take priority over tours.
Whilst we make every effort to deconflict with the Academy diary, there may be rare occasions where the tour programme may be adapted, postponed or cancelled due to Academy activities taking place.

Group history tours (U3A, WI, Arts Societies, PROBUS, etc) and private historical tours for individuals and small groups at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst can be arranged via the enquiry form.

Please contact Sheenie Chant if you have any issues with the form - tours@sandhursttrust.org

Please be advised that as a working Military Academy these tours need to be deconflicted with core military activity and MUST be booked in advance with at least 4 weeks notice.

In order to deconflict as much as possible with Academy and military activity, all visits must be approved by Academy Headquarters and therefore we ask you to suggest three dates that would work for you group in order of preference. These dates will then be submitted to the Academy for approval, which can take 2-4 weeks (dependent on Academy activity).

All adult guests are required to bring photographic ID with them on the day. This can be a passport/driving license/bus pass - if it has a name and photograph this will suffice. Guests may be asked at any point during their visit to produce their ID, failure to do so could result in guests being removed from the Academy.

The Academy is a working military establishment and as such, any military activity will take priority over tours.
Whilst we make every effort to deconflict with the Academy diary, there are rare occasions where the tour programme may have to be adapted, postponed or cancelled due to Academy activities taking place.

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+44 (0)1276 412000
info@sandhursttrust.org 

Address

Old College, RMAS
Camberley, GU15 4PQ

Charity no: 1154476

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