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, the 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.

Tour Testimonials

The Arts Society
Wokingham

"The members of The Arts Society Wokingham thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of the Academy and its contents and the expertise and enthusiasm of the guides led by Roy made it even more enjoyable."

S Barnes

"Just wanted to say we had such a lovely time on the tour last Thursday. Bernard and Mark were so knowledgeable and clearly enjoy sharing their experience of Sandhurst with us."

Abingdon CCF

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you from all of us at Abingdon CCF to the team for yesterday's superb, well organised and totally informative visit. The boys' were buzzing all of the way back to Abingdon."

Surrey Arts Society
Petersfield

"A note to thank you and your charming team for giving us such a wonderful day yesterday. It was all so interesting - we have received so many appreciative comments from the group . Susan and I particularly enjoyed seeing the Anna Redwood paintings and we really enjoyed your talk on cadet training - fascinating."

BACSA
(British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia)

" Our guides, David and Stuart were excellent - both knowledgeable and humorous, with amusing anecdotes and unexpected glimpses of life at Sandhurst. I was vey grateful to both of them for accommodating our group's special interest in India. The Indian Army Memorial Room was indeed a highlight for us."

Meet Norwich Social Group

"I would like to say a big thank you from me and on behalf of my group to you for organising this amazing tour and to Lloyd for giving us his time showing us around the beautiful academy and its history.

We all had an amazing and memorable time and the best thing we have done in ages."

RMAS Public Tour - March 2024

"Thank you for an excellent tour of the Old College earlier today. Keith has great knowledge and manner of presentation and I found the tour an interesting and enjoyable couple of hours - I’ll be recommending it to friends."