Dover Tattoo 2012 kicks off HM Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd June
The pageantry and spectacle of the 2012 Dover Tattoo will put Dover at the forefront of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Kent.
A programme of world class performers includes the renowned Royal Signals White Helmet Motorcycle Display Team, The 'Tigers' Freefall Parachute Display team and the impressive Gurkhas Kukri Knife displays. Massed bands including the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Band of the Army Air Corps and the Band of the Adjutant General's Corps alongside a wealth of other performers.
Featuring massed bands, thrilling displays and an exciting fireworks grand finale set to a specially-commissioned piece of music for the event. We guarantee there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
A full scale assault will provide an exciting and explosive insight into how the army would attack an enemy base will also take place.
There is a Family Fun Day on Saturday 2nd June where you can look behind the scenes of the Tattoo, discover what life is like in the military today and travel back in time to the Roman and Napoleonic eras with exciting re-enactments and themed events, interactive and static displays. Memorabilia and refreshment stalls will also ensure the day offers something for everyone.
Next to the impressive historic garrison of Fort Burgoyne Dover's first spectacular military Tattoo since 1986 will take place on the Parade Ground of the former Connaught Barracks.
Have a fantastic weekend break in Dover. As the Gateway to England Dover is easily accessed and has excellent transport links to London and the continent.
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