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Dover 2012 Dover Tattoo started HM Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd June 2012


The pageantry and spectacle of the 2012 Dover Tattoo put Dover at the forefront of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Kent.

The organising committee following the great success wishes to stage another Dover Tattoo in 2015.

2012 Dover Tattoo Newsletter
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The programme will build on the experience and repeat the very high standard of world class performers

Featuring massed bands, thrilling displays and an exciting fireworks grand finale set to a specially-commissioned piece of music for the event. Celebrating the end of the Second World War in 1945. 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 ensured the day offered something for everyone.

Next to the impressive historic garrison of Fort Burgoyne Dover's first spectacular military Tattoo since 1986 took 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.

Click here for the latest weather forecast for Dover over the Tattoo weekend.

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