Colonel's Review Package FAQs

Saturday 6th June 2026

Parade starts at 10:30am; take your seats by 9:40am

Parade ends at 12:25pm

Drinks reception from 12:45pm

Lunch served at 1:15pm

Carriages at 3:00pm

There are NO parking or dropping off facilities available in Whitehall or the surrounding areas of Horse Guards. Vehicles will not be allowed within these areas so spectators must be dropped off and make their way on foot to Horse Guards Parade.

After the parade, you will need to make your way on foot to The Guards Museum, Birdcage Walk, via St. James's Park.

Full details will be provided when you book.

An individually numbered ticket for the 'Colonel's Review' Trooping the Colour Rehearsal at Horse Guards Parade in stand D1

Reception at the Guards Museum:
Drinks on arrival
3-course lunch, including red/ white wine, followed by tea and coffee
Individual ticket holders will be seated at shared tables of up to 10; those buying a table package will have their own table for up to 10 guests
Guest speaker: Tom C.S. Bonas, Colonel (Retd) LVO CV

MENU
There is a choice of two menus, either menu A or menu B.  When purchasing your package, you will be asked to confirm your menu choice.  We are sorry, but we are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements, and changes can't be made once you have purchased your package.

Tickets are available here: BOOK TICKETS

Booking open until Friday 22nd May 2026

Please note we have a limited number of packages available; we encourage you to secure your seats and book early

Payment required for individual packages at time of booking
Payment for tables: an invoice can be requested, deadline for payment and menu confirmation is 30th April 2026, after this date, immediate payment is required

This is a formal State Ceremonial Parade. Those attending are required to dress accordingly.

Lounge suit or jacket, tie and trousers for gentlemen; equivalent for ladies (strictly no denim, shorts or sandals).

Serving Military personnel may wear Ceremonial Day uniform (with medals, without swords or sidearms) or equivalent.

Hats are optional but are recommended for paying compliments, as well as giving the necessary protection from the sun. Umbrellas/parasols are not permitted to avoid obstructing others’ views.

Due to the uneven ground in and around Horse Guards, stiletto heels are not advised.

Weather: please consider bringing a raincoat as the stands are not covered.  We recommend bringing water with you as if the weather is fine, there is no shade.

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE DRESS CODE WILL RESULT IN REFUSAL OF ENTRY.

SECURITY

Please bring photo ID with you as this may be required.

Police will conduct searches of personal belongings of anyone entering Horse Guards Parade for this event. As a condition of entry, any items such as knives (including penknives) and similar articles are prohibited and may be confiscated.

You will receive your tickets approximately three weeks before the event.  You will receive a numbered ticket for the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, an invitation to The Guards Museum, and further detailed instructions.

If you are no longer able to attend, you may change the name(s) on the booking free of charge.  This must be notified to us by Friday 29th May 2026.

25% of the package price is non-refundable. 
If you wish to request a refund, the maximum amount that will be refunded is 75% of the package price paid.  Refunds can only be requested up to Friday 22nd May 2026; after that date, the cancellation fee is 100% of the package purchase price.

Refunds requested up to Friday 1st May 2026: 75% of the package price paid will be refunded.
Refunds requested between Saturday 2nd May to Friday 22nd May 2026: 60% of the package price paid will be refunded.
Refunds requested after Saturday 23rd May: zero refund, but you can change the name(s) of attendees up to Firiday 29th May 2026.

Any applicable refunds will be processed within 10 working days of receipt of request.

If you need to request a refund, or a name change, please email events@guardsmuseum.org.uk with the following information:
- confirmation number
- total amount paid
- name and date of package booked
- name of booker and guest details
- confirm if you would like to request a refund or change attendee details
- you will receive an acknowledgement of your email by return
- any requested changes will be confirmed within 5 working days; if a refund is due, this will be processed within 10 working days