Major General's Review Package FAQs

Saturday 30th May

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

Parade ends at 12:25pm

Welcome drink served from 12:45pm

Lunch served at 1:15pm

Optional: self-guided museum visit, from 2:15pm

Museum closes at 3.15pm

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

Guests will then make their own way to The Guards Museum via St. James's Park.

Full details will be provided when you are sent your tickets.

A numbered ticket for the Trooping the Colour Rehearsal at Horse Guards Parade in stand E2

Reception at the Guards Museum:
Welcome drink (glass of prosecco, Pimms or soft drink)
Afternoon tea, including dainty sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea or coffee, with a seat at a shared table.
Standard, vegetarian and vegan options available

Pay Bar (card payments only): red and white wine, prosecco, soft drinks, bottled beer

Self-guided tour

Tickets are available here: BOOK TICKETS

Booking closes on Friday 22nd May 2026, or when all packages are sold

Payment required for individual packages at time of booking
Payment for tables invoice can be requested, deadline for payment 30th April 2026 or immediate payment required

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.

This is a formal military parade and those attending are encouraged to dress smartly.

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 all three events. As a condition of entry, any items such as knives (including penknives) and similar articles are prohibited and may be confiscated.

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 15th May 2026; after that date, the cancellation fee is 100% of the package purchase price.

Refunds requested up to Friday 24th April 2026: 75% of the package price paid will be refunded.
Refunds requested between Saturday 25th April to Friday 15th May 2026: 60% of the package price paid will be refunded.
Refunds requested after Saturday 16th May: zero refund, but you can change the name(s) of attendees up to Friday 22nd 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