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The Great Camp in 1853 was arguably the most important thing that has ever happened in Chobham.  In particular the visit of Queen Victoria  made a lasting impression.

There are several events during 2003 in Chobham  to celebrate the 150th anniversary.

• The Chobham Museum is running a display of Great Camp images and memorabilia throughout the Summer until end September (open Sat, Sun & Wed 11am to 4pm).
• Mary Bennett of the Surrey Heath Museum will be giving an illustrated talk on the subject of the Great Camp (Saturday 6th September at 7pm in the Village Hall)
• A Battlefield Walk on Chobham Common on Sunday 7th Sept 2:30pm.  Meet at Chobham Place Woods car park
• The Great Camp will be the theme of the Chobham Museum's third anniversary celebrations on Benham's Corner on Saturday 27th September 2pm to 4pm
• On Saturday November 1st, the Chobham Reduced Theatre Company will be performing a restaging of the successful 1853 London theatre farce "The Camp at Chobham" .  There will be matinee and evening performances.

Virtual Tour

If you cannot get to the Chobham Museum then you might enjoy a virtual tour of the exhibition - click on 'Virtual Tour' in the top left margin.

Quick Summary

If you don't have time for the virtual tour then you may find the summary useful.