Warwick District will once again celebrate Armed Forces Day with a free Community Event in Leamington’s Pump Room Gardens.
Taking place on Saturday 28 June 2025 from 11am to 3pm, the event will mark the culmination of Armed Forces Week, recognising the contributions of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, cadets and their families.
Families visiting the event will be able to get free hot dogs, burgers and ice creams for the children (while stocks last) and enjoy free entertainment including a bouncy castle and inflatable slide.
A Sikh Langar will also be provided (samosas/pakoras etc.) courtesy of Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, free of charge while stocks last.
Further food and drink will be available to purchase including pizza, coffee and a bar.
Local regiments and Warwick’s military museums will also be taking part in the day, providing visitors an opportunity to discover more about the past, present and future of the UK’s armed forces, including more about a career in the military. The Royal British Legion will also be present, to continue their poppy appeal.
Dormer Place will be closed from Augusta Place to the Parade in order to host a variety of military vehicles that people can interact with. The road will be closed from 8am to 4pm.
Music will be provided courtesy of Ruby Ann Sings and Impact Steel Band.
This year, the event will feature a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster, which is scheduled to fly over the event at around 1:44pm (timing and route to be confirmed).
Councillor Jim Sinnott, Portfolio Holder for Safer, Healthier and Active Communities, said: “Our armed forces community have dedicated their lives to serving our country and it is important that as a district we come together not only to celebrate, but also to say thank you.
“This is a completely free event with guaranteed fun for all the family that has only gone from strength to strength over the years, so please do come and join us to celebrate and thank our armed forces.”
The event has been made possible thanks to contributions from Warwick District
Council, Royal Leamington Spa Town Council, Wright Roofing, Tersus, McVeigh Construction, Segro and Axis, with event support from the Royal British Legion, Slate Events and Warwickshire County Council.
More information about the event can be found at www.warwickdc.gov.uk/armedforcesday
You can watch a video from the 2024 event at https://youtu.be/RSNMfPA5i00
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