Household Division Beating Retreat 2010

Beating Retreat has its origins in the early years of organised warfare when the beating of drums and the parading of Post Guards heralded the closing of camp gates and the lowering of flags at the end of the day. Read more about the history of Beating Retreat

This year, the Massed Bands and Corps of Drums of the Household Division, supported by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Swedish Royal Band will present an evening of military music on Horse Guards, Whitehall, Central London on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th June 2010 at 9.00 pm.

Tickets will be available from 27th February from www.ticketmaster.co.uk and cost £15 each.

Tickets for OAPs/Students/Children under 16 will cost £10.

A family ticket (2 adults and 2 children aged 16 and under) will be available at £40.

Wheelchair access is available at a cost of £15 allowing free entry for a carer.