VISITORS will be able to take a rare look inside Sandhurst Royal Military Academy when it holds its annual Heritage Day tomorrow (Sunday).

Some of the historic buildings at the academy - which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year - will be open for guided tours and there will also be arena shows with military vehicles, weapons displays and marching bands.

Entry is free and about 13,000 people are expected if the weather is good.

Sandhurst RMA spokesman Roy Parkinson, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, said: "The local area has built up around the college and we are mindful of the fact that the academy is important to the local people. People are encouraged to come along. There's lots happening or just come along and have a picnic." There will be a children's funfair, pony rides, a children's obstacle course, welly throwing and an air rifle range.

The Wellington College field gun, cricket and polo matches, a jungle trail and Gurkha dancing and kukri knife displays will also be featured. Refreshments will include cream teas, a barbecue and Gurkha baht curry.

Gates open at 10.30am then the day runs from 11am-4.30pm with last admission at 3.30pm. Parking is limited so visitors are encouraged to share lifts or use public transport if possible. Dogs are not permitted.

The anniversary celebrations will continue when Sandhurst RMA parades through the town during the Sandhurst Freedom March on Saturday, June 23. A range of activities are planned, starting with the opening at noon by the Mayor of Sandhurst, Cllr Dale Birch, at the main stage in Brookside Meadow.

There will then be a march down Yorktown Road from 1.30-2pm for a parade and inspection from 2-2.20pm at Sandhurst Memorial Park.

A range of stalls and performances will also accompany the festivities.

The academy, off the A30 London Road, is home to 750 officer cadets in training at one time.