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 World Theatre Company will be performing a restaging of the successful 1853 London theatre farce "The Camp at Chobham" in the Village Hall. There will be matinee and evening performances.