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Saturday 3 October
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Chelsea History Festival
Multiple Chelsea venues incl. Royal Hospital Chelsea, National Army Museum, Chelsea Physic Garden, Royal Court Theatre, Chelsea Old Church, Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Theatre · London
Thu, 1 October 2026 – Sun, 4 October 2026
Organised by Chelsea Heritage Quarter (National Army Museum, Chelsea Physic Garden, Royal Hospital Chelsea and Cadogan)
A four-day festival of talks, performances, tours and family activities at venues across Chelsea, run by the Chelsea Heritage Quarter partnership. The 2026 guest curator is BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson.
Ride to the Wall
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road · Alrewas
Sat, 3 October 2026, 09:00–17:00
Organised by National Memorial Arboretum with Ride to the Wall
An annual gathering of motorcyclists at the National Memorial Arboretum to remember the names on the Armed Forces Memorial, including a Service of Remembrance at the memorial. The ride raises funds for the Arboretum.
World Uckers Championships 2026
Royal Maritime Hotel, Queen Street · Portsmouth
Sat, 3 October 2026, 09:00
Organised by Royal Naval Association
The Royal Naval Association's annual championship for Uckers, a board game with a long naval tradition. Players enter individually or in pairs, and family, friends and supporters are invited to come and watch.
Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Brecon Market Hall · Brecon
Sat, 3 October 2026, 09:30–16:30
Organised by Brecon Beacons Food Festival
An annual food festival at Brecon Market Hall bringing together food and drink producers from in and around the Brecon Beacons, with over 60 exhibitors plus talks and demonstrations.
Neath Food and Drink Festival
Neath town centre · Neath
Sat, 3 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Neath Port Talbot Council
A two-day food and drink festival in Neath town centre with food, drink and entertainment. Visit Wales says around 60 exhibitors take part, at the Indoor Victorian Market, with street food in Angel Square and Neath Square.
Wigtown Book Festival 2026
Wigtown
Fri, 25 September 2026 – Sun, 4 October 2026
Organised by Wigtown Book Festival
The annual Wigtown Book Festival in Scotland's National Book Town, with over 200 events. Ticket booking is open.
RAFA Adventures: RAFA Walks
Venue to be announced
Thu, 1 October 2026 – Sat, 31 October 2026
Organised by Royal Air Forces Association
A month-long fundraising walking challenge for the Royal Air Forces Association. Participants choose their own route and distance anywhere in the world and walk at their own pace during October.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
Wales
Fri, 2 October 2026 – Tue, 13 October 2026
Organised by British Army - Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade
The British Army's annual patrolling exercise, held in Wales and hosted by Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade. It is for military patrols from all three Services and international teams, not for the public.
Regular and ongoing
On regularly, or for a long stretch — each one says when.
'Churchill: Image and Power' exhibition at Chartwell in the Uniform Room
Daily 11:00-15:40 until 1 November 2026 · Until Sun 1 Nov · Uniform Room, Chartwell house · Westerham
History & Heritage3rd partyFree event; normal admission applies…Organised by National Trust
Ceremony of the Keys
Every night at 21:30 (visitors admitted under escort at 21:30 precisely, arrive by 21:25; ends 22:05). · Tower of London (meet at the West Gate) · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyChoose what to pay, £10.00 to £50.00 per ticket (suggested £30.00)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Changing the Guard
Dates vary: the Household Division publishes the schedule month by month at https://www.householddivision.org.uk/changing-the-guard-calendar (as at 14 Sep 2026 only September 2026 is listed). · Buckingham Palace · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyFreeOrganised by The Household Division (British Army)
Chartwell 60 - Your Chartwell Memories Display
Daily 10:00-17:00 until 16 October 2026 · Until Fri 16 Oct · Chartwell (outdoor display; start at the Visitor Centre) · Westerham
History & Heritage3rd partyFree event; normal admission charges applyOrganised by National Trust
Inspired by Chartwell Painting Exhibition
Most days until 31 December 2026; times vary (e.g. 11:30-16:00 in September, 10:30-15:00 in December) · Until Thu 31 Dec · Churchill's studio, Chartwell · Westerham
History & Heritage3rd partyFree event; normal admission appliesOrganised by National Trust
King's Life Guard
Changing of The King's Life Guard on Horse Guards Parade at 11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (the guard leaves Hyde Park Barracks at 10:28). · Horse Guards Parade · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyFreeOrganised by The Household Division (Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment)
Ravens experience
Wednesdays and Fridays, 08:00 for an 08:15 start; duration 45 minutes (entry an hour before the Tower opens). No end date stated. · Tower of London (ravens' cages) · London
History & Heritage3rd partyAdult £90.00; child age 5+ / young person 16-17 £50.00; concession £70.00…Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
The Bomber Command Tour
Selected days throughout the year until 31 December 2026, with tours at 11:00 and 14:00. Available dates are shown on the museum's booking site; advance booking essential. · Until Thu 31 Dec · RAF Museum London (Hangar 5) · London
History & Heritage3rd party£12 per person; carers go freeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
The Cold War Tour
Selected days throughout the year until 31 December 2026, with tours at 11:00 and 14:00. Available dates are shown on the museum's booking site; advance booking essential. · Until Thu 31 Dec · RAF Museum London · London
History & Heritage3rd party£12 per person; carers go freeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
Tower of London Keys Club experience
Tuesdays and Thursdays only, at 11:00; duration 45 minutes. No end date stated. · The Keys Club, Tower of London (meet at the sentry box next to the Keys Club) · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Adults (18+)Adult £20.00, concession £16.00, plus a Tower of London admission ticket or…Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
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