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Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
Saturday 17 October
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The International Churchill Society's forty-third conference
Thursday 15 October to Sunday 18 October (continuing)Continues ·
Date to rememberHistory & HeritageConnected Families Activity Day and Family Weekend - Helensburgh
Friday 16 October to Sunday 18 October (continuing)Continues · Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre · Helensburgh
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyWho can go: Eligible dispersed Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary families, couples and individuals…FreeOrganised by Royal Navy Forum (Royal Navy Family and People Support)
Aldershot RNA Trafalgar Night Dinner
Saturday 17 OctoberGarretts · Aldershot
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyListed as sold outOrganised by Aldershot Royal Naval Association
Battle of Ideas festival 2026
Saturday 17 October to Sunday 18 OctoberChurch House and The Abbey Centre, Westminster · London
Politics & Debate3rd partyOne day £80 (concession £40); weekend £120 (concession £65); discounts for…Organised by Academy of Ideas
Should we put Britain first? The 'national interest' question
Saturday 17 October10:15–11:45 · Wash House Café, The Abbey Centre · London
Politics & Debate3rd partyFestival ticket required: one day from £80 (concession £40), weekend from £120…Organised by Academy of Ideas
Podcast Live: The Free Speech Union Podcast
Saturday 17 October14:45–16:15 · Harvey Goodwin Suite, Church House · London
Free Speech3rd partyFestival ticket required: one day from £80 (concession £40), weekend from £120…Organised by Academy of Ideas
Visas for all? Britain's immigration scandal
Saturday 17 October14:45–16:15 · Parker Morris Hall, The Abbey Centre · London
Politics & Debate3rd partyFestival ticket required: one day from £80 (concession £40), weekend from £120…Organised by Academy of Ideas
Don't look back! Escaping the EU's economic doom loop
Saturday 17 October16:45–18:15 · Convocation Hall, Church House · London
Politics & Debate3rd partyFestival ticket required: one day from £80 (concession £40), weekend from £120…Organised by Academy of Ideas
RAFA Adventures: RAFA Walks
From Thursday 1 October to Saturday 31 October (continuing)Continues · Thu 1 Oct – Sat 31 Oct · Venue to be announced
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd party£10 entry per person (includes finisher's medal); participants asked to aim to…Organised by Royal Air Forces Association
Royal National Mòd 2026 (Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Ghlaschu 2026)
From Friday 9 October to Saturday 17 October (continuing)Continues · Fri 9 Oct – Sat 17 Oct · Various venues incl. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Barrowland Ballroom · Glasgow
Home Nations & Commonwealth3rd partyVaries; premier events ticketedOrganised by An Comunn Gàidhealach
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)
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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