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Thursday 29 October
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From Deterrence to Intervention and Back Again: The Strategic Drift of UK Defence Policy Since the Cold War
Furness Lecture Theatre 1, Lancaster University (Bailrigg campus) · Lancaster
Thu, 29 October 2026, 17:00
Organised by RAF Museum with the Centre for War and Diplomacy, Lancaster University
A lecture by Dr Andrew Curtis examining UK defence policy from the end of the Cold War to the present, including defence reviews and the Iraq and Afghanistan interventions. It is held at Lancaster University and can also be watched online.
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.
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Sat, 24 October 2026 – Sun, 1 November 2026
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
An October half-term programme at Hampton Court Palace with projections, sound effects and ghostly figures inside the palace, an autumn trail in the Wilderness, and daily storytelling in the King's Guard Chamber.
Halloween at the Tower of London
Tower of London · London
Sat, 24 October 2026 – Sun, 1 November 2026
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
An October half-term programme at the Tower of London with costumed ghostly characters, sound effects, timed gatherings and a ghost-spotting trail.
October Half Term: Jet & Space Week
RAF Museum London · London
Sat, 24 October 2026 – Sun, 1 November 2026
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
Half-term activities at RAF Museum London: a clone-hunting trail around the museum (ages 3+), a 45-minute mobile planetarium space show (ages 6+, 24-27 Oct) and laser tag (ages 7+, 29 Oct-1 Nov).
The King and Queen's Autumn Tour
Tue, 27 October 2026 – Wed, 4 November 2026
The King and Queen will tour The Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda (coinciding with their attendance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026) and Guyana (a State Visit).
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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