Events & rallies
Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
Running for more than a week
Wigtown Book Festival 2026
From Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 OctoberFri 25 Sept – Sun 4 Oct · Wigtown
Home Nations & Commonwealth3rd partyIndividual events ticketed (box office 01988 403 222)Organised by Wigtown Book Festival
RAFA Adventures: RAFA Walks
From Thursday 1 October to Saturday 31 OctoberThu 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
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
From Friday 2 October to Tuesday 13 OctoberFri 2 Oct – Tue 13 Oct · Wales
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyWho can go: Military patrols from the three Services (Regular and Reserve) and international military teams; applications closedOrganised by British Army - Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade
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Royal National Mòd 2026 (Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Ghlaschu 2026)
From Friday 9 October to Saturday 17 OctoberFri 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
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 NovemberSat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · Hampton Court Palace
Family3rd partyIncluded with palace admission; members freeOrganised by Historic Royal Palaces
Halloween at the Tower of London
From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 NovemberSat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · Tower of London · London
Family3rd partyIncluded with admission; members freeOrganised by Historic Royal Palaces
October Half Term: Jet & Space Week
From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 NovemberSat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · RAF Museum London · London
Family3rd partyActivities £5.00 to £6.50 eachOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
The King and Queen's Autumn Tour
From Tuesday 27 October to Wednesday 4 NovemberTue 27 Oct – Wed 4 Nov
Date to rememberRoyal & Ceremonial
All of October
Thursday 1 October
Chelsea History Festival
Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 OctoberMultiple Chelsea venues incl. Royal Hospital Chelsea, National Army Museum, Chelsea Physic Garden, Royal Court Theatre, Chelsea Old Church, Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Theatre · London
History & Heritage3rd partyVaries by event: some free, others individually ticketedOrganised by Chelsea Heritage Quarter (National Army Museum, Chelsea Physic Garden, Royal Hospital Chelsea and Cadogan)
Veterans Outreach Drop-In: Breakfast Club
Thursday 1 October10:00–12:30 · Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (arrive at Chelsea Gate) · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyWho can go: Veterans (the Veterans Outreach programme is aimed at older veterans who served in the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy)FreeOrganised by Royal Hospital Chelsea (Veterans Outreach programme)
Saturday 3 October
Ride to the Wall
Saturday 3 October09:00–17:00 · National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road · Alrewas
Remembrance3rd partySuggested voluntary donation £10Organised by National Memorial Arboretum with Ride to the Wall
World Uckers Championships 2026
Saturday 3 October09:00 · Royal Maritime Hotel, Queen Street · Portsmouth
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyOrganised by Royal Naval Association
Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Saturday 3 October09:30–16:30 · Brecon Market Hall · Brecon
Home Nations & Commonwealth3rd partyOrganised by Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Neath Food and Drink Festival
Saturday 3 October10:00 · Neath town centre · Neath
Home Nations & Commonwealth3rd partyOrganised by Neath Port Talbot Council
Sunday 4 October
Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden
Sunday 4 October09:30–11:00 · The Magic Garden, Hampton Court Palace · East Molesey
Family3rd partyWho can go: Neurodivergent and Disabled children aged 3 to 16, and their families and friends£1.00 per ticket; every group member must also hold a palace entry ticketOrganised by Historic Royal Palaces
Centre for Policy Studies programme at Conservative Party Conference
Sunday 4 October to Tuesday 6 OctoberCPS Gallery - Hall 7, ICC Birmingham · Birmingham
Politics & Debate3rd partyOrganised by Centre for Policy Studies
Tuesday 6 October
Thursday 8 October
100 Years of TV - Helensburgh
Thursday 8 OctoberDrumfork Community Centre · Helensburgh
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Royal Navy Forum 'Member Events and Activities' group members (booking only via the group calendar)Organised by Royal Navy Forum (Member Events and Activities)
Lunchtime Lecture: Attempts to Use Infrared by Fighter Command during the Second World War
Thursday 8 October12:00 · Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Ages 18+FreeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
Friday 9 October
Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival
Friday 9 October to Sunday 11 OctoberVenues across Pontypridd · Pontypridd
Home Nations & Commonwealth3rd partyOrganised by Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival
RAF Town Show Coventry
Friday 9 October10:00 · Broadgate Square · Coventry
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFreeOrganised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
The Lifesavers
Friday 9 October12:00–13:00 · National Army Museum · London
History & Heritage3rd partyFreeOrganised by National Army Museum
Members-Only Bat Walks
Friday 9 October18:15 · Hampton Court Palace gardens and courtyards · East Molesey
Countryside3rd partyListed as sold outWho can go: Historic Royal Palaces members (all attendees must be named members holding valid membership); not recommended for…£15.00Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Saturday 10 October
Hampton Court Palace Gardens open days
Saturday 10 October to Sunday 11 OctoberHampton Court Palace gardens · East Molesey
History & Heritage3rd partyFree entry to the gardens (Palace, Maze and Magic Garden still need a ticket)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Llangollen Food Festival 2026
Saturday 10 October10:00 · Venues around Llangollen town centre · Llangollen
Home Nations & Commonwealth3rd partyFree entryOrganised by Llangollen Food Festival
RAF Town Show Coventry
Saturday 10 October10:00 · Broadgate Square · Coventry
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFreeOrganised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
Sunday 11 October
Conservative Party Conference 2026
Sunday 11 October to Wednesday 14 OctoberVenue to be announced
3rd partyOrganised by Conservative Party
Llangollen Food Festival 2026
Sunday 11 October10:00 · Venues around Llangollen town centre · Llangollen
Home Nations & Commonwealth3rd partyFree entryOrganised by Llangollen Food Festival
RAF Town Show Coventry
Sunday 11 October10:00 · Broadgate Square · Coventry
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFreeOrganised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
Thursday 15 October
Saturday 17 October
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
Sunday 18 October
Brexit: the facts strike back
Sunday 18 October10:00–10:45 · Robert Runcie Room, Church House · London
Politics & Debate3rd partyFestival ticket required: one day from £80 (concession £40), weekend from £120…Organised by Academy of Ideas
Why is policing Britain so difficult?
Sunday 18 October11:00–12:30 · Hospitality Suite, Church House · London
Politics & Debate3rd partyFestival ticket required: one day from £80 (concession £40), weekend from £120…Organised by Academy of Ideas
Should we scrap The Equality Act?
Sunday 18 October13:45–15:15 · Hoare Memorial Hall, Church House · London
Politics & Debate3rd partyFestival ticket required: one day from £80 (concession £40), weekend from £120…Organised by Academy of Ideas
Members-only Ceremony of the Keys
Sunday 18 October21:30–22:05 · Tower of London · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members (valid membership required at the time of the event)Pay what you choose: £10 to £50 per ticket (suggested £30)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Tuesday 20 October
Wednesday 21 October
Tuesday 27 October
Veteran UK EXPO London
Tuesday 27 OctoberQEII Centre · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFree visitor pass (registration required)Organised by SATOS Media Limited (Veteran UK)
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Tuesday 27 October10:30 · RAF Museum London (Hangar 5), Grahame Park Way · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Ages 16+; one adult per ticket; must be able to climb two ladders£50.00 per personOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
SSAFA Defence Industry Charitable Dinner
Tuesday 27 October18:30–22:45 · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyOrganised by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
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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