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Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
September 2026
Members-Only Evening: History of Cheese in Henry VIII's Kitchens
Henry VIII's Kitchens, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
Wed, 16 September 2026, 18:30–19:30
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
An after-hours event for Historic Royal Palaces members in Henry VIII's Kitchens, where the palace's Historic Kitchen Team and local shop Green & Lovely discuss the history of Cheshire, Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and offer samples.
Veterans Outreach Drop in Session
Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (enter via Chelsea Gate) · London
Thu, 17 September 2026, 10:00–12:30
Organised by Royal Hospital Chelsea
A veterans' outreach drop-in session at Royal Hospital Chelsea, supported on this date by the Department for Work & Pensions, SSAFA, Combat Stress and Veterans RVP. No booking is required; visitors go to Chelsea Gate and are directed to Soane Stable Yard.
Never let the Truth get in the Way of a Good Story: How Oral History Can Contribute to our Understanding of Air Power History
Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London · London
Thu, 17 September 2026, 12:00
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A lunchtime lecture by Ewan Burnet on the history and highlights of the RAF Museum's oral history collection, which has recorded veterans' interviews since the 1960s. It is held in person in the Sunderland Suite at RAF Museum London and streamed online via Crowdcast.
Combat Casualties: What Should We Do When the Fighting is Over?
National Army Museum · London
Fri, 18 September 2026, 12:00–13:00
Organised by National Army Museum
A talk in which surgeon, professor and Army reservist Shehan Hettiaratchy examines how society can support those affected by war. It takes place at the National Army Museum in Chelsea and can also be watched online.
86th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication
Westminster Abbey · London
Sun, 20 September 2026, 11:00
Organised by Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force's annual service at Westminster Abbey marking the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Attendance is by ticket, applied for in writing to the RAF Ceremonial Office by 10 July 2026.
Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys
Tower of London · London
Sun, 20 September 2026, 21:30–22:05
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A monthly members-only viewing of the Ceremony of the Keys, the traditional nightly locking up of the Tower of London, for named Historic Royal Palaces members. Tickets for 20 September are sold out.
Little Swifts
RAF Museum London (usually room H6) · London
Thu, 24 September 2026, 10:30–11:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free session at RAF Museum London for pre-school children aged 2 to 5, with songs, movement, stories, craft and messy play linked to the museum's collection. Tickets are per child and open for booking at 9.30am on Thursday 17 September.
Target Stopped: The History of the Modern Tank
National Army Museum · London
Fri, 25 September 2026, 12:00–13:00
Organised by National Army Museum
Author Sam Cranny-Evans explores the technical evolution of the modern tank, from the Second World War to the present day. The talk is at the National Army Museum in Chelsea and can also be watched online.
Members-Only Early Gardens Access
Hampton Court Palace gardens · Hampton Court
Sat, 26 September 2026, 09:00–10:00
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces members can visit the Rose Garden, Kitchen Garden, The Wilderness, Privy Garden and Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace an hour before public opening, with 50% off in the Tiltyard café until 10.00. Free for members; pre-booking required.
Relaxed Events, Children and Families
Tower of London · London
Sun, 27 September 2026, 09:00–11:00
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A relaxed morning at the Tower of London for neurodivergent and learning disabled children aged 5 to 16 and their families, with limited crowds, reduced sound and lighting effects, and entry to the Tower and Crown Jewels. Tickets are £1 per person.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Hangar 5, RAF Museum London · London
Tue, 29 September 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A behind-the-barriers experience at RAF Museum London with access to the cockpit of the Avro Vulcan B2 and the pilot's seat of the McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, plus a ground tour of other Cold War aircraft. Tickets are £50 per person, age 16 and over.
Common Hall: Election of the Lord Mayor
Guildhall · London
Tue, 29 September 2026, 11:45
Organised by City of London Corporation
At Common Hall in Guildhall, liverymen of the City of London livery companies vote in the annual election of the Lord Mayor, held on Michaelmas Day. Only qualifying liverymen may attend Common Hall.
October 2026
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.
Veterans Outreach Drop-In: Breakfast Club
Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (arrive at Chelsea Gate) · London
Thu, 1 October 2026, 10:00–12:30
Organised by Royal Hospital Chelsea (Veterans Outreach programme)
A Thursday drop-in session run by the Royal Hospital Chelsea's Veterans Outreach programme, held on this date as a Breakfast Club, with the Royal British Legion, Blind Veterans UK, the Royal Air Forces Association and Samaritans Central London supporting.
Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden
The Magic Garden, Hampton Court Palace · East Molesey
Sun, 4 October 2026, 09:30–11:00
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A quiet session in the Magic Garden play area at Hampton Court Palace for Neurodivergent and Disabled children aged 3 to 16 and their families, with fewer visitors and reduced noise.
Members-Only Bat Walks
Hampton Court Palace gardens and courtyards · East Molesey
Wed, 7 October 2026, 18:15
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A guided evening walk through the gardens and courtyards of Hampton Court Palace, using bat detectors to find and identify bats, for Historic Royal Palaces members. Each walk lasts about 75 minutes.
Lunchtime Lecture: Attempts to Use Infrared by Fighter Command during the Second World War
Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way · London
Thu, 8 October 2026, 12:00
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A lunchtime lecture by historian Dr Stephen Moore on Fighter Command's Second World War experiments with infrared detection and identification. It is held in person at RAF Museum London and livestreamed via Crowdcast.
The Lifesavers
National Army Museum · London
Fri, 9 October 2026, 12:00–13:00
Organised by National Army Museum
A talk by Oxford historian Roderick Bailey on the Second World War Army medical teams who pioneered battlefield blood transfusion. It can be attended in person at the National Army Museum or watched online.
Members-Only Bat Walks
Hampton Court Palace gardens and courtyards · East Molesey
Fri, 9 October 2026, 18:15
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A guided evening walk through the gardens and courtyards of Hampton Court Palace, using bat detectors to find and identify bats, for Historic Royal Palaces members. Each walk lasts about 75 minutes.
Hampton Court Palace Gardens open days
Hampton Court Palace gardens · East Molesey
Sat, 10 October 2026 – Sun, 11 October 2026
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Free entry to the gardens at Hampton Court Palace, with no tickets or pre-booking needed. Entry to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden still requires a ticket.
Members-Only Tudor Queens Talk
Garden Room, Hampton Court Palace · East Molesey
Mon, 12 October 2026, 18:30–20:00
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
An evening talk for Historic Royal Palaces members in which historians Elizabeth Norton and Valerie Schutte discuss Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London (Hangar 5), Grahame Park Way · London
Wed, 14 October 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A ticketed session at RAF Museum London giving access to the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, with a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
Battle of Ideas festival 2026
Church House and The Abbey Centre, Westminster · London
Sat, 17 October 2026 – Sun, 18 October 2026
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A two-day festival of public debates and discussions presented by the Academy of Ideas at Church House and The Abbey Centre in Westminster. The programme covers politics, economics, law, culture, science and free expression.
Should we put Britain first? The 'national interest' question
Wash House Café, The Abbey Centre · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 10:15–11:45
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on whether Britain should put its national interest first in policy-making, and how that sits with international obligations.
Visas for all? Britain's immigration scandal
Parker Morris Hall, The Abbey Centre · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 14:45–16:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on problems in Britain's visa sponsorship system and the options for reform.
Podcast Live: The Free Speech Union Podcast
Harvey Goodwin Suite, Church House · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 14:45–16:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A live recording of the Free Speech Union's podcast, held as a session within the Battle of Ideas festival.
Don't look back! Escaping the EU's economic doom loop
Convocation Hall, Church House · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 16:45–18:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate comparing Britain's economic performance since Brexit with the EU's, and whether the UK should seek closer ties with Europe or use its regulatory autonomy.
Brexit: the facts strike back
Robert Runcie Room, Church House · London
Sun, 18 October 2026, 10:00–10:45
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas panel discussion with contributors to a book examining claims made about the economic and social consequences of Brexit.
Why is policing Britain so difficult?
Hospitality Suite, Church House · London
Sun, 18 October 2026, 11:00–12:30
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on falling public trust in police leadership and whether competing demands prevent the police from concentrating on preventing crime.
Should we scrap The Equality Act?
Hoare Memorial Hall, Church House · London
Sun, 18 October 2026, 13:45–15:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on whether the Equality Act 2010 should be repealed or reformed, including its relationship with free speech.
Members-only Ceremony of the Keys
Tower of London · London
Sun, 18 October 2026, 21:30–22:05
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A members-only session of the Ceremony of the Keys, the traditional nightly locking-up of the Tower of London. Visitors are admitted under escort at 21:30 and escorted out when the ceremony ends at 22:05.
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.
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).
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.
Veteran UK EXPO London
QEII Centre · London
Tue, 27 October 2026
Organised by SATOS Media Limited (Veteran UK)
A careers expo at the QEII Centre in London that connects service leavers and veterans with employers, with more than 100 exhibitors and speaker sessions on the job market and security clearance. Exhibitors include the Royal British Legion and SSAFA.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London (Hangar 5), Grahame Park Way · London
Tue, 27 October 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A ticketed session at RAF Museum London giving access to the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, with a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
SSAFA Defence Industry Charitable Dinner
London
Tue, 27 October 2026, 18:30–22:45
Organised by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
SSAFA's annual fundraising dinner for representatives of the international defence sector, hosted by the Chief of the Defence Staff with a keynote address from a Member of Parliament.
November 2026
Members-Only Concert: Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
Thu, 5 November 2026, 19:00–20:00
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces (selling tickets as agent for the Chapel Royal, Tower of London)
An evening concert in the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula tracing the Gunpowder Plot through music and narration. It features the Choir of the Chapels Royal, HM Tower of London, and curator Brett Dolman.
#together 5th Anniversary Event
NOVOTEL LONDON WEST · London
Sat, 7 November 2026, 10:00–18:00
Organised by #together
#together are holding their 5th anniversary event which will take place in London on Saturday 7 November 2026.
The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance
Royal Albert Hall · London
Sat, 7 November 2026, 14:00
Organised by Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, held the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday. There are two performances, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, and members of the Royal Family attend.
The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance
Royal Albert Hall · London
Sat, 7 November 2026, 19:00
Organised by Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, held the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday. There are two performances, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, and members of the Royal Family attend.
Cenotaph Parade 2026 (Royal Naval Association contingent)
The Cenotaph, Whitehall · London
Sun, 8 November 2026
Organised by Royal Naval Association
The Royal Naval Association is sending a contingent of up to 140 shipmates to march in the Cenotaph Parade on Remembrance Sunday. Places were allocated first come, first served, and the RNA is holding a lunch reception afterwards for 50 members.
National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph
The Cenotaph, Whitehall · London
Sun, 8 November 2026, 11:00
Organised by HM Government, with the Royal British Legion (March Past)
The national Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, with a two-minute silence at 11am and the Royal British Legion's March Past of veterans. The public can watch from the pavements along Whitehall and Parliament Street without a ticket.
Little Swifts
RAF Museum London · London
Tue, 10 November 2026, 10:30–11:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free early-years session for children aged 2 to 5 at RAF Museum London, with songs, movement, stories, craft and messy play linked to the museum's collection.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London · London
Wed, 11 November 2026
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A roughly 75-minute experience at RAF Museum London. Visitors can sit in the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, then take a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
The Lord Mayor's Show
Starts at Mansion House · City of London
Sat, 14 November 2026, 11:00
Organised by The Lord Mayor's Show
The Lord Mayor's Show procession sets off from Mansion House at 11am on Saturday 14 November 2026 and passes through much of the City of London. The organisers say it is free to all.
Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys
Tower of London · London
Sun, 15 November 2026, 21:30
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A members-only chance to watch the Ceremony of the Keys, the nightly locking up of the Tower of London, which has taken place every night for at least 700 years.
Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Hampton Court Palace · East Molesey
Fri, 20 November 2026, 10:00 – Sun, 3 January 2027
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A seasonal outdoor ice rink in front of Hampton Court Palace, open from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 except Christmas Day. Reduced-capacity sessions with calmer lighting and music run from 10:00 daily.
Gardens open days (Hampton Court Palace)
Hampton Court Palace gardens · East Molesey
Sat, 21 November 2026 – Sun, 22 November 2026
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
On set dates, Hampton Court Palace's gardens are free to enter with no ticket or pre-booking. Entry to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden still needs a ticket.
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
RAF Museum London · London
Tue, 24 November 2026
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A roughly 75-minute experience at RAF Museum London. Visitors can sit in the cockpits of the Avro Vulcan B2 and McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, then take a behind-the-barriers tour of other Cold War aircraft.
Little Swifts
RAF Museum London · London
Thu, 26 November 2026, 10:30–11:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free early-years session for children aged 2 to 5 at RAF Museum London, with songs, movement, stories, craft and messy play linked to the museum's collection.
December 2026
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
Mon, 7 December 2026, 19:30
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A service of Christmas carols and lessons sung by the Chapel Royal Choir in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace, for Historic Royal Palaces members only. Doors open at 19:00.
Little Swifts
RAF Museum London (usually room H6) · London
Tue, 8 December 2026, 10:30–11:30
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free one-hour session at RAF Museum London for pre-school children aged 2 to 5, with songs, movement, stories, craft and messy play linked to the museum's collection.
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
Wed, 9 December 2026, 19:30
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A service of Christmas carols and lessons sung by the Chapel Royal Choir in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace, for Historic Royal Palaces members only. Doors open at 19:00.
Carols by Candlelight
Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
Thu, 10 December 2026, 19:00–20:00
Organised by The Chapel Royal, HM Tower of London (tickets sold by Historic Royal Palaces as agent)
A candlelit concert of carols and readings by the choir of the Chapels Royal, HM Tower of London, in the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula. The programme includes a new work by composer Becky McGlade.
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
Mon, 14 December 2026, 19:30
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A service of Christmas carols and lessons sung by the Chapel Royal Choir in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace, for Historic Royal Palaces members only. Doors open at 19:00.
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
Tue, 15 December 2026, 18:00
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A traditional Service of Lessons and Carols with the Choir of the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London, for Historic Royal Palaces members only.
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
Wed, 16 December 2026, 18:00
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A traditional Service of Lessons and Carols with the Choir of the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London, for Historic Royal Palaces members only.
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
Wed, 16 December 2026, 19:30
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
A traditional Service of Lessons and Carols with the Choir of the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London, for Historic Royal Palaces members only.
Gardens open day: 26 December (Wilderness only)
The Wilderness, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
Sat, 26 December 2026
Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
On 26 December the Wilderness at Hampton Court Palace is open free of charge with no ticket or pre-booking. Entry to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden still requires a ticket.
Regular and ongoing
On regularly, or for a long stretch — each one says when.
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)
Garden history tours
Daily 12:00-13:30 on 9-12, 16-20 and 23-27 September 2026 · Until Sun 27 Sept · Hampton Court Palace gardens (tours start at the East Front entrance by the gates) · Hampton Court
History & Heritage3rd partyIncluded in palace admission (members go free)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
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
Tower of London Opening Ceremony experience
Daily until 30 September 2026: Sunday and Monday 09:45; Tuesday to Saturday 08:45 · Until Wed 30 Sept · Tower of London (meeting point: Middle Drawbridge on the Wharf) · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyAdult £62.00; Child 5+ / Young Person 16-17 £33.50; Concession £49.50; under…Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
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