Events & rallies
Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
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RAFA Adventures: RAFA Walks
On now, until Saturday 31 OctoberOn now · 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
October Half Term: Jet & Space Week
On now, until Sunday 1 NovemberOn now · Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · RAF Museum London · London
Family3rd partyActivities £5.00 to £6.50 eachOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
November 2026
RMA Walcheren Service
Sunday 1 November11:30 · RM Garden, Eastney (Royal Marines Memorial Garden) · Portsmouth
Remembrance3rd partyOrganised by Royal Marines Association
The Band of HM Royal Marines 4th November 2026
Wednesday 4 November19:30 · Exmouth Pavilion · Exmouth
Military Music3rd partyUnder 18s £1 with a full-price adult; adult price not shown on the pageOrganised by Exmouth Pavilion
Cenotaph Parade 2026 (Royal Naval Association contingent)
Sunday 8 NovemberThe Cenotaph, Whitehall · London
Remembrance3rd partyWho can go: Royal Naval Association shipmates registered to march (registration closed 14 August 2026)Organised by Royal Naval Association
Little Swifts
Tuesday 10 November10:30–11:30 · RAF Museum London · London
Family3rd partyWho can go: Children aged 2 to 5 (ticket per child; accompanying adults do not need a ticket)Free (donation invited when booking)Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Wednesday 11 NovemberRAF Museum London · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyWho can go: Age 16+; one adult per booked session£50.00Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
The AIR 81 Series (Lunchtime Lecture: The Air Ministry Regrets: Facts, fiction, and emotional truths in the AIR81 series)
Thursday 19 November12:00 · Lecture Theatre, RAF Museum Midlands · Cosford
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyWho can go: Ages 13+FreeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Tuesday 24 NovemberRAF Museum London · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyWho can go: Age 16+; one adult per booked session£50.00Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
Little Swifts
Thursday 26 November10:30–11:30 · RAF Museum London · London
Family3rd partyWho can go: Children aged 2 to 5 (ticket per child; accompanying adults do not need a ticket)Free (donation invited when booking)Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
35 Years since the Gulf War (Virtual Lecture: 35 years since Desert Storm: Saddam, AI, and the future of Air Warfare)
Thursday 26 November18:00 · Online
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyWho can go: Ages 13+FreeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
December 2026
RMA Op Frankton Service (Cockleshell Heroes)
Sunday 6 December11:30 · Eastney Memorial Gardens (Royal Marines memorial garden, Eastney) · Portsmouth
Remembrance3rd partyOrganised by RMA - The Royal Marines Charity (Royal Marines Association)
Christmas with the Royal Marines
Wednesday 9 December19:30–21:30 · Truro Cathedral · Truro
Military Music3rd partyAdult £35.00; age 15 and under £15.00; £2.00 fee per orderOrganised by Truro Cathedral
RAF Aircraft Procurement: Air Ministry Specifications and Design Competitions
Thursday 10 December18:00 · Online
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Ages 13+FreeOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
The Band of HM Royal Marines
Wednesday 16 December19:30 · Exmouth Pavilion · Exmouth
Military Music3rd partyUnder 18s £1 with a full-price paying adult…Organised by Exmouth Pavilion
Regular and ongoing
On regularly, or for a long stretch — each one says when.
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)
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
Past events
From Deterrence to Intervention and Back Again: The Strategic Drift of UK Defence Policy Since the Cold War
Thursday 29 October (past)17:00 · Furness Lecture Theatre 1, Lancaster University (Bailrigg campus) · Lancaster
Politics & Debate3rd partyFreePastOrganised by RAF Museum with the Centre for War and Diplomacy, Lancaster University
SSAFA Defence Industry Charitable Dinner
Tuesday 27 October (past)18:30–22:45 · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyPastOrganised by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Tuesday 27 October (past)10:30 · 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 personPastOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
Veteran UK EXPO London
Tuesday 27 October (past)QEII Centre · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFree visitor pass (registration required)PastOrganised by SATOS Media Limited (Veteran UK)
RAF Town Show Manchester
Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October (past)St Peter's Square · Manchester
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyPastOrganised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
Trafalgar Night Dinner 2026
Wednesday 21 October (past)19:00 · Thomas A Becket · Worthing
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd party£36.50 per personPastOrganised by Royal Naval Association - Worthing Branch
Trafalgar Day
Wednesday 21 October (past)Date to rememberHistory & HeritagePastAldershot RNA Trafalgar Night Dinner
Saturday 17 October (past)Garretts · Aldershot
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyListed as sold outPastOrganised by Aldershot Royal Naval Association
Connected Families Activity Day and Family Weekend - Helensburgh
Friday 16 October to Sunday 18 October (past)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…FreePastOrganised by Royal Navy Forum (Royal Navy Family and People Support)
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Wednesday 14 October (past)10:30 · 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 personPastOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
RAF Town Show Coventry
Sunday 11 October (past)10:00 · Broadgate Square · Coventry
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFreePastOrganised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
RAF Town Show Coventry
Saturday 10 October (past)10:00 · Broadgate Square · Coventry
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFreePastOrganised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
The Lifesavers
Friday 9 October (past)12:00–13:00 · National Army Museum · London
History & Heritage3rd partyFreePastOrganised by National Army Museum
RAF Town Show Coventry
Friday 9 October (past)10:00 · Broadgate Square · Coventry
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFreePastOrganised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
Lunchtime Lecture: Attempts to Use Infrared by Fighter Command during the Second World War
Thursday 8 October (past)12:00 · Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Ages 18+FreePastOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
100 Years of TV - Helensburgh
Thursday 8 October (past)Drumfork Community Centre · Helensburgh
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Royal Navy Forum 'Member Events and Activities' group members (booking only via the group calendar)PastOrganised by Royal Navy Forum (Member Events and Activities)
World Uckers Championships 2026
Saturday 3 October (past)09:00 · Royal Maritime Hotel, Queen Street · Portsmouth
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyPastOrganised by Royal Naval Association
Ride to the Wall
Saturday 3 October (past)09:00–17:00 · National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road · Alrewas
Remembrance3rd partySuggested voluntary donation £10PastOrganised by National Memorial Arboretum with Ride to the Wall
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
Ended Tuesday 13 October (past)Ended · Fri 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 closedPastOrganised by British Army - Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade
Veterans Outreach Drop-In: Breakfast Club
Thursday 1 October (past)10:00–12:30 · 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)FreePastOrganised by Royal Hospital Chelsea (Veterans Outreach programme)
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Tuesday 29 September (past)10:30 · Hangar 5, RAF Museum London · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Age 16+; one adult per session; must be able to climb ladders into the cockpits£50.00 per personPastOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
Target Stopped: The History of the Modern Tank
Friday 25 September (past)12:00–13:00 · National Army Museum · London
History & Heritage3rd partyFree (booking required)PastOrganised by National Army Museum
RAF Town Show Sunderland
Friday 25 September to Sunday 27 September (past)Keel Square, 273 High St W · Sunderland
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFreePastOrganised by RAF Recruitment (Royal Air Force)
86th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication
Sunday 20 September (past)11:00 · Westminster Abbey · London
Remembrance3rd partyListed as sold outWho can go: Ticket holders only (applications via RAF Ceremonial Office, now closed)Free; ticket by written application to the RAF Ceremonial Office, which closed…PastOrganised by Royal Air Force
All Together ONLINE – Science Workshop (Devon Science)
Saturday 19 September (past)11:00–12:00 · Online
Family3rd partyListed as sold outWho can go: Military children under 11 and the serving military communityFree (places limited)PastOrganised by Little Troopers
Battle of Britain Saturday
Saturday 19 September (past)10:00–16:00 · Jet Age Museum, Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Road East · Gloucester
History & Heritage3rd partyFree (donations welcome)PastOrganised by Jet Age Museum
Combat Casualties: What Should We Do When the Fighting is Over?
Friday 18 September (past)12:00–13:00 · National Army Museum · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFree (booking required)PastOrganised by National Army Museum
Women's Retreat: Falmouth 2026
Friday 18 September to Sunday 20 September (past)Falmouth
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyListed as sold outWho can go: Women from the naval community (serving, veterans, family members and the wider naval community)£50 per person contribution (accommodation and meals); registration closedPastOrganised by Royal Naval Association
Never let the Truth get in the Way of a Good Story: How Oral History Can Contribute to our Understanding of Air Power History
Thursday 17 September (past)12:00 · Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Ages 13+Free (registration required)PastOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
Veterans Outreach Drop in Session
Thursday 17 September (past)10:00–12:30 · Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (enter via Chelsea Gate) · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyPastOrganised by Royal Hospital Chelsea
Battle of Britain Day
Tuesday 15 September (past)Date to rememberRemembrancePast
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Photographs from Unsplash:
- A Guards band on the march by Paul Fiedler
- A chair-swing ride at a fair by Scott Webb
- Remembrance crosses with poppies by Chris Sansbury
- Pipers in kilts on parade by Bernie Andrew
- Highclere Castle by Tim Alex
- Big Ben and Westminster Bridge by Marcin Nowak
- Crowds and Union Flags on the Mall by JP Sheard