Events & rallies
Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
September 2026
All Together ONLINE – Science Workshop (Devon Science)
Online
Sat, 19 September 2026, 11:00–12:00
Organised by Little Troopers
A free live online science session from the charity Little Troopers, part of its All Together Online series for military children under 11, led by a resident scientist using easily accessible items.
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.
RAF Town Show Sunderland
Keel Square, 273 High St W · Sunderland
Fri, 25 September 2026, 10:00 – Sun, 27 September 2026, 17:00
Organised by RAF Recruitment (Royal Air Force)
A free Royal Air Force recruitment Town Show in Sunderland's Keel Square, with an RAF military village, activities, live demonstrations and the chance to speak to RAF personnel about careers.
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.
October 2026
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.
RAF Town Show Coventry
Broadgate Square · Coventry
Fri, 9 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
An RAF recruitment roadshow in Broadgate, Coventry, with an RAF 'military village', live demonstrations and hands-on activities, and the chance to talk to RAF personnel about careers.
RAF Town Show Coventry
Broadgate Square · Coventry
Sat, 10 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
An RAF recruitment roadshow in Broadgate, Coventry, with an RAF 'military village', live demonstrations and hands-on activities, and the chance to talk to RAF personnel about careers.
RAF Town Show Coventry
Broadgate Square · Coventry
Sun, 11 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
An RAF recruitment roadshow in Broadgate, Coventry, with an RAF 'military village', live demonstrations and hands-on activities, and the chance to talk to RAF personnel about careers.
Connected Families Activity Day and Family Weekend - Helensburgh
Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre · Helensburgh
Fri, 16 October 2026 – Sun, 18 October 2026
Organised by Royal Navy Forum (Royal Navy Family and People Support)
A free outdoor weekend at Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre for dispersed Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary families, with a separate free activity day on Saturday 17 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).
RAF Town Show Manchester
St Peter's Square · Manchester
Sat, 24 October 2026 – Sun, 25 October 2026
Organised by Royal Air Force (RAF Recruitment)
An RAF recruitment town show in St Peter's Square, Manchester, with a military village, live demonstrations and hands-on activities, and RAF personnel available to talk about careers.
November 2026
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.
Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food & Gift Fair
Sandringham Estate · King's Lynn
Fri, 13 November 2026, 10:00 – Sun, 15 November 2026, 17:00
Organised by Living Heritage Country Shows (Living Heritage Event Hire Services Ltd)
A three-day Christmas fair on the Sandringham Estate with craft stalls, food halls, gifts, demonstrations, live music and a cookery theatre.
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.
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
Illuminated
National Memorial Arboretum · Alrewas
Fri, 4 December 2026, 16:30 – Tue, 22 December 2026
Organised by National Memorial Arboretum
An evening trail at the National Memorial Arboretum that uses light, sound and colour, with installations telling the Arboretum's stories in its 25th anniversary year. Entry is by timed ticket, with relaxed sessions on three evenings.
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.
Windsor Castle Festive Weekend
Windsor Castle (throughout the Castle, Chapel and Learning Centre) · Windsor
Sat, 12 December 2026, 10:30 – Sun, 13 December 2026, 15:00
Organised by Royal Collection Trust
Victorian-themed Christmas activities across Windsor Castle, including Victorian food demonstrations, community choirs in St George's Hall, storytelling, crafts and organ music in St George's Chapel. Included with Castle admission.
Festive Family Fun
Pug Yard Learning Centre, Windsor Castle · Windsor
Sat, 19 December 2026, 10:00 – Sun, 3 January 2027, 14:30
Organised by Royal Collection Trust
Victorian Christmas craft activities and dressing-up for families in the Pug Yard Learning Centre at Windsor Castle during the school holidays, with a trail about Victorian Christmases around the Castle. Included with Castle admission.
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