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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.
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.
Battle of Britain Hangar Dance
RAF and Events Building, We'll Meet Again Museum, Shore Road, Freiston Shore · Boston
Sat, 19 September 2026
Organised by We'll Meet Again WW2 Museum
A Battle of Britain dance in the We'll Meet Again Museum's new RAF and Events Building, with live singing from vintage vocalist Miss Lily Lovejoy and music from vintage DJ Toby Garner. Admission is by ticket only, booked by phone.
Battle of Britain Saturday
Jet Age Museum, Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Road East · Gloucester
Sat, 19 September 2026, 10:00–16:00
Organised by Jet Age Museum
The Jet Age Museum marks Battle of Britain Day with a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast (time and aircraft to be confirmed), a display by No 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, re-enactors, RAF and military vehicle displays and service veterans' charities. Admission is free.
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.
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.
World Uckers Championships 2026
Royal Maritime Hotel, Queen Street · Portsmouth
Sat, 3 October 2026, 09:00
Organised by Royal Naval Association
The Royal Naval Association's annual championship for Uckers, a board game with a long naval tradition. Players enter individually or in pairs, and family, friends and supporters are invited to come and watch.
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.
100 Years of TV - Helensburgh
Drumfork Community Centre · Helensburgh
Thu, 8 October 2026
Organised by Royal Navy Forum (Member Events and Activities)
An event at Drumfork Community Centre marking 100 years since the invention of television by John Logie Baird, who was born in Helensburgh. It is listed on the Royal Navy Forum and booked through its Member Events and Activities group.
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.
Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival
Venues across Pontypridd · Pontypridd
Fri, 9 October 2026 – Sun, 11 October 2026
Organised by Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival
A festival in Pontypridd celebrating the Welsh language, local history and music in memory of the composer Morfydd Owen. Listed activities include clog dancing, live street music and a lampshade parade.
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.
The International Churchill Society's forty-third conference
Thu, 15 October 2026 – Sun, 18 October 2026
The International Churchill Society's 43rd conference, held in Philadelphia, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and Churchill's American connections.
Aldershot RNA Trafalgar Night Dinner
Garretts · Aldershot
Sat, 17 October 2026
Organised by Aldershot Royal Naval Association
The Trafalgar Night dinner of the Aldershot branch of the Royal Naval Association, held at Garretts in Aldershot.
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.
Trafalgar Day
Wed, 21 October 2026
Trafalgar Day marks the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, in which the British fleet under Admiral Lord Nelson defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets and Nelson was mortally wounded.
Trafalgar Night Dinner 2026
Thomas A Becket · Worthing
Wed, 21 October 2026, 19:00
Organised by Royal Naval Association - Worthing Branch
The Worthing branch of the Royal Naval Association holds its annual Trafalgar Night Dinner with a set menu. Dress is black tie, mess dress or lounge suit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The AIR 81 Series (Lunchtime Lecture: The Air Ministry Regrets: Facts, fiction, and emotional truths in the AIR81 series)
Lecture Theatre, RAF Museum Midlands · Cosford
Thu, 19 November 2026, 12:00
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free lunchtime lecture by Stuart Hadaway and Emily Walton of the Air Historical Branch on the AIR 81 files, the Air Ministry's Second World War RAF casualty records now held at The National Archives. It is held in person at RAF Museum Midlands and streamed online.
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.
35 Years since the Gulf War (Virtual Lecture: 35 years since Desert Storm: Saddam, AI, and the future of Air Warfare)
Online
Thu, 26 November 2026, 18:00
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
A free online lecture by Ioannis Sidiropoulos on Operation Desert Storm as an early sign of the questions raised by AI in air warfare. It compares US and European approaches to military AI and accountability.
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.
RAF Aircraft Procurement: Air Ministry Specifications and Design Competitions
Online
Thu, 10 December 2026, 18:00
Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
An online lecture by aviation historian Tony Buttler on how the Air Ministry procured new RAF aircraft through specifications and design competitions from the 1930s to the 1950s. It is hosted by the RAF Museum on Crowdcast.
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.
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 Wreath Making at Windsor Castle
Pug Yard Learning Centre, Windsor Castle · Windsor
Sat, 12 December 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Collection Trust
A hands-on workshop led by local florist Liz Aston to make a festive wreath to take home, held in the Pug Yard Learning Centre at Windsor Castle. Materials and equipment are supplied.
Festive Wreath Making at Windsor Castle
Pug Yard Learning Centre, Windsor Castle · Windsor
Sat, 12 December 2026, 14:00
Organised by Royal Collection Trust
A hands-on workshop led by local florist Liz Aston to make a festive wreath to take home, held in the Pug Yard Learning Centre at Windsor Castle. Materials and equipment are supplied.
Festive Wreath Making at Windsor Castle
Pug Yard Learning Centre, Windsor Castle · Windsor
Sun, 13 December 2026, 10:30
Organised by Royal Collection Trust
A hands-on workshop led by local florist Liz Aston to make a festive wreath to take home, held in the Pug Yard Learning Centre at Windsor Castle. Materials and equipment are supplied.
Festive Wreath Making at Windsor Castle
Pug Yard Learning Centre, Windsor Castle · Windsor
Sun, 13 December 2026, 14:00
Organised by Royal Collection Trust
A hands-on workshop led by local florist Liz Aston to make a festive wreath to take home, held in the Pug Yard Learning Centre at Windsor Castle. Materials and equipment are supplied.
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.
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.
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.
'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
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
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
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
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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