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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
Wednesday 16 September18:30–19:30 · Henry VIII's Kitchens, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Historic Royal Palaces members£35.00 (separate ticket, advance booking required)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Veterans Outreach Drop in Session
Thursday 17 September10:00–12:30 · Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (enter via Chelsea Gate) · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyOrganised by Royal Hospital Chelsea
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 September12:00 · Sunderland Suite, RAF Museum London · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Ages 13+Free (registration required)Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
Combat Casualties: What Should We Do When the Fighting is Over?
Friday 18 September12:00–13:00 · National Army Museum · London
Armed Forces & Veterans3rd partyFree (booking required)Organised by National Army Museum
86th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication
Sunday 20 September11:00 · 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…Organised by Royal Air Force
Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys
Sunday 20 September21:30–22:05 · Tower of London · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyListed as sold outWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces membersChoose £10.00-£50.00 per ticket (suggested £30.00); 20 September sold outOrganised by Historic Royal Palaces
Little Swifts
Thursday 24 September10:30–11:30 · RAF Museum London (usually room H6) · London
Family3rd partyWho can go: Pre-school children aged 2-5 (accompanying adults do not need a ticket)Free (tickets per child; donations invited)Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
Target Stopped: The History of the Modern Tank
Friday 25 September12:00–13:00 · National Army Museum · London
History & Heritage3rd partyFree (booking required)Organised by National Army Museum
Members-Only Early Gardens Access
Saturday 26 September09:00–10:00 · Hampton Court Palace gardens · Hampton Court
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces membersFree for members (advance booking required)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Relaxed Events, Children and Families
Sunday 27 September09:00–11:00 · Tower of London · London
Family3rd partyWho can go: Neurodivergent and Learning Disabled children (5-16) and their families and friends£1.00 per person (advance booking required)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Tuesday 29 September10:30 · 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 personOrganised by Royal Air Force Museum
Common Hall: Election of the Lord Mayor
Tuesday 29 September11:45 · Guildhall · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Liverymen of the City of London livery companies (of at least one year's standing)Organised by City of London Corporation
October 2026
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)
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
Members-Only Bat Walks
Wednesday 7 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
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
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
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
Members-Only Tudor Queens Talk
Monday 12 October18:30–20:00 · Garden Room, Hampton Court Palace · East Molesey
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Historic Royal Palaces members (all attendees must be named members holding valid membership)£15.00Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
Wednesday 14 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
November 2026
Members-Only Concert: Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
Thursday 5 November19:00–20:00 · Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members£30.00 adults, £17.00 childrenOrganised by Historic Royal Palaces (selling tickets as agent for the Chapel Royal, Tower of London)
#together 5th Anniversary Event
Saturday 7 November10:00–18:00 · NOVOTEL LONDON WEST · London
3rd partyOrganised by #together
The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance
Saturday 7 November14:00 · Royal Albert Hall · London
Remembrance3rd partyWho can go: Royal British Legion members (tickets allocated by a members' ballot)Organised by Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance
Saturday 7 November19:00 · Royal Albert Hall · London
Remembrance3rd partyWho can go: Royal British Legion members (tickets allocated by a members' ballot)Organised by Royal British Legion
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
National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph
Sunday 8 November11:00 · The Cenotaph, Whitehall · London
Remembrance3rd partyFreeOrganised by HM Government, with the Royal British Legion (March Past)
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 Lord Mayor's Show
Saturday 14 November11:00 · Starts at Mansion House · City of London
History & Heritage3rd partyFreeOrganised by The Lord Mayor's Show
Members-Only Ceremony of the Keys
Sunday 15 November21:30 · Tower of London · London
Royal & Ceremonial3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces membersPay what you choose, £10.00 to £50.00 per ticket (suggested £30.00)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace ice rink
From Friday 20 November to Sunday 3 JanuaryFri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan · Hampton Court Palace · East Molesey
Family3rd partySeparate ticket (palace admission not included); prices not yet publishedOrganised by Historic Royal Palaces
Gardens open days (Hampton Court Palace)
Saturday 21 November to Sunday 22 NovemberHampton Court Palace gardens · East Molesey
History & Heritage3rd partyFree (gardens only)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
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
December 2026
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
Monday 7 December19:30 · The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members only£30.00 adults, £17.00 children (under 5s do not need a ticket)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Little Swifts
Tuesday 8 December10:30–11:30 · RAF Museum London (usually room H6) · London
Family3rd partyWho can go: Pre-school children aged 2 to 5, with an accompanying adultFree (donation invited when booking).Organised by Royal Air Force Museum
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
Wednesday 9 December19:30 · The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members only£30.00 adults, £17.00 children (under 5s do not need a ticket)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Carols by Candlelight
Thursday 10 December19:00–20:00 · Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
History & Heritage3rd party£30Organised by The Chapel Royal, HM Tower of London (tickets sold by Historic Royal Palaces as agent)
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
Monday 14 December19:30 · The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members only£30.00 adults, £17.00 children (under 5s do not need a ticket)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
Tuesday 15 December18:00 · The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members only£30.00 adults, £17.00 children (under 5s do not need a ticket)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
Wednesday 16 December18:00 · The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members only£30.00 adults, £17.00 children (under 5s do not need a ticket)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Members-Only Christmas Carol Service
Wednesday 16 December19:30 · The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London · London
History & Heritage3rd partyWho can go: Named Historic Royal Palaces members only£30.00 adults, £17.00 children (under 5s do not need a ticket)Organised by Historic Royal Palaces
Gardens open day: 26 December (Wilderness only)
Saturday 26 DecemberThe Wilderness, Hampton Court Palace · Hampton Court
History & Heritage3rd partyFree (Wilderness only); the Palace, Maze and Magic Garden still need a ticketOrganised by Historic Royal Palaces
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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