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Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Margaret Thatcher Lecture & Gala Dinner 2026
The Royal Hospital Chelsea · London
Mon, 14 December 2026, 18:30–22:30
Organised by Margaret Thatcher Centre
The Margaret Thatcher Centre closes its centenary year with its annual lecture and black-tie gala dinner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea — home of the Chelsea Pensioners, and where Margaret Thatcher's ashes were laid to rest beside her husband, Sir Denis. This year's lecture is given by the Rt Hon the Lord Gove PC, the former cabinet minister and editor of The Spectator. Drinks reception at 6.30pm, dinner at 7.15pm. Black tie.
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.
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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
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
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- A chair-swing ride at a fair by Scott Webb
- Highclere Castle by Tim Alex
- A Guards band on the march by Paul Fiedler
- Crowds and Union Flags on the Mall by JP Sheard
- Big Ben and Westminster Bridge by Marcin Nowak