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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
Battle of Britain Day
Tue, 15 September 2026
15 September is Battle of Britain Day, marking the date in 1940 when RAF Fighter Command claimed a decisive victory over the German Luftwaffe. 2026 is the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Veterans Outreach Drop in Session
Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (enter via Chelsea Gate) · London
Thu, 17 September 2026, 10:00–12:30
Organised by Royal Hospital Chelsea
A veterans' outreach drop-in session at Royal Hospital Chelsea, supported on this date by the Department for Work & Pensions, SSAFA, Combat Stress and Veterans RVP. No booking is required; visitors go to Chelsea Gate and are directed to Soane Stable Yard.
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.
Women's Retreat: Falmouth 2026
Falmouth
Fri, 18 September 2026 – Sun, 20 September 2026
Organised by Royal Naval Association
A weekend retreat in Falmouth for women from across the Royal Naval Association community, delivered in partnership with Lest We Forget Association and focused on connection, wellbeing, resilience and peer support. The RNA announced on 5 August 2026 that registration had closed.
Combat Casualties: What Should We Do When the Fighting is Over?
National Army Museum · London
Fri, 18 September 2026, 12:00–13:00
Organised by National Army Museum
A talk in which surgeon, professor and Army reservist Shehan Hettiaratchy examines how society can support those affected by war. It takes place at the National Army Museum in Chelsea and can also be watched online.
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.
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.
86th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication
Westminster Abbey · London
Sun, 20 September 2026, 11:00
Organised by Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force's annual service at Westminster Abbey marking the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Attendance is by ticket, applied for in writing to the RAF Ceremonial Office by 10 July 2026.
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.
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.
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.
October 2026
RAFA Adventures: RAFA Walks
Venue to be announced
Thu, 1 October 2026 – Sat, 31 October 2026
Organised by Royal Air Forces Association
A month-long fundraising walking challenge for the Royal Air Forces Association. Participants choose their own route and distance anywhere in the world and walk at their own pace during October.
Veterans Outreach Drop-In: Breakfast Club
Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea (arrive at Chelsea Gate) · London
Thu, 1 October 2026, 10:00–12:30
Organised by Royal Hospital Chelsea (Veterans Outreach programme)
A Thursday drop-in session run by the Royal Hospital Chelsea's Veterans Outreach programme, held on this date as a Breakfast Club, with the Royal British Legion, Blind Veterans UK, the Royal Air Forces Association and Samaritans Central London supporting.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
Wales
Fri, 2 October 2026 – Tue, 13 October 2026
Organised by British Army - Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade
The British Army's annual patrolling exercise, held in Wales and hosted by Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade. It is for military patrols from all three Services and international teams, not for the public.
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.
Ride to the Wall
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road · Alrewas
Sat, 3 October 2026, 09:00–17:00
Organised by National Memorial Arboretum with Ride to the Wall
An annual gathering of motorcyclists at the National Memorial Arboretum to remember the names on the Armed Forces Memorial, including a Service of Remembrance at the memorial. The ride raises funds for the Arboretum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Veteran UK EXPO London
QEII Centre · London
Tue, 27 October 2026
Organised by SATOS Media Limited (Veteran UK)
A careers expo at the QEII Centre in London that connects service leavers and veterans with employers, with more than 100 exhibitors and speaker sessions on the job market and security clearance. Exhibitors include the Royal British Legion and SSAFA.
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.
SSAFA Defence Industry Charitable Dinner
London
Tue, 27 October 2026, 18:30–22:45
Organised by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
SSAFA's annual fundraising dinner for representatives of the international defence sector, hosted by the Chief of the Defence Staff with a keynote address from a Member of Parliament.
From Deterrence to Intervention and Back Again: The Strategic Drift of UK Defence Policy Since the Cold War
Furness Lecture Theatre 1, Lancaster University (Bailrigg campus) · Lancaster
Thu, 29 October 2026, 17:00
Organised by RAF Museum with the Centre for War and Diplomacy, Lancaster University
A lecture by Dr Andrew Curtis examining UK defence policy from the end of the Cold War to the present, including defence reviews and the Iraq and Afghanistan interventions. It is held at Lancaster University and can also be watched online.
November 2026
RMA Walcheren Service
RM Garden, Eastney (Royal Marines Memorial Garden) · Portsmouth
Sun, 1 November 2026, 11:30
Organised by Royal Marines Association
A Royal Marines Association service commemorating Walcheren, held at the Royal Marines garden in Eastney. It appears in the Portsea & Portsmouth Royal Naval Association branch's 2026 diary.
The Band of HM Royal Marines 4th November 2026
Exmouth Pavilion · Exmouth
Wed, 4 November 2026, 19:30
Organised by Exmouth Pavilion
A concert by the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines at Exmouth Pavilion, with music ranging from military classics and film scores to marches and modern pieces. The venue says it will feature the Corps of Drums and solo performances.
Cenotaph Parade 2026 (Royal Naval Association contingent)
The Cenotaph, Whitehall · London
Sun, 8 November 2026
Organised by Royal Naval Association
The Royal Naval Association is sending a contingent of up to 140 shipmates to march in the Cenotaph Parade on Remembrance Sunday. Places were allocated first come, first served, and the RNA is holding a lunch reception afterwards for 50 members.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
RMA Op Frankton Service (Cockleshell Heroes)
Eastney Memorial Gardens (Royal Marines memorial garden, Eastney) · Portsmouth
Sun, 6 December 2026, 11:30
Organised by RMA - The Royal Marines Charity (Royal Marines Association)
A service held by the RMA (Royal Marines Association) commemorating Operation Frankton, the 'Cockleshell Heroes' raid, at Eastney Memorial Gardens in Portsmouth.
Christmas with the Royal Marines
Truro Cathedral · Truro
Wed, 9 December 2026, 19:30–21:30
Organised by Truro Cathedral
The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Plymouth performs Christmas music, military marches and show pieces at Truro Cathedral, with a display by its Corps of Drums.
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.
The Band of HM Royal Marines
Exmouth Pavilion · Exmouth
Wed, 16 December 2026, 19:30
Organised by Exmouth Pavilion
A concert by the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines at Exmouth Pavilion, ranging from military classics and film scores to traditional marches and modern hits, with the Corps of Drums and solo performances.
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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
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