Events & rallies

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.

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).

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.

Wales Whisky Fest 2026

Imperial Hotel · Llandudno

Fri, 30 October 2026 – Sun, 1 November 2026

Organised by Wales Whisky Fest

A whisky festival in Llandudno with a Friday opening dinner pairing Welsh food with whiskies, two Saturday tasting sessions with exhibitors from Wales and around the world, and Sunday sessions at Penderyn's Llandudno distillery.

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.

Peaceful Protest Barnham Gates

Venue to be announced

Sun, 1 November 2026, 13:00–17:00

Every Sunday

Organised by Safer Community Group

Peaceful community protest against the proposal to house over 1,250 illegal immigrants at Barnham Camp.

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.

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.

#together 5th Anniversary Event

NOVOTEL LONDON WEST · London

Sat, 7 November 2026, 10:00–18:00

Organised by #together

#together are holding their 5th anniversary event which will take place in London on Saturday 7 November 2026.

The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance

Royal Albert Hall · London

Sat, 7 November 2026, 14:00

Organised by Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, held the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday. There are two performances, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, and members of the Royal Family attend.

The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance

Royal Albert Hall · London

Sat, 7 November 2026, 19:00

Organised by Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, held the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday. There are two performances, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, and members of the Royal Family attend.

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.

Remembrance Parade (Annual Civic Parade of Remembrance)

The Malt car park (muster); War Memorial Hall; All Saints Church · Aston-on-Trent

Sun, 8 November 2026, 09:45

Organised by Aston on Trent Parish Council

Aston-on-Trent's annual civic parade of Remembrance. Community groups gather at The Malt car park and parade to the War Memorial Hall for a short service, then on to All Saints Church.

Remembrance Parade

Heanor Town Hall (start); Heanor Memorial Park and St Lawrence Church · Heanor

Sun, 8 November 2026, 10:00

Organised by Heanor & Loscoe Town Council

Heanor's Remembrance Parade sets off from Heanor Town Hall along Market Street and Ilkeston Road to the Memorial in Memorial Park. Wreaths are laid there and at St Lawrence Church, where a Service of Remembrance follows.

Leamington Remembrance Parade

War Memorial, Euston Place · Leamington Spa

Sun, 8 November 2026, 10:50–11:30

Organised by Warwick District Council

Leamington Spa's annual Remembrance service and parade. The parade goes from the junction of Regent Street and Windsor Street to an open-air service at the War Memorial on Euston Place.

Remembrance Sunday

War Memorial, Chapel Green · Crowborough

Sun, 8 November 2026, 11:00

Organised by Crowborough Town Council

Crowborough's Remembrance Sunday. A parade marches from Croft Road car park to the War Memorial on Chapel Green for wreath laying at 11am, followed by a service at All Saints Church.

National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph

The Cenotaph, Whitehall · London

Sun, 8 November 2026, 11:00

Organised by HM Government, with the Royal British Legion (March Past)

The national Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, with a two-minute silence at 11am and the Royal British Legion's March Past of veterans. The public can watch from the pavements along Whitehall and Parliament Street without a ticket.

Salisbury City Hall with Treorchy Male Choir

Salisbury City Hall · Salisbury

Sun, 8 November 2026, 15:30

Organised by The Royal Marines Association Concert Band

An afternoon concert at Salisbury City Hall by the Royal Marines Association Concert Band with Treorchy Male Choir, featuring military favourites, classics and choral works. It raises money for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity.

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.

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.

Countryside Day (The November Meeting, Day 1)

Cheltenham Racecourse · Cheltenham

Fri, 13 November 2026, 10:30

Organised by The Jockey Club (Cheltenham Racecourse)

The first day of Cheltenham Racecourse's November Meeting, billed as a celebration of rural life and jump racing. Gates open at 10:30am and the first race is at 1:10pm.

National Day of Protest against Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) 2026

Any council building in your area, preferably County Council or City Council · Where you live.

Sat, 14 November 2026, 10:00–14:00

Organised by Thomas Smith, on behalf of cross party campaign group 'Hands Off Leicestershire'

Are you in one of the 14 areas affected by the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The government are trying to enforce a reorganisation of your local government structure. If you oppose the LGR why not join us in mounting a simultaneous protest, which will hopefully attract media and government attention. Get together with other people that feel the same …

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.

The Second Margaret Thatcher Centre Annual Academic Symposium

Møller Institute, Churchill College · Cambridge

Fri, 20 November 2026, 12:30–19:00

Organised by Margaret Thatcher Centre

A half-day conference on Margaret Thatcher's legacy and the geopolitical and economic shifts of her era, forty years on from the Single European Act. Chaired by the Centre's academic director, Dr Tim Aker, with speakers including the Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind KC, Michael McManus, the Rev Jonathan Aitken, Lord Norton of Louth, Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell, Professor Catherine Barnard and Peter Just. Registration from 12.30pm, buffet lunch at 1pm, sessions until 6pm, then an hour's drinks reception. Business attire.

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.

UK Parliament Week

Venue to be announced

Mon, 23 November 2026, 00:00 – Sun, 29 November 2026, 23:00

Organised by Parliament

WHAT IS UK PARLIAMENT WEEK? UK Parliament Week (UKPW) is an annual event, spreading the word about what UK Parliament is, what it does and how you can get involved. Register to get a free kit to help you get informed about your UK Parliament, take action and make an impact on the issues you care about. The UKPW booklets are tailored for primary schools, secondary schools, youth groups or over 18s, so pick whichever booklet suits your group best. Use the options in the booklet to plan a UK Parliament Week activity to suit whatever time you have available and age groups you’re working with.

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.

The Big Hoolie

St Andrews

Sat, 28 November 2026

Organised by BID St Andrews

BID St Andrews' annual St Andrew's Day celebration in St Andrews town centre, with stallholders and performers. The organisers say planning is under way and more details will follow.

Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd · Builth Wells

Mon, 30 November 2026 – Tue, 1 December 2026

Organised by Royal Welsh Agricultural Society

A two-day winter fair at the Royal Welsh Showground with livestock competitions and auctions, trade stands, and a food hall featuring Welsh producers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Put Christ Back Into Christmas 2026

Venue to be announced

Sat, 12 December 2026, 15:00–19:00

Organised by Urban Scoop

After the success of last years Put The Christ Back Into Christmas event, the organisers have announced this years event has been scheduled for 12th Dec 2026. Save the date, and check back for details closer to the time.

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.

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.

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.

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.