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Bishop Auckland — 20 June 2026
Bishop Auckland Armed Forces Day 2026
On 20 July 2026, Bishop Auckland College will proudly host Armed Forces Day, bringing the community together for an unforgettable celebration of service, strength, and support. The day will feature the adrenaline-fuelled UK Truck Pulling Championship, alongside a wide range of Armed Forces displays and engagement stands, giving visitors the…Gonville Place, Cambridge — 20 June 2026
Cambridge Armed Forces Day
We shall be having a variety of stalls and vehicles, demonstrations and entertainment, and cadets from all three services. The Cambridge Veterans Club is predominately behind planning and celebrating the day, the third year we have been able to support Armed Forces Day.Swindon — 20 June 2026
Swindon Armed Forces Day
Building on the success of 2025, our AFD will be a community celebration of our Armed Forces, proudly recognising the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve. The day brings together veterans, serving personnel, their families and the wider community to show appreciation and support.…Torquay — 20 June 2026
Torbay Armed Forces Day
A chance for the people of Torbay to thank our Armed Services for the defence of the country. Also to thank the Veteran community, and youth cadet forces. Including the family’s We will start with a march at 11 and a small parade on the green A Family day hosted…Pontypridd — 20 June 2026
Armed Forces Day Picnic in the Park – Pontypridd
Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd with a community picnic for all ages. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the chance to show your appreciation for our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Bring a picnic, relax in the park, and join us for a…Trimdon Grange — 20 June 2026
Armed Forces Family Fun Day
Armed Forces Day at Trimdon Grange Community Centre will be a family-friendly community celebration to recognise and thank serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families. The event will feature fairground rides, live entertainment, children’s games and activities, and opportunities to meet local veterans and service representatives. There will also be…Weston-super-Mare — 20 June 2026
Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces & Emergency Services day
The annual Armed Forces day has developed into a must see event that will incorporate displays by our brilliant armed Forces and emergency services. The purpose of the event is to showcase the work of our local armed Forces family and the 999 responders to the region, and give visitors…Amesbury — 21 June 2026
Salisbury Plain Armed Forces Day
The inaugural Amesbury Armed Forces Day Celebration on Holders Field, a vibrant, large-scale family fun day dedicated to honouring the bravery and service of our Armed Forces community. Set against the historic backdrop of Salisbury Plain, home to one of the UK’s largest military training areas, this event aims to…South Shields — 21–27 June 2026
South Tyneside Armed Forces Day
We will be in our 21st year now holding the Armed Forces Day 2026 celebration. It has become hugely popular with residents, visitors, uniformed organisations and the biking community, of which many travel long distances to attend the event. We have a steering group which has representatives from Community organisation,…Cambridge — 25 June 2026
Armed Forces Insight Day
This learning and discussion event brings together members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, spouses, partners, and families alongside NHS colleagues. The focus is on how skills, adaptability, and ways of working developed through military life translate into NHS and public service roles, often in non-linear…Boston — 27 June 2026
Boston Armed Forces Day
A celebration of our Armed Forces, with displays from Cadets and support from Armed Forces CharitiesBrackley — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day Brackley
Armed Forces Day in Brackley 2026 will be delivered through a strong partnership between the Royal British Legion Brackley Branch and Brackley Town Council, working closely with volunteers from across the local community. For the first time, the event will be coordinated by a dedicated working group chaired by the…Bridgwater — 27 June 2026
Bridgwater Armed Forces Day
This is a free to enter event for all to celebrate the role of the Armed Forces in Britain’s daily life. Free parking is available as is bus transport to the event. The day will consist of military displays and vehicles, interaction with various military activities including rifle, axe throwing…Norwich — 27 June 2026
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Armed Forces Day
Join us at the Nest for our third annual Armed Forces Day celebrations, a day packed with colour, pride, and community spirit as we honour the incredible men and women who serve our country. Expect a vibrant parade, impressive military vehicles and displays, delicious food and a fully stocked bar.…Carterton — 27 June 2026
Cartertons Armed Forces Day 27th June 2026
It is to Celebrate our armed forces for all they do to keep our country safe they and there families we owe them our lives and our freedom. we hope to have a full military parade and to get the families something to represent them and to show we appreciate…Banbury — 27 June 2026
Banbury Armed Forces Day
🎖️ Armed Forces Day – A Spectacular FREE Family Day Out! Join us as we celebrate Armed Forces Day in style – a fantastic community event that brought 1,000+ new visitors to the town last year, and 2026 is set to be even bigger and better! ✨ What to expect:…Stanley — 27 June 2026
SMARTT Verterans Armed Forces Day
Consett SMARTT Veterans Armed Forces Day is a day dedicated to honouring and recognising the service and sacrifice of active military personnel, veterans, and their families. We aim to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by our service personnel and their families. Activities will take place across the day, including…Uttoxeter — 27 June 2026
Uttoxeter Armed Forces Day Community Event
The event is a cohosted activity between the Town Council, the local RBL, the Uttoxeter Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, the Uttoxeter Branch of the RNA and local businesses. the aim is to promote awareness of, and to celebrate our Armed Forces members, those living veterans and their families…Edinburgh — 27 June 2026
Edinburgh Armed Forces day
A Parade will form up at Charlotte Square outside Bute House at 10.00 and will step off at 10.30. The Parade will follow a route along the south Carriageway of George St passing a Saluting Dias at the Assembly Rooms. On arrival at St Andrew Square there will be a…Havant — 27 June 2026
Havant Armed Forces Day
This will be the 1st AFD event in Havant other than the usual flag raising at the council offices. Were hoping to bring more awarness of the services offered by various veteran charities ie Havant veterans support hub, Havant RBL EX Servicemen’s club and local governance schools and employers. There…Hinckley — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade 2026
In partnership with the Hinckley combined Armed Forces and Veterans Community, this annual service of celebration will be led by Churches Together. The outdoor service will be held at 11am at the bandstand in Argents Mead, everyone is welcome to come and thank our past and present serving armed forces,…Huntingdon — 27–28 June 2026
Huntingdon Armed Forces Weekend
We will deliver the second Armed Forces Event in Huntingdon, commemorating the service and sacrifice of past and present service personnel. Our event, while focused on the armed forces, will have activities, music, craft stalls, etc, that will allow families to connect, generations to come together, provide selling opportunities for…Littlehampton — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces, Families and Veterans Day
Littlehampton Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’s Armed Forces Families and Veterans Day event will take place on the Seafront Greens on Saturday 27 June 2025. Join us from 10:30am for a FREE action-packed day to celebrate and honour those that serve and have served in the…Manchester — 27 June 2026
Manchester Armed Forces Day – A Big Thank You 2026
Manchester will proudly come together to celebrate the extraordinary service of our Armed Forces with a vibrant day of free activities in St Peter’s Square. Join us for an action-packed afternoon of family-friendly fun as we honour serving personnel, veterans and their families for their dedication, courage and sacrifice. The…Medbourne — 27 June 2026
The Medbourne Classic Armed Forces Day
We have set up a village charity called The Medbourne Classic. We are organising (this will be the first annual) a classic car meet, military vehicles and food stalls at our sport ground in Medbourne. The primary focus of the day is to recognise those who have served within the…Swindon — 27 June 2026
Swindon Armed Forces Day
The 2026 Swindon Armed Forces Day will be bigger than 2025, again at Lydiard Park, with a main arena displaying reenactment groups, WW2 vehicles, contingents from the Army, Navy & RAF and much much more… Keep checking for updates on Swindon Armed Forces Day facebook page.Mistley — 27 June 2026
Mistley Community Armed Forces Day
The Event is a celebration of our Armed Forces in the community. We live in a rural area and have a high proportion of both Veterans and Armed Forces personnel living locally. The event will have re enactors displaying in the form of a time line from medieval masters at…School Lane, Northrepps — 27 June 2026
Northrepps Royal British Legion Armed Forces Day Event
Northrepps RBL are proud to support our Armed Forces with a spectacular day with military charities, re-enactors, military vehicles and an exciting selection of exhibits and displays, making this a very special day. Lots to see and do so please come along and support our military.Pembrey — 27 June 2026
Wales National Armed Forces Day
Carmarthenshire County Council will host the Wales National Armed Forces Day at Pembrey Country Park in June 2026. The event is designed to recognise and celebrate the contribution of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families. The day will begin with an opening ceremony…Meyrick Owen Way, Pembroke Dock — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day
Pembroke Dock was once a major Royal dockyard, building over 250 ships for the Royal Navy; while during World War II this small town in West Wales housed an RAF base which became the world’s largest flying boat station. Pembroke Dock was also a key port for the Royal Navy…Pirbright — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day Picnic on the Green
On 27th June, the Army Training Centre Pirbright will join forces with Pirbright Parish Council to host a Picnic on the Green. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to show support for the Armed Forces, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and cadets. It aims to bring together military members, their…Rushden — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day Rushden
A Parade consisting of Band, Veterans, Cadet Forces, Uniformed organisations & Military Vehicles etc. starts at 1pm from Alfred Lord Tennyson School Playground, John Street NN10 9NL through the town centre (High Street) and finishes at Rushden Station, Station Approach NN10 0AW. At the Station throughout the afternoon will be…Scarborough — 27 June 2026
Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2026
Flag Raising Day: Monday 22 June Armed Forces Week : Community Engagement Project with Animated Objects Theatre Company RBL AFD Gala Dinner: 26 June Armed Forces Day: 27 June Civic opening by Charter Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough with Military VIPs – tbc Aerial Displays Involvement from Royal Navy,…Southbourne — 27–28 June 2026
Shake and Stir Armed Forces Weekend 2026
Event Description – Shake & Stir Armed Forces Weekend 2026 Shake & Stir Armed Forces Weekend will take place in Southbourne on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026, celebrating our Armed Forces past and present through music, history, and community participation. The event is for the whole community –…Saint Columb — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day – cook out / camp out 2026
Join Us for an Unforgettable Armed Forces Day 2026 at Kamp Menalhyl Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2026 in the great outdoors. We’re thrilled to invite veterans, their families, and the local community to our event at our beautiful Kamp Menalhyl; Armed Forces Day…Swanley — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day
A free family event to say thank you to our Armed Forces personnel. There will be a selection of food, drink, miniature railway and community stands. Entertainment will take place throughout the day, craft stands, face painting, children’s rides. The Army, Air, Police and Sea Cadets will have display stands…Worcester — 27 June 2026
Armed Forces Day 2026 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
A four team wheelchair basketball tournament supporting members of the British Armed Forces. Teams will come from the armed forces and emergency services to showcase the amazing talent within the service communities. The event is open to the public where we will also host a taster session for attendees to…Ashford — 28 June 2026
Ashford Armed Forces Fun Day
A variety of games, entertainment, retail stalls and information stalls, this is a free event and everyone is welcome. Further information to followBridlington — 28 June–5 July 2026
Bridlington Armed Forces Day 2026
Following the successful theme of previous Armed Forces Day events, Bridlington Armed Forces Day 2026 will be a fun community event, enabling both townsfolk and visitors to celebrate the contribution and Service of the Armed Forces Community. The event will commence with a band leading a parade from the Cenotaph…Leeds — 28 June 2026
Leeds Armed Forces Day 2026
Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 28th June, 11am – 4pm, with a free event on Briggate in Leeds City Centre. The day will include a parade, stalls, stands and exhibitions, plus activities for the whole family to get involved with.…Prudhoe — 28 June 2026
Prudhoe Armed Forces Day Event
Prudhoe Armed Forces Day Join us in Prudhoe to honour the service and dedication of the men and women of the British Armed Forces, past and present. This family-friendly community event brings together residents, veterans, serving personnel, cadets, and local organisations for a day of celebration, recognition, and fun. Highlights…Salisbury — 28 June 2026
Salisbury Armed Forces Day
Salisbury City Council’s annual Armed Forces Day event is returning this June, a fantastic community event to honour and celebrate the brave members of our Armed Forces, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to the service of our country. The event will take place on Sunday 28 June…PETERBOROUGH — 28 June 2026
Stamford Armed Forces Day
Open to members of the public from Stamford and beyond. Fun fair, side stalls, charity stalls, military vehicle display, open air church service, music (local bands, piped bands, concert bands and military bands) as well as the military wives choir.Stanley — 28 June 2026
Armed Forces Day 2026 – Stanley
Armed Forces Day celebrations return to Stanley for 2026 – bringing fun for all ages and recognising the work of the Armed Forces.STOKE ON TRENT — 28 June 2026
NORTH STAFFS ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS CELEBRATION DAY
Full military parade and Drumhead service, Family fun day, military displays, military charity stalls. Funfair , various commercial information stands and business stallsWalsall — 28 June 2026
Armed Forces Day 2026
This will be Walsall Council’s First Armed Forces Day event and will be free. A day to celebrate and say “Thank you” to our Armed Forces Community whilst raising awareness. We intend to have a military parade made up of serving personnel, cadets, veterans and standard bearers. We will also…West Lothian — 4 July 2026
Armed Forces Day – Falkirk
This is the 3rd year we have organised Armed Forces Day Falkirk. We have invited the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Military Families, Veterans, Tri-Cadet Forces and the communities. The event is an opportunity to bring the community together to thank our Armed Forces Community and our veterans.…Doncaster — 4 July 2026
Military vs Cancer Armed Forces Day Rugby Event, Doncaster
Looking for a fantastic day out to celebrate Armed Forces Day, reconnect with old friends, and support a great cause? Look no further than the Military vs Cancer Armed Forces Day Rugby Event at Castle Park, the home of Doncaster Knights on Saturday 4th July at 1100! This one-of-a-kind event…Poole — 4 July 2026
Poole Armed Forces Day
Fun stalls presented by various Armed Forces groups, such as Royal Marines Association, Royal Air Forces Association, veterans’ groups, military groups and cadet groups. Further details will be announced in due course.Taunton — 4 July 2026
Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026 (SAFD26)
SAFD 26 will again operate under the auspices of the National AFD framework and guidelines. It will be a free to enter for all fun filled day out.TORQUAY — 4 July 2026
Torquay Armed Forces Day 2026
Torquay Armed Forces Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, 4th July 2026. It will be held in St Marychurch, Torquay. The event will be held for any serving members of the armed forces, as well as military Veterans of the Torquay area, and any local people of St Marychurch…Pontefract — 4 July 2026
Wakefield Armed Forces Day
Wakefield Armed Forces Day is a free, family-friendly event celebrating and honouring the contributions and sacrifices of both serving and veteran members of the armed forces, as well as the broader services of military personnel. The event has a number of highlights that include the veterans parade, free fall parachute…Woodstock — 4 July 2026
Armed Forces Day at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Our Armed Forces Day event at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum is designed to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of the UK’s Armed Forces. The Armed Forces community, from current personnel and veterans to service families and cadets, will have free access to the exhibitions. There will be stalls…