The Army takes part in and hosts many public events throughout the year, from musical spectaculars to displays of some of the most up to date equipment in use today by armed forces around the world.
29 September
Soldiers embark on an epic 24,000 nautical mile voyage in a test of endurance and stamina as HM Sail Training Craft 'Discoverer' sails from Gosport on Ex PACIFIC LONGBOW.
2018
The Queen's Guard and Queen's Life Guard are the names given to contingents of soldiers charged with guarding the official royal residences in London.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment consists of a Squadron of The Life Guards, who wear red tunics and white plumed helmets, and a Squadron of The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons) with blue tunics and red plumed helmets.
Each year the Sovereign drives in State to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament and is accompanied by various elements of Household Division.
Women have always worked with the military. Famously, Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole trailblazing when working voluntarily in the Crimean War.
Exercise WYVERN TOR is a large scale military deployment which facilitates the biggest outward bound challenge for young people anywhere in the UK.
June 2
Visitors to Cardiff Bay on Saturday, June 2, will be treated to an exceptional display of music from some of the military’s finest bands.
22 - 25 OCTOBER 2018
The British Army Land Combat Power Visit features a demonstration of combat power including an armoured assault onto an urban objective.
Thursday 8 November 2018
The Games of Remembrance, through the power of football, brings World War 1 stories of courage and sacrifice alive, 100 years after the guns fell silent.
2019
The Changing of the Guard is a popular London tourist attraction.
