Armed Forces Day 2026

We are excited to welcome back our Armed Forces Day to The Nest – a family fun day celebrating our Armed Forces community.

Come along to The Nest from 10:30am and get involved in a range of family fun activities and Armed Forces-themed celebrations, including a Forces2Canaries Walking Football Exhibition Tournament.

At 11:30am the City of Norwich Pipe Band will also lead a military parade of service personnel and veterans.

Serving personnel or veteran yourself? We would love to see attendees with uniforms and medals – we can’t wait to hear your story.

The event is free and open to the public.

Simply register online and join us in recognising and celebrating our Armed Forces Community. Use the dropdown / tabs below to explore the full details about the day.

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Location: The Nest
Entrance Fee: Free – sign up required
Start: 10:30am
Finish: 4:30pm

Secure your place by clicking the link below.

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Forces2Canaries Walking Football Exhibition Tournament (please see ‘Get Involved’ tab if you wish to sign up a team)
Raffle
Metal Detector Dig
Disability Dance Troupe performance
Armed Forces Day parade with regulars, veterans and cadets
Military vehicles & bikers on display
Face painting & kids colouring
Kids activities & free access to Challenge Woods

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In addition to The Nest Cafe, we are delighted to be joined by The Simple Slice Pizza Co and The Bucket List during the event.

There will also be a fully-stocked bar, supplied by Wildcraft Brewery.

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Local organisations are invited to be part of the celebration. Whether you’re interested in hosting a stall, delivering an engagement activity, or marching in the parade—there’s a place for you at Armed Forces Day.

Let’s come together to honour service, celebrate community, and make this a day to remember.

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