Events

Show your support for our country’s Armed Forces during Armed Forces Weekend at the Arboretum. Join us at this celebratory event to recognise the service and work of our Armed Forces. With fun activities and entertainment for the whole family, it’s a weekend not to be missed.

Flag raising event and market in Corn Square, military vehicle display, artillery demonstration, marching band and lots of children’s activities. The day will conclude with a public memorial service at the War Memorial.

Come along to our Armed Forces day showcase event to see amazing performances and demonstrations to celebrate the contribution that the armed forces community makes to the life of our city. We will also have a wide range of stands representing the foremost military related charities and organisations in Wolverhampton. Expect to see representation from serving military personnel, veterans, military families, cadets and...

There will be a variety of sports activities which the whole family can take part in. Some of the activities that will be on offer during the day include, climbing wall, football, roller disco, netball, basketball, cycling , tennis plus many more. We will aslo offer activities for younger children , these will include face painting, soft play, art play and tots sports...

This jam packed afternoon of entertainment starting with a march into the arena by the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, Air Training Cadets and Scouts, all lead by the Warwickshire ACF Corps of Drums. Follow this great start the following displays and activities will take place: - static and arena displays by the Cadets and youth organisations - The SQUIBB Motorcycle freestyle display team...

At 2pm the Official Armed Forces Day Flag will be raised and a short ceremony will take place. Afterwards there will be a garden party in the grounds of the old rectory.

March through town from assembly point in Abbey car park to The Angel Inn & Posting House. Following the march there will be: - Pig Roast / BBQ - Military Band - 1940’s singers - Dance Band - Firework finale

Family day of celebration including a full military parade and drumhead service. Parade includes a veterans, serving military and cadets, with family members invited to parade wearing medals of lost love ones. Following the service, an afternoon of musical entertainment from the wartime era. There will be military displays, military vehicles, army climbing walls and various military displays. VIP’s from all over Staffordshire...

This free event offers fun for all the family, including an archery range, paint ball gallery, ex-military vehicle display and vintage children’s rides. To mark the centenary of the end of WW1 and RAF 100 the event will include a variety of performances from youth marching bands as well as the RAF Cosford Voluntary Band. Highlights include a veterans badge presentation and an...

Working together with the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association, The Royal British Legion will be hosting a unique event for Veterans of all ages. A large number of regional and local employers from the West Midlands will be in attendance and offering active jobs on the day to Veterans who are seeking new employment. The Pop-in Centre in Birmingham is the...