The 79th Cameron Highlanders
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Pro rege et patria
For King and Country
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of all of the events booked so far this year, more will be added later so please keep looking for any updates.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Drill Day
Saturday18th April 2026
Location: Fort Amhurst, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent. ME4 4UB
10.30 am until 3.30pm
Come and visit the best preserved Napoleonic Fort in the UK, have a look around the large open areas and for a small fee a guided tour into the tunnels! The 79th Cameron Highlanders are having their first drill day of the year, so come along and see some drill, have a chat with us and maybe you will want to join us!
Broadstairs Dickens Festival
Friday 12 until 14th June 2026
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Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in Kent regularly from 1837 until 1859 and immortalised the town as "Our English Watering Place". Come along to this yearly festival and see many costumed characters, also many other Dickens related events. Plenty for all of the family in this beautiful kent seaside location. The 79th Cameron Highlanders will be there, come over and have a chat!
Skirmish at the Museum 2026
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026, 10am until 4pm.
Location: RAF Manston History Museum, 821 Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent. CT12 5DF
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A weekend of reenactors from many time periods, with living history camp and exhibits, also a chance to visit the museum and aircraft on display.
Brethren of the Sea, Pirates and Smugglers of Rye Event.
Saturday 08th August 2026, 10am until 5pm.
Location: Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HH.
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This free event features maritime heritage celebrations, themed adventures, and activities along the historic streets and waterfront. A must visit for families as there is something for each member!
Day of Syn
(The 62nd event since 1964)
Saturday 29th August until Monday 31st August 2026.
Location: Dymchurch, Kent.
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Come along to a great weekend in Dymchurch Kent, meet the characters from the book and film. Many attractions going on including a battle on the beach with the smugglers and REvenue men and soldiers! The children will love it!
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