Eastbourne
Armed Forces Day

Eastbourne
Armed Forces Day

Saturday 28 June 2025
Five Acre Field, Lottbridge Drove from 9.30am-5pm.

Eastbourne Armed Forces Day is organised by Eastbourne and District Veterans CIC and Eastbourne Royal British Legion. For further information visit the EADVCIC website eastbourneanddistrictveteranscic.org/armed-forces-day

Come along and say THANK YOU to the men and women, Veterans and families of our armed forces and enjoy a FUN FAMILY DAY!

Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June.

It is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets.

It also marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, when the public show their support and appreciation for the Armed Forces community. It also includes Reserves Day, which provides the country with an opportunity to recognise our Reserve Forces.

Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much-valued morale boost for serving personnel, veterans and their families. You can find out more about what they are doing at home and around the world by visiting the official sites of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

The Armed Forces Community

The Armed Forces

The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers, providing security and fighting terrorism.

Veterans

A veteran is anyone who has served in the HM Armed Forces at any time (including National Servicemen, Regulars and Reserves). Armed Forces Day celebrates their continued role within the military community.

Reservists

Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve.

Cadets

The Cadet Forces (Sea Cadets, Volunteer Cadet Corps, Army Cadets, Air Cadets and the Combined Cadet Force) currently number over 135,000 cadets and 25,000 adult volunteers in more than 3,000 locations across the UK. The Cadet Forces provide the opportunity for young people to develop key life and career-building skills, and gain valuable vocational qualifications.

Families

Our Armed Forces couldn’t do their job without the incredible support of their family and friends.

Charities

Although Armed Forces Day is not a charitable event, the Armed Forces have the support of several UK charities and many local events will offer opportunities to support them.

Eastbourne Armed Forces Day

Organised by Eastbourne and District Veterans CIC and Eastbourne Royal British Legion.

Working with and supported by Eastbourne Branch of the Royal British Legion.