Promoting Amateur Radio Rallies 2026
Join us to find your local radio rally!
Welcome to the radio Rally Website, we hope to list radio rallies throughout the UK and abroad.
If you organise a radio rally please feel free to drop me a message so I can include you in the listing
Rallies are generally held on Sundays unless otherwise stated
Due to sudden changes such a bad weather please check if you are traveling long distances
Entries are correct at time of entry but are subject to changes without notice
To add a rally or event please drop me an email at: radiorallyuk@gmail.com
**** August 2026 ****
Sunday 30th August 2026
Torbay Amateur Radio Society Annual Rally (Bank Holiday Sunday)
The Courtenay Centre,
Kingsteignton Road,
Newton Abbot,
TQ12 2QA.
This new venue is a town centre site and offers a large car park adjacent.
As well as trade stands, new and used equipment and components there will be a bring-and-buy area and refreshments.
Starts 10am.
Entry fee £3.
Enquiries: Peter Tanner 01803 864528, petertanner@btconnect.com
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Please Note
New Venue
Sunday 30th August 2026
Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society (MKARS) rally
Heron’s Lodge Guide Activity Centre,
Bradwell Road,
Loughton Lodge,
Milton Keynes,
MK8 9AA
(opposite the National Badminton Centre – follow the brown shuttlecock signs) which has excellent modern facilities together with free on-site parking, catering and disabled facilities.
Open to the public from 9am. Entrance fee £3.
There is car parking available opposite the venue at the National Badminton Centre. However in 2025 car parking spaces at the Badminton Centre ran out, and there were difficulties accommodating all our visitors.
This year to pre-empt this, avoid disappointment and avoid potential health and safety issues some field space for overflow car parking will be reserved.
So a reduced the number of outdoor traders can be accepted.
However, there will be a second indoor hall which wasn’t used previously and can accommodate approximately ten traders. It is therefore recommended that you pre-book a place if you are wanting to trade/exhibit.
In total, there are approximately 25 outdoor pitches and 20 indoor table spaces, but when they are gone they are gone.
For traders and exhibitors, arrival (gates open) from 7am.
Outdoor pitches are up to 5m at £10 or multiples of.
Indoor pitches are 3m at £10 or multiples of.
If you have your own tables for indoor use please bring them.
Special interest groups (not selling) or local clubs will be admitted free of charge. please email rally@mkars.org.uk for written exemption.
Please do not ask at the gate on the day.
It is strongly recommended to book advance.
Please email rally@mkars.org.uk.
For more information see mkars.org.uk/mkrally
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Monday 31st August 2026
Huntingdonshire ARS Radio Rally
Ramsey Rural Museum,
Wood Lane,
Ramsey
Cambridgeshire
PE26 2XD
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Alternatively follow the Brown Museum Signs.
Entry from 9am (Traders only from 7am.)
Marquees will be available with tables which need booking and plenty of grassed area.
Hot and cold refreshments available inside and outside.
2m talk-in station: 145.550MHz FM.
Note: The venue is being held on a large grassed area which may have restricted disabled access due to the uneven grounds of the Museum.
For more information please visit https://hunts-hams.weebly.com/
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Bank Holiday Monday Rally!!
**** September 2026 ****
Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th September 2026
2026 GQRP Convention
Harper Adams University
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 8NB
what3words location: husky.knees.tougher
Please visit the GQRP Website at https://www.gqrp.com/convention.htm for more information
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Sunday 6th September 2026
Telford & District Hamfest 2026
Harper Adams University
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 8NB
what3words location: husky.knees.tougher
Large Well equipped Venue
Large Car Parking area
Refreshments & Restaurant
Watch out for more information to come – follow us on Facebook @telfordhams for latest updates
Website: https://tdars.org.uk/telford-hamfest/
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Saturday 12th September 2026
East Midlands Ham and Electronics Rally
Beckingham Village Hall,
Southfield Lane,
Beckingham (near Gainsborough),
DN10 4FX.
Doors open 9.30am
(Traders setup from 7am)
Hot food and refreshments available.
Free car parking behind the hall.
Well-behaved dogs on a lead at all times please.
More information and booking form at emerg.uk/rally
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Sunday 13th September 2026
BVWS Swapmeet Biggleswade
(BVWS members only)
The Weatherly Centre,
Eagle Farm Road,
Biggleswade,
Bedfordshire
SG18 8JH
For sat-nav use postcode SG18 8JH, not ‘Weatherley Centre’.
In Eagle Farm Road, use the entrance signposted Stratton Upper School and Weatherley Centre.
The Weatherley Centre itself is straight ahead at the back of the
complex, beyond the tennis courts.
(Google maps for driving to ‘Weatherley Centre’ shows entry via a back road – Orchard Close – but that entrance is pedestrian only, and it’s a long way back round!).
The Weatherley Centre is at the rear of the school complex. The Centre parking area is to the left of the Centre as you approach it.
Disabled parking is right in front.
There is ample free overflow parking on the road right
outside the school gates.
Do not use the school parking areas, or you may incur a fine.
All cars parked in the Centre car park must have their numbers registered on the tablet (or via QR code) soon after you enter the hall.
For those using public transport it is a 12-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Biggleswade Railway Station.
Stallholder entry from 9am.
Doors open at 9am. Auction starts at approximately 12.30pm.
Hot refreshments are available.
Visit the BVWS website at https://www.bvws.org.uk/ for more information
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Sunday 13th September 2026
Caister Lifeboat Radio Rally
Caister Lifeboat station,
Caister on Sea,
NR30 5DJ
Entrance via carpark on Beach Road.
Open 10am - 3pm (9am for Sellers)
Free Entry
Raffle,
on-site Cafe, gift shop, museum.
Inside and outside spaces available.
Contact, Zane, M1BFI, m1bfi@outlook.com, 07711 214 790.
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Sunday 20th September 2026
11th Weston Super Mare Radio & Electronics Rally
The Campus Community Centre
Highlands Lane,
Worle
Weston Super Mare
BS24 7DX
Doors Open 10am
Entry £3 per Person (Under 16s Free)
Free Parking
Refreshments Available
For further information & Table Bookings please email
Further Details available at: https://www.g4wsm.club/rally-2018/
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Friday 25th / Saturday 26th September 2026
The National Hamfest
The UK’s largest amateur radio event returns to the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground.
Located on the A46 just north of Newark, it features major retailers, a large outdoor flea market, and on-site camping.
The event runs from 9.30am to 4pm each day (doors open 10am on Friday).
Tickets and more information are available from: nationalhamfest.org.uk
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**** October 2026 ****
Sunday 4th October 2026
Welsh Radio Rally
Hosted by Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society GW6GW.
Llanwern High School,
Hartridge Farm Road,
Newport,
South Wales,
NP18 2YE.
Entry: traders at 7am, public at 9.30am, raffle at 12pm.
Admission £3.
Large and small traders, talks/lectures, bring and buy.
Free on-site parking, toilets, and fully accessible venue.
On-site catering.
Traders please pre-book your tables ASAP with Philip Price, GW5JJV.
07762 159 734,
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Sunday 11th October 2026
2026 Annual Hornsea ARC Rally
Driffield Showground,
Kelleythorpe,
Driffield,
East Yorkshire,
YO25 9FB
Details from Rally Manager Les on 01377 252 393 or email lbjpinkney1@hotmail.co.uk
More information can be found at https://www.hornseaarc.com/rally.html
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Saturday 24th October 2026
Essex CW Amateur Radio Club Boot Camp & CW Conference
3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ.
If you are interested in attending and have not registered email info@essexcw.org.uk
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
Once the application forms go out please respond quickly to avoid disappointment.
The doors open at 8.30am for registration.
Please be sure to arrive in plenty of time to register.
The meetings begin at 9am.
The day finishes at approximately 4.30pm.
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Sunday 25th October 2026
Galashiels Radio Rally and Open Day
The Volunteer Hall,
St Johns Street,
Galashiels,
TD1 3JX.
Doors open at 11.15am. (Disabled access from 11am).
Admission £3.
Bring and buy, refreshments and traders.
More details at galaradioclub.co.uk
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Sunday 25th October 2026
Holsworthy ARC Radio Autumn Rally
Holsworthy Livestock Market,
Agri business park
New Market Road
Holsworthy,
Devon
EX22 7FA.
There will be Traders, a Bring & Buy and Catering.
The venue also has disabled access.
Traders from 8:00am
Doors open to the public at 10am.
For more information and table bookings please visit https://m0omc.co.uk/holsrally26.htm
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**** November 2026 ****
Sunday 1st November 2026
BVWS Swapmeet Golborne
(BVWS members only)
Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club,
Rivington Avenue,
Golborne,
Warrington,
Cheshire
WA3 3HG
Doors open at 10am. (Stallholder entry from 9.30am)
This is only about 1.5miles away from the old Lowton hall
(which has now been demolished).
For those using public transport the event is a 40-minute taxi ride from Manchester, 10-minute taxi ride from Newton-le-Willows railway station, and 25-minute taxi ride from Warrington Bank Quay railway station.
Local bus services are also available with a 10-minute walk to the event.
Contact Mark Ryding via markryding100@hotmail.co.uk
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Sunday 29th November 2026
Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club Rally
Spennymoor Leisure Centre,
High St,
Spennymoor,
Co Durham,
DL16 6DB.
Doors Open at 10am
For More information you can visit the club website at https://www.barac.org.uk/rally/
or
Email Bob Dingle: bdingle@hotmail.co.uk
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**** December 2026 ****
Sunday 6th December 2026
BVWS Swapmeet and Auction, Royal Wootton Bassett
(BVWS members only)
Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall,
Royal Wootton Bassett,
Swindon,
Wiltshire
SN4 8EN.
Doors open at 9am
Admission £8.
Visit the BVWS website at https://www.bvws.org.uk/ for more information
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Sunday 6th December 2026
Mid Devon Amateur Radio & Electronics Fair
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre,
Winkleigh,
Mid-Devon,
EX19 8HZ.
Easy access from the A3124
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Doors Open 9am – 1pm.
Entry £3 per person, no charge for partners and under 16s.
Free parking, free Wi-Fi, hot food and refreshments available.
A chance to track down those hard-to-find electronic components, two-way radio and computer hardware.
Traders please book ASAP.
(Note: a maximum four tables per booking.)
The four table per trader restriction may be removed after 1 October if the rally is not fully booked.
Tables are 6ft frontage (tables supplied), mains electricity available on request at no extra charge.
Please pre-book ASAP with Phil, G6DLJ 07990 563 147 or
email wrg2024@hotmail.com
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**** January 2027 ****
Sunday 10th January 2027
The Sparkford Radio Rally
The Davis Hall
Howell Hill,
West Camel,
near Yeovil,
Somerset
BA22 7QX
Doors Open 9.30am (Traders from 7.30am)
Entry £2
Refreshments
Free Parking
For more information please contact Luke on 07870 168 197 or email
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