Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in August 2026, and how you can get involved.
For events in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, visit our page Diabetes UK Events In Your Nation. Find events in:
Midlands & East
Riversley Park Family Summer Event
When? Saturday 1st August 2026
What time? 10am-4pm
Where? Riversley Park, Nuneaton, CV11 5TU
Who can attend? This event is for anyone living with diabetes and their family.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Stand at CYP EofE Diabetes Games
When? Wednesday 5th August 2026
What time? 9am-4pm
Where? Bedford Athletics Stadium, Bedford, MK41 9SB
Who can attend? This event is for patients under the CYP EofE Network.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Leicester County Cricket Event-Game
When? Friday 7th August 2026
What time? 1pm-6pm
Where? Leicester Cricket Club, Grace Rd, LE2 8EB
Who can attend? This event is for anyone living with diabetes and their family.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Northampton Rock Climbing
When? Tuesday 11th August 2026
What time? 1pm-2:30pm
Where? The Pinnacle Climbing Centre, Unit 1, Main Rd, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8ES
Who can attend? 11-16 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here, and email adam.mayze@diabetes.org.uk to sign up.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes Awareness Talk - Chinese Community
When? Wednesday 12th August 2026
What time? 12pm-2pm
Where? Chinese Community Centre, Birmingham, Bradford St, B12 0NS
Who can attend? This event is for anyone living with diabetes and their family.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Worcester Rock Climbing
When? Thursday 13th August 2026
What time? 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where? Redpoint Worcester, The Old Railway Yard, Midland Road, WR5 1DS
Who can attend? 18-25 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes Awareness Stall
When? Sunday 16th August 2026
What time? 2pm-6pm
Where? Great Denham Community Hall, 86 Saxon Way, Bedford, MK40 4GP
Who can attend? This event is open to the public.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: West Bromwich Type 1 Family Day
When? Thursday 20th August 2026
What time? 12:30pm-4:30pm
Where? YMCA West Bromwich, 38 Carters Green, B70 9LG
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes and their families
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here, and email adam.mayze@diabetes.org.uk to sign up.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Peterborough Flip Out Trampoline Park
When? Thursday 27th August 2026
What time? 1pm-2pm
Where? Flip Out Peterborough, 1 Wedgwood Way, Peterborough, PE3 8AY
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our Diabetes UK Midlands and East of England page for more regional information.
North of England
Together Type 1: Downhill Donuts - The Snow Centre
When? Friday 7th August 2026
What time? 4:15pm
Where? 7 Trafford Way, Trafford Park, Urmston, Stretford, Manchester, M41 7JA
Who can attend? 11-18 year olds.
What to expect? Meet other young people living with Type 1 whilst having fun along the way.
Do I need to book? This is a closed and private event for patients and hospital staff at Warrington Hospital Trust.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Arcade Club Leeds
When? Saturday 8th August 2026
What time? 1pm-2:30pm
Where? Arcade Club Leeds, Abbey Retail Park, Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3RP
Who can attend? 11-18 year olds.
What to expect? Meet other young people living with Type 1 whilst having fun along the way.
Do I need to book? This is a closed and private event for patients and hospital staff at Leeds Hospital Trust.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
The Climbing Hut
When? Wednesday 19th August 2026
What time? 4pm-6pm
Where? The Climbing Hut, Unit 1, Olympic Park, 5 Poole Hall Rd, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1ST
Who can attend? 11-18 year olds.
What to expect? Meet other young people living with Type 1 whilst having fun along the way.
Do I need to book? This is a closed and private event for patients and hospital staff at the Countess of Chester Trust.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our Diabetes UK North of England page for more regional information.
South East Coast and London
Together Type 1: Type 1 Roadshow
When? Tuesday 4th August 2026
What time? 2pm-6pm
Where? Yelowabe Beach Sports, 209 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN
Who can attend? 11-16 year olds living with type 1 diabetes and their families.
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here, and email rosie.newton@diabetes.org.uk to sign up.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: secoastandlondon@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our South East Coast and London page for more regional information.
South West and South Central
Helston support group
When? Tuesday 4th August 2026
What time? 2pm-3:30pm
Where? The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston, TR13 0SR
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: Southwest.Southcentral@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Winchester support group
When? Saturday 8th August 2026
What time? 11am
Where? St Alfred’s Statue, Winchester, SO23 9BE
Who can attend? Members of the Winchester support group.
What to expect: A social walk and talk with the group.
Do I need to book? Yes, contact wedsgp@gmail.com to register your interest.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Budleigh Salterton support group
When? Sunday 9th August 2026
What time? 10am
Where? Contact the group for location, time and further details.
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: Meet up for a walk and talk along Exmouth seafront.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email Tom: diabetes.supportgroup.budleigh@gmail.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Bridgwater Type 1 support group
When? Tuesday 11th August 2026
What time? 7pm
Where? The Activity Warehouse, 5 East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4DB
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with type 1 diabetes and their partners, parents or carers.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email Colin on jusmytype.diabetesgroup@gmail.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Budleigh Salterton support group
When? Thursday 27th August 2026
What time? 4-5:30pm
Where? Seachange, East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: diabetes@budleighlions.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Visit our South West and South Central page for more regional information.
