Culture and Sport Legislation

Legislative framework governing cultural institutions, media broadcasting, sports regulation, arts funding, and heritage protection.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Finsbury Park, London) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Finsbury Park, London, between July 3 and July 5, 2026.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with exceptions for those permitted by the Festival Republic Finsbury Park Events Silver Commander or those operated by police air support units.

The Secretary of State issued these directions to manage safety and security risks associated with large public gatherings for music concerts.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Woodchurch) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Woodchurch) Regulations 2026 establish a temporary restricted airspace near Woodchurch, Kent, to facilitate the Aero Legends BOB26 Airshow.

The regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate between 06:30 and 17:30 UTC from 7 August to 9 August 2026.

These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Aero Legends BOB26 Airshow Flying Display Director or the Aero Legends Operations Manager.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham, Lancashire) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham, Lancashire) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Lytham, Lancashire. These restrictions apply from 1500 to 2259 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time daily between 1st July and 5th July 2026.

The regulations permit flights only if authorized by the Lancashire Police Counter-UAS Team, and they apply to all operators of unmanned aircraft within the designated coordinates.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Durham) Regulations 2026

The Secretary of State for Transport establishes a temporary restricted airspace in Durham, County Durham, to manage unmanned aircraft flight during a large public gathering.

The regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate on July 11, 2026.

These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the Durham Constabulary Drone Operations Manager.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026

Establishes a temporary restricted airspace zone in Aldershot, Hampshire, on June 27 and June 28, 2026, to coincide with National Armed Forces Day celebrations.

It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within defined coordinates between 0600 and 1700 UTC. The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, though they allow for flights authorized by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police JOU C-UAV Team.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone over Tottenham, London, to manage aviation safety during a series of music concerts.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate during six distinct periods between June 27 and July 16, 2026.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those with permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Air Cell or those operated by police and emergency medical services.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Commonwealth Games, Glasgow) Regulations 2026

These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in designated areas of Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The restrictions apply to two specific geographical zones: a multi-point bounded area from July 23 to August 2, and a circular radius around a central point from July 27 to August 1.

These prohibitions apply to all unmanned aircraft unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified 5.5 nautical mile radius of Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix.

The Secretary of State issues these directions to manage airspace safety between 3 July and 5 July 2026, exempting only aircraft with permission from the Silverstone heliport air traffic control unit, police air support, or emergency medical services.

The restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots not meeting the specific exemption criteria during the designated hours.

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