Culture and Sport Legislation
Legislative framework governing cultural institutions, media broadcasting, sports regulation, arts funding, and heritage protection.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a 0.25 nautical mile radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on two specific dates in October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 October and 11 October 2026.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those who obtain explicit permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Head of Security.
The Secretary of State issued these orders to ensure public safety and security during events involving large crowds.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Windsor) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace around Windsor for a state visit on 20 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Windsor on 20 October 2026.
The restrictions apply between 06:00 and 23:00 UTC to accommodate security for a state visit.
The rules apply to all civilian aircraft except those under the direction of specific air traffic control units for London Heathrow, London City, or RAF Northolt, and designated emergency or royal flights.
The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe) (No. 2) Order 2026
Set 2nd October 2026 as the commencement date for new public access rights on segments of the Dorset coast path.
This Order establishes 2nd October 2026 as the date on which public access rights commence for specific sections of the England Coast Path between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe.
It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the Sandbanks to Southbourne and Mudeford Quay to Chewton Bunny segments, as detailed in reports LCH5 and LCH7.
The Order effectively ends the 'access preparation period,' transitioning the land into a status where the public has a legal right of access for recreation under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cardiff) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft in Cardiff during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd on 15th October 2026.
The regulations prohibit unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius centered in Cardiff on 15th October 2026.
This restriction applies from 0700 hours to 1600 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time to ensure public safety during the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Senedd.
The rule applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the South Wales Police Special Events Support Unit.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Remembrance Sunday) Regulations 2026
Restricted airspace access below 2,500 feet around the Cenotaph in London during the 2026 Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
These regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius centred on the Cenotaph in London between 1000 hours and 1230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time on 8th November 2026.
The restrictions apply to general aircraft operations but exclude emergency services, police air support, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, The King's Helicopter Flight, and specific commercial flight paths under air traffic control direction.
The measures are enacted to ensure public safety and security during the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Diwali Celebrations, Leicester) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Leicester during the 2026 Diwali celebrations.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified one-nautical-mile radius of central Leicester.
The restriction applies to all drone operators from 15:00 hours on 8 November 2026 until 02:00 hours on 9 November 2026, unless they have obtained express permission from the Leicestershire Police. The measure is intended to protect the large crowds expected to gather for the city's Diwali celebrations.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hull Fair, Humberside) Regulations 2026
Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft at Hull Fair between 9 October and 17 October 2026 to ensure public safety.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in the vicinity of Kingston-Upon-Hull during the 2026 Hull Fair.
The restrictions apply to a circular area with a 0.5 nautical mile radius during specified windows between 9 October and 17 October 2026.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exemptions for aircraft operated by or on behalf of a Police Air Support Unit or those with written permission from Aerial Defence Ltd.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Lossiemouth) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace around RAF Lossiemouth for flying displays on 1 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 8,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 6-nautical-mile radius of Royal Air Force Lossiemouth on 1 October 2026.
The restriction applies between 11:15 and 12:45 Co-ordinated Universal Time to accommodate high-energy manoeuvres during the Royal Air Force Number 1 Group Industry Day.
Pilots may only enter this airspace if they have obtained specific permission from the designated Flying Display Directors or the air traffic control unit at RAF Lossiemouth.