Southwick Revival D Day Story

Type:Culture/Heritage

Southwick High Street, Southwick, Hampshire, PO17 6EB
Street party for the Southwick Revival

About

The Southwick Revival returns in 2023, to mark the anniversary of the D-Day operation and the role this small village in Hampshire played in the global event. Tickets are on sale from March 2023.

The weekend-long event includes:
The village being dressed in 1940s style with bunting.
Street market in Drove Road, including 1940′s crafts, memorabilia, vintage goods and local produce (10am to 4pm).
Walking tours: Free guided tours of the village led by knowledgeable local people. Discover what makes Southwick "peculiar". Meet outside D-Day Memorial Hall leaving hourly from 11.30am to 3.30pm.
1940's tea rooms in the D-Day Memorial Hall offering handmade cakes, tea and coffee from 10am to 5pm.
Southwick Brewhouse Museum: open Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Live music all weekend at the Golden Lion and Red Lion.
Hog roast at the Red Lion.
Entertainment and performances on the Village Green.
Military and vintage vehicles on village streets, plus military vehicles and re-enactors in the recreation ground.
Exhibition in St James' Church.
Revival Talks featuring WW2 historians in marquee (with more entertainment in the marquee to be confirmed).
1940s living re-enactors, including the Baker Street Boys, Vintage Hairdresser, Land Army, WVS, in Southwick Farm Barn area.
Steam Bus rides through the village.
Vintage fair and vintage rides.
Family picnic and children's play area in Squire's Paddock, with displays and more.
Military vehicles display and cavalcades.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Admission - Admission£10.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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