Newton Abbot Travel Club

D-DAY STORY + SOUTHWICK REVIVAL 

Friday 5th/Saturday 6th June 2026

Friday 

We make our way to Portsmouth and the D-Day Story

The D-Day Story is the only UK museum dedicated to telling the events of June 1944, a significant moment in history. The Normandy landings remain the largest seaborne invasion ever seen and a turning point which marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War.

The museum includes access onboard Landing Craft Tank 7074, the last surviving LCT to take part in the Normandy campaign. Step on board and discover its remarkable history, from construction and role on D-Day carrying up to ten tanks across the channel, through to its post war role as a floating nightclub! Sherman and Churchill tanks on board alongside recreated crew quarters bring the experience to life. Climb the stairs to the gun deck for views across Portsmouth and the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

Inside the museum, discover how D-Day was planned and how the critical decisions were made to make the operation a success. Told from the perspectives of those who were there, the museum includes objects, vehicles, interactives and video to bring the story to life.

The finale of the visit is the stunning 83-metre Overlord Embroidery. Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, it was created to commemorate those who took part on D-Day. The museum also includes veterans' personal accounts as they reflect on their wartime service.

Saturday 

After breakfast we will make our way to Southwick for their Revival Day.The programme of events is not yet finalised  but this fund raising event is a nostalgic event commemorating the D Day Landings.  Includes tickets to the famous Map Room & tour at Southwick Park.  Indulge in the sights and smells of 1940's England whilst wandering through the village with vintage fun fair, home made cakes,  bands, singers, vintage jeeps etc and  motorcade rumbling through the village. 

Included in the price

Coach travel with pickups, Newton Abbot, Greenhill Way route Kingsteignton

& Exeter Services

Dinner Bed & Breakfast at Voco Fareham

(Please note there is no lift) 

Entry to D-Day Museum

Entry to Southwick Revival + ticket to famous Map Room which always sells out 

£215 per person sharing

£195.00 per person sharing (Southwick Village only) 

£35.00 single supplement (imposed by hotel not us)

£50.00 non-refundable   deposit per person with booking

Balance by 1st March  2026

Please note insurance is NOT included.