Portsmouth D-Day Story
Told through the personal accounts of people who were there and brought to life through stunning audio-visual presentations alongside iconic objects from the museum’s collection.
Told through the personal accounts of people who were there and brought to life through stunning audio-visual presentations alongside iconic objects from the museum’s collection.
The D-Day Story starts with a visit to the impressive 59 metre Landing Craft Tank 7074 which is situated outside the museum. Your visit will then continue into the main museum building. The D-Day Story uses authentic objects, interactives and video to tell the story of D-Day from the preparation and build up, to the landings and the Battle of Normandy. The stunning 83 metre Overlord Embroidery offers a fantastic finale to your visit.
Landing Craft Tank 7074 (LCT 7074)
Step on board the last remaining Landing Craft Tank from D-Day. For months the ship carried troops, supplies and up to ten tanks across the channel. It played a vital role in helping liberate Europe. Following a multi-million-pound restoration project by our partner, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, LCT 7074 has been restored to its former glory. Sound effects, recreated crew quarters, and Sherman and Churchill tanks bring the experience of being on board to life. The average visit time for the LCT 7074 is approximately 30-45 mins
Often described as a hidden treasure, The D-Day Story is also home to the magnificent Overlord Embroidery. The embroidery tells the story of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in 34 extraordinary hand-stitched panels with a total length of 83 metres. It is named after Operation Overlord.
Wed 24th June
Coach Departs Chickerell 08:30 - Portland 09:00 - Weymouth 09:30 - Dorchester 10:00
Coach will first drop off at Gunwharf Quays 10:00
Coach will drop off Southsea 12:15 outside D-Day Story Museum
You will have time to visit the Museum and also time to tak a 10 mins walk into Southsea Town Centre if you wish or take a short 5 mins walk to the Beachfront
Coach departs from same place 16:00
Picks up from Gunwharf Quays at 16:15
Arrives back into Dorchester 18:00 - Weymouth 18:30 - Portland 19:00 - Chickerell 19:30
INCLUSIVE COACH FARE & MUSEUM ENTRY:
£48 Adult, £47 Senior, £35 Child
GUNWAHARF QUAYS ONLY
£33 Adult, £32 Senior, £17 Child
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bere Regis Drax | Bere Regis, Drax Arms, West Street |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Littlemoor Road Finches | Littlemoor Road, The Finches bus stop |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth (former St Nicholas Church) |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
