Southwick Revival Event Schedule

(subject to change)

More 2026 event details coming soon.

Village Green

Squire's Paddock

Event Marquee

French Quarter

Village Green

09:30 – Ringing of the bells of Victory (St James’ Church, Saturday only)

10.00 - Motorcade (Through the village)

10:30 – Muriele French Singer

10:45 - D-Day Commemorative Service (St James’ Church, Sunday only)

12:00 – The Horndean Band

12:30 - RMVCC Band marching display through the village

13:00 – The Horndean Band March (up West Street to Village Green, Saturday only)

13:00 - THE GRAND OPENING by Air Marshal Stephen Shell, SSAFA CEO (Saturday only)

13:09 - BBMF flypast TBC

14:00-14:45 – The Horndean Band

15:00 – Muriele French Singer

16:00 – Presentation of Field Gun Trophy (outside S James Church, Sunday only)

16:30 – Motorcade (through the village)

Squire's Paddock

Period fun-fair, children’s activities, Focaccia Van, Ice Creams, Tea and Coffee and picnic area.

10.00 - Cadet Field Gun procession by RN & RM Volunteer Cadet Corps, accompanied
by the RMVCC Band to Squire’s Paddock.

11.00 - RMVCC Band marching display - followed by Field Gun Competition: RN & RM VCC

12:00 - TBC

13.15 - Field Gun Competition: RN & RM VCC

14.30 - Field Gun Competition: RN & RM VCC

15:00 - TBC

Event Marquee

Please note: this is free to attend but seating is a first come, first served basis

Saturday 7th June:

10:30 – TBC

12:00 – TBC

13:30 – TBC

14:30 – 1940’s Fashion Parade Best Dressed Competition

Sunday 8th June

10:30 – TBC

13:00 – TBC

14:30 – 1940's Fashion Parade & Best Dressed Competition

French Quarter

Enjoy delicious French cuisine, try your hand at Pétanque, and soak up the lively atmosphere with authentic French music and Can-Can dancers!

A talented accordionist will serenade the day, while Pétanque games bring a touch of Provence to the festivities, all day long!

12:00 Muriele the French Singer (times TBC)

13:00 and 15:00 Can Can performance ( times TBC)

Other Entertainment Available Over The Weekend

*Subject to Change.

Walking History Tours:
Guided tours of the village led by knowledgeable locals. Discover what makes Southwick peculiar.

Meet outside the D-Day Memorial Hall, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 Saturday and Sunday

Golden Lion pub:
Musical Entertainment and delicious homemade food to eat in or take away.

Squire’s Paddock:
Cadet Field Gun Runs, Period fun-fair, children’s activities, Focaccia

Van, Ice Creams, Tea and Coffee and picnic area.

St James’ Church:
Children in war display, The Bedford Boys Story, Reading Force, and

1940’s Wedding Dresses Display, and Tin Can Poppy making by Southwick Youth Club

Village Recreation Ground:

Military Vehicles: British and Allied Forces, over 50 World

War II vehicles, from motorbikes and the iconic Jeeps and iconic Spitfire replica.

Red Lion Car Park:
Vintage style traders, entertainment and hot food.

21st Army Group D Day Camp:
Visit the secret woods where Monty’s army prepared for D-Day.
Take part in briefings and exercises in preparation for Operation Overlord.
Add on experience £10 per Adult, £5 per child payment at bus stop in cash or card.
Free shuttle bus to the camp runs from 10:30