Southwick Revival Event Schedule

A growing programme of talks, music, living history and special moments. More events to be added. Timings to be confirmed.

Saturday 6th June

  • Grand Opening Ceremony with Air Marshal Steve Shell (SSAFA)
  • Official Civic Visit – Penny Mordaunt
  • Winston Churchill: In Character – Steve McTigue
  • Portsmouth Military Wives Choir filling the air with harmony
  • Horndean Band marching through the village
  • War & Peace Military Displays across the site
  • Torchlight Heritage living history
  • Vintage Fun Fair at Elms Paddock
  • Punch & Judy (because morale matters)
  • Petanque in the French Quatre 

Sunday 7th June

  • Dambusters Story Talk – Paul Beaver
  • French Song Performances – Muriele Alexandre
  • Piper Performances – Cameron McMurchie
  • Torchlight Heritage living history
  • War & Peace Military Displays
  • Vintage Fun Fair still spinning

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 
Military Vehicles: British and Allied Forces, over 50 World 
War II vehicles, from motorbikes and the iconic Jeeps and iconic.
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.
Drove Road Stalls:
Selection of vintage traders. An Aladdin’s cave of wonders. 
D-Day Memorial Hall:
Mother Attwell’s 1940’s Tearoom. Home baked cakes, teas, and 
coffees.   
Event Marquee Field:
Including the Dig For Victory and Land Army, Crescent Spoon, and Poppy’s 
Tea Room. Please note this year there is no
cost to attend the Marquee talks but spaces 
are on a first come, first served basis.  
12 High Street:
1940’s Hairdressers – charges apply. 
The French Quarter:
Pétanque, French Food, 
Can Can dancers and French music. 
Old Schoolhouse, West Street:
Code Breaking School running daily 10:30 – 3:30pm. 

⚠️ Filming & Photographyare taking place at this event

Major_General_Dwight_Eisenhower_1942_TR207

"OK LETS GO!"

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

With Special Thanks To Our Headline Sponsor

With thanks to Our Event Partner

With Thanks To Our Sponsors

Terms and Conditions

Southwick Revival website hosted by Be Devious, designed by Matches