Plan Your Visit – Southwick Revival

Plan You Visit

Southwick Revival takes place across a living village and historic sites. This page is here to help you plan your day, arrive with confidence, and spend your time enjoying the experience rather than worrying about the logistics.

Getting to the event

Southwick Revival takes place throughout the historic village of Southwick, with activities extending into the surrounding areas including Fort Southwick.

Event parking is clearly signposted as you approach the village. Please use the details below for the main parking entrance:

Postcode: PO17 6ED
Coordinates: 50.871195, -1.110231
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By Car

Southwick Village is easily accessible from:

• A27
• M27

Follow event signage on approach. Dedicated event parking will be clearly marked.

Main Car Park:
Postcode: Po17 6eb
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Coordinates: 50.871195, -1.110231

Gold Car Park:
Postcode and directions will be sent with tickets.

Blue Badge Parking:
Head to the main car park and you will be directed from there.

By Train

Southwick itself does not have a train station, but several nearby stations connect easily.

Nearest Train Stations:

• Portchester railway station – approx. 10 minutes by taxi
• Cosham railway station – approx. 12 minutes by taxi
• Portsmouth & Southsea railway station – mainline connections

All have regular services from London, Southampton and Brighton.

From the station, local taxis or buses can bring you to Southwick Village.

Bus Services

Taxis & Rideshare

Southwick Revival takes place across a living village and historic sites. This page is here to help you plan your day, arrive with confidence, and spend your time enjoying the experience rather than worrying about the logistics.

What to Expect

This isn’t a static showground. It’s a living village event.

You’ll encounter:

Re-enactors throughout the streets
Military vehicles on display
Live talks and performances
Heritage locations open to the public
Vintage fairground attractions in Squires Paddock
Field gun displays and competitions

Wear comfortable footwear. You’ll want to explore.

Tickets & Entry

Some areas and experiences require tickets, including:

Fort Southwick Immersive Experience Tours
D-Day Map Room Tour

Tickets are limited and often sell out in advance. We strongly recommend booking online before the weekend.

Please have your tickets ready (printed or digital) when approaching controlled entry points.

Family Friendly

Southwick Revival is a family event.

Children are welcome across the weekend, and you’ll find interactive displays, living history camps, vintage entertainment, and plenty of space to explore safely.

Event stewards are positioned throughout the site.

Food & Refreshments

Food & Drink at Southwick Revival 2026

There will be plenty of places around the village to grab something to eat or drink while you explore the event. From traditional pubs to coffee, tea rooms, street food and sweet treats, you won’t have to go far to refuel.

Here are the places you’ll find serving food and drink during the weekend:

🍺 The Red Lion
🍺 The Golden Lion

🍔 Sonny’s Burgers
🫖 Mamma Attwell’s Tea Rooms
🍰 The Village Tea Rooms

🥧 The Pie Stall – MUD Foods
🍦 Forest of Bere Ice Cream

☕ My Little Coffee Co
☕ Naked Coffee

Whether you’re after a proper pub lunch, a quick burger, coffee and cake, or an ice cream while wandering through the living history camps, there will be something for everyone across the village.

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Map Room & Tunnels Tours

Some of our most popular experiences take place inside historic locations, including the Map Room at Southwick House and the Fort Southwick tunnels.

These are timed, guided tours and operate to strict schedules.

If you’re booking both the Map Room and the Tunnels, please plan your day carefully.

We strongly recommend:

• Allowing plenty of time between the two tours
• Accounting for walking time between locations
• Arriving at your tour meeting point at least 10 minutes early

Both experiences involve guided access, and late arrivals cannot always be admitted once a tour has started.

Spacing your bookings sensibly ensures you can enjoy each experience fully, without feeling rushed.

The weekend offers so much to explore across the village, so give yourself time to move between locations, enjoy the atmosphere, and take it all in.

Accessibility

We are committed to making Southwick Revival as welcoming and accessible as possible. Our team works closely with local volunteers, stewards and community groups to support visitors who may need additional assistance.

To help make your visit comfortable, we provide:

• Designated accessible parking close to the event
• A clearly marked drop-off point near the main village entrance
• Accessible toilet facilities
• Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the event

The event takes place across a historic village setting, which includes some uneven surfaces and gentle slopes. If you have specific mobility requirements, we encourage you to plan ahead and contact us in advance so we can offer guidance.

If you require a carer ticket, please get in touch prior to the event and we will be happy to assist you through the process.

We offer complimentary companion tickets where an attendee requires assistance to attend safely. PIP in itself does not automatically qualify for a carer ticket, but we’re very happy to review requests where support is genuinely needed.