VEDay 80th Weekend in Gravesend

Gravesend

Type:Free Event

Fort Gardens, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2BH
Gravesend VE Day Weekend event

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Come and celebrate VE Day 80th Weekend at Fort Gardens, in Gravesend on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May from 10am - 5pm.

2025 marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. The Poppy Appeal, in partnership with Gravesham Borough Council are hosting a free weekend of entertainment including re-enactors, classic vehicles, dancing, vintage stalls and more. There will be a full musical programme on the Bandstand on both days with a Drum Service on Sunday morning attended by the Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven and The Mayor of  Gravesend Daniel Adewale King

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Free to visit

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Opening Times

Season (10 May 2025 - 11 May 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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