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SUMMARY:WW2 Talks & Tours
DESCRIPTION:To mark Weymouth Armed Forces Weekend – Learn all about Weymouth’s role in World War II on these guided talks and tours. \nSaturday 20 – Sunday 21 June\n10am – 4pm\n\n\nSchedule:\n \nSouth West Area Sea Cadet Band Marching Practice Display – Saturday throughout the day (time to be confirmed)\nSaturday\n\nGuided Tours around the Fort\nStart time: running hourly from 10.30am – 12.30pm\nA guided walking tour exploring how Nothe Fort and Portland Harbour were defended in WW2, bringing together key sites, military technology and local human stories.\n\nInteractive Tour: Living History Tours of Duty\nStart time: running hourly from 11.00am – 3.00pm\nStep into the role as a new recruit receiving your gunnery assignment. Walking tour on the ramparts with the WW2 Garrison. \nTalk: D-Day Dorset: Weymouth, Portland, and the Road to Normandy\nStart Time: 11am\nDuration: 15 minutes\nA talk exploring how Weymouth and Portland became a key staging ground for D-Day, combining large-scale military preparations with the impact of American troops on local life. \n\nTalk: Operation Sealion & Operation Overlord\nStart Time: 12 noon\nDuration: 45 minutes with 15 mins for Q&A\nA wide-ranging talk tracing the threat of German invasion through Operation Sealion to the reality of D-Day, highlighting Weymouth and Portland’s strategic role and the human impact of the war. \nTalk: Life as an Evacuee during WW2\nStart Time: 1.30pm\nDuration: 30-40 mins\nA personal and local look at wartime evacuation, exploring the experiences of evacuees and Weymouth families, including the arrival of Guernsey evacuees and life during and after the war. \n\n \nSunday\nTalks starting later to account for the Town ceremony.\n\nGuided Tours around the Fort\nStart time: running hourly from 10.30am – 12.30pm\nA guided walking tour exploring how Nothe Fort and Portland Harbour were defended in WW2, bringing together key sites, military technology and local human stories. \nInteractive Tour: Living History Tours of Duty\nStart time: running hourly from 11.00am – 3.00pm\nStep into the role as a new recruit receiving your gunnery assignment. Walking tour on the ramparts with the WW2 Garrison. \nTalk: D-Day Dorset: Weymouth, Portland, and the Road to Normandy\nStart Time: 12 noon\nDuration: 15 minutes\nA talk exploring how Weymouth and Portland became a key staging ground for D-Day, combining large-scale military preparations with the impact of American troops on local life. \nTalk: Operation Sealion & Operation Overlord\nStart Time: 1pm\nDuration: 45 minutes with 15 mins for Q&A\nA wide-ranging talk tracing the threat of German invasion through Operation Sealion to the reality of D-Day, highlighting Weymouth and Portland’s strategic role and the human impact of the war. \nTalk: Life as an Evacuee during WW2\nStart Time: 2.30pm\nDuration: 30-40 mins\nA personal and local look at wartime evacuation, exploring the experiences of evacuees and Weymouth families, including the arrival of Guernsey evacuees and life during and after the war. \n\n \n\nIntended Audience age for talks: 16+\n \n\n\nMore to be announced! \n\n\nThis event is covered by your Annual Pass/General Admission ticket price.\n\n\n \nADMISSION INFORMATION:\n\n\nThis event is included in the price of admission and is FREE with an Annual Pass.\n\n\nWhat3Words Location for Nothe Fort: dogs.claim.nest\n\n\nParking: parking is available outside the fort at Nothe Car Park (What3Words: mixed.stuck.serve)\n\n\nSeating Provided: – There are seats all around the Fort if required while on site.\n\n\nFood and Drink: The Fort View Café will be open for the duration of this event.\n\n\nDogs: We are a dog-friendly museum. We ask that all dogs remain on short leads at all times. Please expect to see dogs in the Fort during your visit. \n\n\nWheelchair User Access: Nothe Fort is mostly wheelchair accessible and has a lift to all three levels.\n\n\nIf you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact Nothe Fort ahead of your visit (01305 766626).\n\n\n \n
URL:https://nothefort.org.uk/events/ww2-talks-tours/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Activities,Talks,Tours
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