D-Day Festival
When? 18 June 2022
Where? Dorchester
A community festival remembering Broadmayne and West Knighton’s roles as a camp for American troops prior to the Normandy Landings. Commemorating the courage and sacrifice of all Allied troops in WWII.
18th June 2022
11.30am to 11pm at Broadmayne, near Dorchester.
* Live music
* WWII armoured and wheeled
vehicles
* Living history stands and re-
enactors
* Historical talks
* Classic cars
* Artisan stalls
* Bar & food
* Kids’ games
FREE ENTRY
with fundraising for Ukraine and local causes.
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