VE Day Celebrations

2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on 8 May.

It is an opportunity for the nation to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from across the UK and the Commonwealth, through a series of national and local events and activities.

VE Day events happing in our Leisureplex Hotel resorts

As well as the various celebration events, a selection of which are listed below, hundreds of Becons will be lit across the county at 9:30PM on Thursday 8th May.

Scottish Borders

Kelso, less than 30 minutes from the Waverley Castle Hotel has been nominated to celebrate VE Day for the Scottish Borders with a community event on the 8th May. The Border town and Floors Castle are inviting residents and visitors to come along and join in.

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Sandown, Isle of Wight

The Bayshore Hotel in Sandown will be enjoying three piece band performing a special VE Day singsong in the afternoon. With lots of songs from the era, and a VE Day quiz there is lots to enjoy on the 8th from the comfort of the hotel.

Weymouth

On Saturday, 10th May 2025, there will be a special live music concert on Weymouth Seafront to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. This free event will showcase a diverse lineup of local bands and musicians performing across various genres.

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Dunoon

Weston-super-Mare

The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust is hosting a street party style event at the prom by Birnbeck Pier on Thursday 8 May from 11am to 4pm. Learn how the HMS Birnbeck helped with the war effort, enjoy live music and find out more about the history of Birnbeck Pier.

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Bournemouth

VE Day Commemorations take place at the War Memorial and on the beach. The Beacon will be lit at 9:30pm

Blackpool

VE Day 80 Celebration Event. Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool Promenade. 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Performances from Dad’s Army Band and George Formby tribute. Singer Beverley Alexander will lead a communal rendition of I Vow to Thee My Country.

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Porthcawl

Porthcawl Museum is hosting a celebration on Saturday, the 10th May 10am – 3pm. With WW2 Singalong, Evacuees Return Home experience as well as memorabilia and vehicles on display.

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