On 8th May 2025, we mark the historic 80th Anniversary of VE Day, with the peoples, families and communities of our great nation coming together to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II.

VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today, but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our country ever since.

For a list of VE Day 80th Anniversary events in Dorset, please see below.

 

VE DAY EVENTS AT NOTHE FORT

Dates: Saturday 3rd – Sunday 11th May 2025
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort

 

WAREHAM VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Address: The Corn Exchange, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NS
Website: Wareham Town Council

 

SWANAGE VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Swanage Bandstand

 

BERE REGIS VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Across Bere Regis
Website: West Purbeck

 

WESTBOURNE VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Landseer Road, Westbourne, Dorset
Website: Bournemouth Coastal BID

 

THE COURTYARD CRAFT CENTRE VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Address: The Courtyard Craft Centre, Huntick Road, Lytchett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6BA
Website: The Courtyard Craft Centre

 

WIMBORNE MINSTER VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Minster Green, Museum of East Dorset & Wimborne Cemetery
Website: Wimborne Minster Town Council

 

FERNDOWN VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Across Ferndown
Website: Ferndown Town Council

 

CHRISTCHURCH VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Christchurch Quay
Website: Christchurch Town Council

 

BLANDFORD FORM VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Across Blandford Forum
Website: Blandford Forum Town Council

 

OKEFORD FITZPAINE BEACON LIGHTING

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Address: Okeford Hill, Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT11 0TF

 

STURMINSTER NEWTON VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Across Sturminster Newton

 

GILLINGHAM VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Address: Town Meadow, High St, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AA

 

VERWOOD VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Address: St Michael & All Angels Church, Verwood, Dorset
Website: Verwood Town Council

 

PORTLAND VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Across Portland
Facebook: South West Markets and Events

 

LYME REGIS VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Across Lyme Regis
Website: Lyme Regis Town Council

 

WYKE REGIS VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Address: All Saints Church, 1 Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ES
Website: All Saints Church

 

WEYMOUTH VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Location: Jubilee Clock, Weymouth Town Centre
Website: Weymouth Town Council

 

WEYMOUTH VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Saturday 10th May 2025
Location: Weymouth Seafront
Website: Weymouth Town Council

 

WEYMOUTH VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY COMMUNITY AFTERNOON TEA

Date: Saturday 10th May 2025
Address: St Nicholas Church, 681 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5LW

 

VE DAY PICNIC IN THE PARK

Date: Saturday 10th May 2025
Address: King George V Playing Field, Ferndown, Dorset
Facebook: Ferndown Town Council

 

WILLOWBED HALL VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Saturday 10th May 2025
Address: Willowbed Hall & Field, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AJ
Website: Chickerell Town Council

 

SOUTHBOURNE VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Date: Sunday 11th May 2025
Location: Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset

 

REDHILL PARK VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSAY

Date: Sunday 11th May 2025
Address: Redhill Park, 70 Redhill Ave, Bournemouth BH9 2SP
Facebook: Redhill Park Café

 

If you know of any more events happening to mark the VE Day 80th Anniversary then please do Contact Us.  For more events coming up soon, please see Family Friendly Events in May.

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