The D-Day Story
Southsea, Hampshire
About The D-Day Story
The D-Day Story is a must-see for every family. The story of this momentous moment in World War Two is told in three distinct parts and ensures there is something for all ages.
The visit starts on-board the enormous LCT 7074, the last surviving Landing Craft Tank that took part in the D-Day Landings, large enough to have carried up to 10 tanks and their crew members at a time. The vessel arrived off Gold Beach in Normandy late on D-Day, and put its tanks ashore the following morning. It then spent months carrying more tanks, men and supplies across the Channel to help liberate Europe.
LCT 7074, is now home to the The D-Day Story's Sherman Grizzly and Churchill Crocodile tanks. On-board visitors can learn about the landing craft’s history and the tanks it carried, thanks to interactive touch-screens, video and sound. Moving to the upper deck, you are taken back in time, moving through the wheelhouse, officers’ quarters and galley, then it’s up to the bridge and gun deck for stunning seafront views.
The second part of the visit is inside The D-Day Story museum itself where you will experience Preparations’, as you find out about the planning of D-Day and how those in charge made the crucial decisions around when and where to cross the channel. Next is ‘D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy’. Here, compelling audio-visual displays show what it was like to be on a landing craft and give an insight into the thoughts of those before the big day and how the day unfolded on each of the beaches.
The third part of the visit is the spectacular Overlord Embroidery and Legacy Gallery. The impressive 83-metre-long embroidery, longer than the Bayeux Tapestry, was created to commemorate people who took part in D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Hear the Veterans personal stories, giving their reflections on their wartime service. A central gallery, giving the impression of an artist’s studio and explains the techniques used to create the embroidery and an opportunity to learn more about those involved in its creation.
Check out The D-Day Story's website for events as we plan lots of things to do during the school holidays.
The UK's only museum dedicated to D-Day.
The D-Day Story is a must-see for every family. The story of this momentous moment in World War Two is told in three distinct parts and ensures there is something for all ages. It is the home to the LCT 7074, the last surviving Landing Craft Tank that took part in the D-Day landings. You can discover what it was like on the crossing to France, it also has two tanks on board - a Sherman Grizzly and Churchill Crocodile, at the time it would have had 10 on there and more than 40 men.
The museum tells the story of D-Day through personal possessions held in the museum's collection.
The visit ends in the Overlord Embroidery, at 83 metres long it tells the story of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy over 34 panels.
Explore the stories behind the momentous day at The D-Day Story.
Family trails to keep everyone engaged.
On visiting the museum you can take part in a number of trails designed for all members of the family.
Gustav was a messenger pigeon who travelled from Normandy to Chichester to deliver the first message that D-Day had started, he was awarded a PDSA Dickin medal, which we have on display at the museum. Around the museum there are six Gustav pigeon's hidden, discover them all and receive a sticker.
Take part in our family trail Resist!, which is inspired by the French Resistance and their role during D-Day. Work together as a team to find and solve clues and puzzles on board LCT 7074 and throughout the museum. The trail is perfect for family groups and is included in the entrance fee to the museum.
Upon arrival at The D-Day Story, let our friendly team know you would like to play, and they will give you your trail backpack. Take the locked French-English dictionary and head off to the Landing Craft outside in search of your first clue, which will open the box and set you off on your journey around the museum!
Listen to our family audio guide
When veterans visit the museum they are keen that their stories and those of their comrades are not forgotten, with that in mind The D-Day Story has introduced a family audio guide.
It has been specifically designed with a younger audience in mind. This audio guide compliments our existing tour and aims to engage children and teenagers with information on the events around 6th June 1944. The tour can be experienced by all the family, from the youngest members to the oldest.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Onsite Parking
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
The D-Day Story is open till 17:30 from April to September
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-5) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : £15.95
- Child (5-17) : £8.00
Family (up to 2 adults and up to 3 children) - walk up cost: £39.75, online: £35.80
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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