In honour of the 80th anniversary of VE Day we have a weekend of celebrations at The Devil’s Porridge Museum!
Many of our museum team will be joining in by dressing up in 1940s clothing, while our Café will be offering a delicious homemade VE Day cake and special menu items to honour the occasion. Subject to availability and while supplies last.
Our Cordite Club for retirees will have a special VE Day celebration on Tuesday 6th May 2025. Click here to learn more about Cordite Club>
On Thursday 8th May we have a VE Day Flag-Raising Ceremony, read more about this by clicking here>
Below are some more activities you can look forward to over the VE Day weekend at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
Saturday 10th May and Sunday 11th May 2025 – The Time Bandits
We’re delighted to have the living history reenactors, The Time Bandits joining us at The Devil’s Porridge Museum!
The Time Bandits’ handling collection of original and replica WW1 artefacts will be in The Devil’s Porridge Museum on display in The Devil’s Porridge Museum’s Education room.
It promises to be fantastic and very informative so be sure to come along and see the Time Bandits in person!
You will be able to see them at The Devil’s Porridge Museum from:
- 11am to 4pm on Saturday 10th May 2025.
- 11am to 3pm on Sunday 4th May 2025.
Admission into The Devil’s Porridge Museum is required to see the Time Bandits.
Below are some photos of The Time Bandits previous fascinating visits to The Devil’s Porridge Museum!
Saturday 10th May – Join the Squares: A Make Do and Mend Workshop
On Saturday 10th May 2025 from 12.30am to 1.30pm we will also have a FREE Make do and Mend Workshop.
Come and help us stitch together colourful crochet squares to create a lovely VE Day decoration – a nod to the wartime spirit of Make Do and Mend!
Stay for as little or as long as you would like to complete this activity within the allocated time of 12.30am to 1:30pm.
A fun and simple activity for all ages.
Please be aware that children under 16 must be accompanied throughout this activity by an adult over the age of 18, who will need to fill in a a consent form. Young people aged 16 or 17 may attend unaccompanied if they bring written consent and the mobile telephone number of their parent /guardian.
Booking is essential.
Book your place by pressing ‘book now’ and selecting Join the Squares: A Make Do and Mend Workshop.
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This weekend is running as part of celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2025.
The Devil’s Porridge Museum has a series of events to mark the anniversary of VE Day.
