Celebrating VE Day

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  • Petwood Hotel

Description

  • Something A Little Different
  • Tickets from £7.15 - £37.95
  • No Age Restrictions
  • Sat, 9th May 2026 @ 10:30 - 20:00
  • 10:30 - 20:00

A commemorative day of history, music, and military heritage

Join us at the historic Petwood Hotel — former home of the legendary RAF 617 Squadron, the Dambusters — for a truly special VE Day celebration. Mark this important moment in history with an unforgettable day of remembrance, live entertainment, military displays, and classic wartime atmosphere in the hotel’s beautiful gardens.

🎶 Live Entertainment

Enjoy a full programme of VE Day–inspired performances, featuring:

  • Kelly Ann performing 1940s classics
  • Wartime dance music from the Hep n' Swingin' Band to get your feet tapping
  • The 78 DJ providing sing-along favourites and community moments of celebration

Let the sounds of the era transport you back to the spirit of 1945.

🚗 Military Vehicle Display

Step into history with an exciting display of authentic military vehicles, lovingly preserved by the local Military Vehicle Trust.
Expect a selection of:

  • WWII-era jeeps, fire engines and more
  • Vintage transport vehicles
  • Military memorabilia and exhibits
    A perfect opportunity for photos, exploration, and family-friendly education.

🍰 Food & Refreshments

Delicious refreshments will be available throughout the day, including:

  • Light bites & sandwiches
  • Hot and cold drinks
  • Ice Cream provided by Dennetts 
  • Freshly prepared food from the hotel’s event stalls including Pizza from Cavalli Pizza Co. and a Barbecue
    Relax on the lawns and soak in the atmosphere with something tasty in hand.

Please note there will be no parking available on site, there is alternative parking in a field accessible from Green Lane, charges for parking is included in your ticket price.

Offers

Promotions

Tickets/Times

Ticket Event time Cost
VE DAY - Adult

Adult Ticket including parking fees

Non refundable - non transferable



10:30 - 20:00 £13.20
VE DAY - Children 2 - 16 years

Childs Ticket

Non refundable - non transferable

10:30 - 20:00 £7.15
VE DAY - Family Ticket

Family Ticket including parking fees

(up to 2 adults & max 3 Children)

Non refundable - non transferable

10:30 - 20:00 £37.95

Location

Address

Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Road, LN10 6QG

Organiser

Events Team

Venue

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4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
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