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The Overlord Embroidery at The D-Day Story

World Embroidery Day: Stitching the Story

The D-Day Story

Date: 30th Jul 2026 - 30th Jul 2026
Time: 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 15.00
Price: Range from Included in museum admission ticket or annual pass.
On World Embroidery Day (30 July), come and discover the incredible Overlord Embroidery at The D-Day Story. Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, Lord Dulverton commissioned the embroidery in 1968 to tell the story of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.Designed by artist Sandra Lawrence and created by the Royal School of Needlework, the embroidery comprises 34 stunning hand stitched panels with a total length of 83 metres.

Tours last 30 minutes.

Free with a museum ticket or annual pass. Please book on arrival at the museum as places are limited.

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