External linkNational Theatre film and Imperial War Museums bring Second World War stories to a new generation as part of VE Day 80 plans 12 March, 202512 March, 2025 The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced a programme of activity to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. In addition to four days of events and celebrations to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe, additional activities will include a new film from the National Theatre, a national call out for the public to look for letters written during the war, an immersive AR experience and resources for every school in the country.
External linkCenotaph draped in Union Flags, Westminster Abbey service, Flypast and concert among plans unveiled to mark VE Day 80 4 March, 20254 March, 2025 The 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day will be marked this year with a series of events and celebrations that will share stories of the Second World War generation.
More on VE and VJ Day commemorations Letters to Loved Ones Tip Top Towns for VE Day Schools: Our Shared Story External link Imperial War Museum External link Royal British Legion External link Commonwealth War Graves
