Devon D-Day at Saunton Beach

Devon D-Day at Saunton Beach On 15th and 16th June 2019 Saunton D-Day is stepping back in time to bring Braunton's WW2 history alive... Entry to the event is free. They will be back in 2018!

In 1943–44, over 10,000 American GIs descended on the village of Braunton and trained for the D-Day landings amongst the dunes of Saunton Beach… On Saturday June 3rd, 2017, Saunton D-Day is stepping back in time to bring history alive. Car parking is available in Saunton Beach Car Park - standard fees apply. Please arrive early to guarantee a space. Last year, the D-Day event featured a convoy of

vehicles from the Military Vehicle Trust. This year, the focus will be on living history - an opportunity to see and experience what life was like for the GIs training for D-Day. Centred around a GI camp in the dunes it will focus on a ‘day in the life’ programme of interactive activities, a unique field cinema experience and a beach landing exercise by re-enactment group, First Wave 44. Vintage stalls, FATC historical briefings, 1940s evening entertainment, bar + BBQ on the beach and the spirit of 1944 will prevail…

GET INVOLVED! We are inviting visitors to help us to bring this occasion alive by getting into the 1940s spirit! Dig out that vintage dress, or rummage through your local charity shop for some vintage threads. You don’t have to go the whole hog – granddad’s old Trilby and a waistcoat, spotty dress and bows… get inventive and get involved! Click here for style tips: http://vintagedancer.com/1940s/
Or, if you’re looking to buy a decent outfit there’s loads of great reenactment gear here: http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/..and here: http://www.epicmilitaria.com/

27/03/2026

🪖 The Burrows Convoy Experience - Tickets available now!
(Book via the link below)

Introducing The Burrows Convoy Experience - a truly unique WW2 military vehicle tour across one of the UK’s most historic landscapes.

2026 Dates:
- April 11th
- June 4th (sold out)
- July 5th
- August 2nd

Climb aboard an authentic military vehicle and explore the very grounds where troops trained for D-Day. Guided by experts from the Assault Training Center Friends, this unique 4-hour experience brings history to life in a way you simply can’t replicate from a footpath.

Along the way, you’ll discover:
• Concrete landing craft
• A Matilda tank
• Pill boxes across the dunes

This is a rare chance to experience Braunton Burrows from the seat of a military vehicle - book your seat today!

Book now: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-burrows-experience-2026-dates-4828721?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/7yjAybZir

📍 Meet: Sandy Lane Car Park, Braunton
⏰ 10am departure
⏱ Approx. 4 hours

Bring a packed lunch, a drink, and dress for the weather.

⚠️ Please note:
Groups may be split across vehicles
Suitable for ages 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied)
Uneven terrain and vehicle access required

🎟 Limited spaces - booking essential

06/06/2023

Military vehicles returning to the beach after their wreath laying ceremony on Braunton Burrows

05/06/2023

💃 Dancing on the beach to music from The Liberty Sisters - fantastic! 🎶

It's a wrap!
04/06/2023

It's a wrap!

04/06/2023
Stunning performance from The Liberty Sisters this morning! They'll be back for another performance later this afternoon...
04/06/2023

Stunning performance from The Liberty Sisters this morning! They'll be back for another performance later this afternoon after the living history groups have performed their show!

Stunning performance from  this morning! They'll be back for another performance later this afternoon after the living h...
04/06/2023

Stunning performance from this morning! They'll be back for another performance later this afternoon after the living history groups have performed their show!

Time table for Sunday 12 ish convoy returns 12 live music from The Liberty Sisters 1pm ish living history show on the be...
04/06/2023

Time table for Sunday

12 ish convoy returns
12 live music from The Liberty Sisters
1pm ish living history show on the beach with booms and bangs!
1:30 ish live music from The Liberty Sisters
3pm Show end with another vehicle parade

Beach bar open all day!

We're back on the beach today for more of this...!
04/06/2023

We're back on the beach today for more of this...!

🪖✈️ Saturday at Devon D-Day at Saunton Beach ✈️🪖After completing several low-level flypasts of Saunton Beach, plus a loo...
03/06/2023

🪖✈️ Saturday at Devon D-Day at Saunton Beach ✈️🪖

After completing several low-level flypasts of Saunton Beach, plus a loop around the coast, 8 spectacular aircraft glided into Saunton above a convoy of military vehicles - it was truly a sight to behold and it sounded incredible too!

Did you come along today? We'd love to see your photos!

03/06/2023
The convoy have left and are due to return to the beach at around 12pm, along side the aircraft performing a fly past!🚘 ...
03/06/2023

The convoy have left and are due to return to the beach at around 12pm, along side the aircraft performing a fly past!
🚘 There are still some spaces in the car park...come on down!

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Saunton Beach
Braunton
EX331LG

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