Visit our Britain at War page for website links to local venues.

Upcoming dates at a glance:

5th June - 29th June Plymouth The Market Place (28 panels)

30th June - 21st July Pontardawe Heritage and Visitor centre Pontardawe Swansea  (28 panels)

22nd July - 31st July Brecon St Mary’s (41 panels)

1ST - 31st August Chiltern Open Air (61 panels)

3rd September - 1ST October Southwell Minster ALL 80

From October 2025 onwards, Britain at War will stay for a month long at each of the locations below

October - Stoke on Trent Minster

November - Sherbourne Abbey

December - Leek

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January - Belfast, Northern Ireland

February - Enniskillen Northern Ireland

March - Kilkeel Northern Ireland

April - Penrith Rheged

May - Lichfield Cathedral

June - Peterborough Cathedral

July - Nothefort Weymouth

August - Gosport

September - Welshpool

October - Wrexham

November - Chorley

The original D-Day exhibition is currently touring the United States. For more information on its current display, visit our dedicated D-Day page.
The exhibition will return to its permanent home in Carentan in 2026. Stay tuned for further announcements about its future location.

While The Longest Yarn does not charge hosts, certain venues might request a fee or donation to help cover their operating costs.

We recommend visiting their website to review their admission policies. You can find links to our upcoming venues on the Britain At War page.

The Longest Yarn does not receive any of these proceeds directly.

As a registered non-profit association in France, we rely primarily on the sales of our guidebook as a key source of revenue.

You can find the guidebook available online or at our exhibition locations. If you'd like to support our mission further, donations are greatly appreciated and can be made via GoFundMe or the donation box near the visitors' book. Your generosity helps us continue our work—thank you for supporting us!

We advise checking the website of each venue for opening times, parking availability etc.  We  have endeavoured to be correct but sometimes errors creep in!

We warmly welcome all organised groups to our venues! To ensure an enjoyable and smooth visit for everyone, we kindly encourage you to get in touch with the local venue team in advance. They will be  there to assist with any special arrangements or questions you may have, ensuring your group’s experience is memorable and hassle-free. 

The height of the boxes on which the panels are displayed makes them ideal for visitors in wheelchairs. This thoughtful design ensures everyone can comfortably view the information and enjoy the experience without barriers. 
We recommend you confirm accessibility details directly with the venue to arrange a comfortable visit

Parking availability around exhibition venues typically varies depending on the location. It's always a good idea to check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding parking facilities, nearby options, or any associated fees.To avoid inconvenience, plan ahead and confirm parking arrangements before your visit.

Yes, it is absolutely fine to take pictures of the exhibition! However, if you plan to share them online, please ensure you tag @TheLongestYarn. This helps us connect with your posts and share the experience with our wider community. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us spread the word about this unique exhibition

Absolutely! This exhibition is perfect for children eager to learn about history. Through engaging visuals that bring historical events and figures to life, kids can explore the past in an exciting and interactive way. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to develop a deeper appreciation for history while having fun. The exhibit also encourages meaningful discussions and curiosity, with plenty of hidden details for young visitors to discover and enjoy.
If you're bringing a school group, this is a wonderful chance to spark conversations about pivotal moments in history that should never be forgotten.

We’re sorry you couldn’t browse the gift shop during your visit. However, you don’t have to miss out! Our selection of guidebooks and souvenirs is available through our online shop. Explore our collection from the comfort of your home and find the perfect keepsake or gift to remember your visit. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to serving you online

For the D-Day exhibition, over 150 talented knitters and crocheters came together to craft our 80 panels. Additionally, countless others contributed their efforts to the stunning poppy cascades and the complex logistics required to bring this remarkable exhibition to life. This encompassed individuals from diverse backgrounds and various corners of the globe.
As for the Britain at War project, we're still tallying the incredible contributions!

At The Longest Yarn, we don't actively seek out venues.

We rely on our supporters to reach out to local community halls, museums, or places of worship and encourage their event management teams to get in touch with us if they’re interested. Guide them to our list of must-have features designed to help you discover the perfect place to showcase the Longest Yarn. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

info@thelongestyarn.com

If you manage a location and are interested in showcasing The Longest Yarn, we’d love to connect with you! Let’s explore how we can bring The Longest Yarn to your community.. To help you understand what we're looking for, we've put together a list of the key features that make a location suitable. If you’d like to collaborate or learn more, please get in touch with us to start the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!

info@thelongestyarn.com

Are you looking to create an engaging piece about The Longest Yarn? No matter your perspective on this unique topic, we’re here to help. Our dedicated team is passionate about bringing your ideas to life with clarity and creativity. We’re excited to collaborate with you to ensure your writing is informative, captivating, and perfectly tailored to your audience. Contact us today, and let’s start weaving your story together!

We need your creativity and support! Join us in making a difference by sharing your skills and talents. Whether it’s crafting poppies and flags for our highly sought-after cascades, designing unique items for auction to raise vital funds, or creating keepsakes for our gift shops, your contributions matter.

Stay connected by joining our Facebook groups for updates and opportunities to help. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and generosity can make a real impact. Together, we can achieve something truly extraordinary!

For auction items join Nimble Needles and Hooks

For keepsakes to sell in gift shops join The Longest Yarn Britain at War & D-Day

For poppies and our our cascade challenge join The Peterborough Drop

It depends on what you’ve created. We have several dedicated Facebook groups where you can find support and connect with others.
If you havve made items intended for sale in our gift shops, please don’t bring them directly to the shop. To ensure proper bookkeeping and accountability, it’s important to follow the correct process. Reach out to Jenny Shepperd for assistance.

Feel free to email us if you have any questions or need assistance.

info@thelongestyarn.com

In our online shop, we offer a few patterns for sale, catering to those who enjoy crafting their own creations. However, the majority of the artefacts featured in the Longest Yarn are one-of-a-kind pieces, thoughtfully designed without predefined patterns. These creations are a testament to the extraordinary skills and creativity of their makers, who dedicated time to thorough research, careful model-making, and intricate knitting or crocheting. Each piece reflects the passion and expertise of its creator, resulting in distinctive, handcrafted items that are as unique as they are beautiful.

here are many ways to support our mission and help us continue our work. Purchasing our guidebooks is one of the most impactful ways, as they are our main source of revenue. Alternatively, you can contribute by making or buying items we have for sale, which also helps sustain our efforts. If you'd like to support us directly, consider donating via our GoFundMe page—every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference. For those who prefer to get involved hands-on, we are always in need of volunteers to assist with logistics and other essential tasks.

Your company or organization can also make a difference by sponsoring one of our travel boxes.  You can visit our sponsors page for more information.

Your support, in any form, means the world to us and helps us achieve our goals together.

Every week, we feature fresh, handcrafted items generously created by our supporters to help raise funds for our cause. Join our auctions hosted in an engaging Facebook group!
From time to time, we host exciting raffles featuring exclusive items you won't want to miss. Stay updated by following us on Facebook or visiting our dedicated page.

Our travel boxes have been specifically designed to meet the distinct needs of traveling exhibitions.

Sponsoring a travel box starts at just £250, with no maximum limit—your generosity can make an even greater impact!

As a token of our appreciation, your support will be proudly recognized.

To learn more, visit the sponsor section on our website.

To honour the spirit of Britain at War and D-Day, we are proud to present nine life-sized representations of real WWII heroes, each with a unique connection to the artisans bringing them to life. Through our craftsmanship, we aim to pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of these remarkable individuals. Each figure will be accompanied by captivating stories and fascinating facts about their lives and contributions during the war. Soon, you’ll have the chance to meet: - Reg, the American Screaming Eagle - Michael, a British submariner - Daphne, a land girl with a vital role - Lilian Agnes, a dedicated ATS volunteer - Johnnie, a Spitfire pilot, and his loyal dog - Gillian, a courageous London firefighter - William, a wartime photographer - Piper Bill Millin, the legendary bagpiper.    This collection celebrates their incredible legacies and brings history to life like never before.

While we don’t have exact statistics on the time required to create a panel, we know it’s a meticulous process that takes hundreds of hours. Each panel involves in-depth research, detailed modeling, precise knitting or crocheting, and skillful assembly to achieve perfection. Some panels are the result of an individual’s dedication and craftsmanship, while others showcase the collective talents and collaboration of a group.