Britain at War 1939 - 1945 Tour Dates
Britain at War at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3 4SR
From 2nd - 12th November 2026 | Daily | 9am–5pm
Visiting Hours
Daily 9am - 5pm
Admission prices:
Entry: £5 suggested donation per adult.
Booking link and more information:
https://chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/events/exhibition-longest-yarn
Britain at War at Astley Hall, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1XA
From Sat 14th November - Wed 2nd December 2026* | 10am–4pm
N.B. CLOSED: MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
Visiting Hours
Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Admission prices:
Tickets are £7 (including booking fee). The ticket covers entry to the exhibition for your allotted one hour time slot.
Children under 3 are free
Parking:
There is a car park for general visitors and the fees are as follows:
2 hours free (time of arrival ticket required) / 3 hours £1 / All day £3
COACH PARKING spaces are limited, please contact astleyhall@chorley.gov.uk to arrange this BEFORE booking your tickets.
Book your tickets on Skiddle.com: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Chorley/Astley-Hall-Coach-House-And-Park/The-Longest-Yarn/42828606/
Forthcoming dates
2026
2nd to 12th November - Royal Hospital Chelsea
14th November to 1st December - Astley Hall, Chorley
December - Brecon Beacons - Royal Welsh Regimental Museum
2027
May - Riverside Shopping Centre, Haverfordwest, Wales *
The exact dates for the first and last day of each exhibition are subject to change based on transportation logistics. We will communicate any updates as soon as they become available.
Additional details about each venue will be provided as soon as they are made available, helping you plan your visits with ease.
2027
January - Plymouth - Market Hall
February - Tewksbury Abbey
March - Nottingham - St Mary's in the Lace
April - Windsor - St John the Baptist Church
May - Riverside Shopping Centre, Haverfordwest, Wales *
June - Sheffield
July & August - Battle of Britain Bunker, Uxbridge
September - Moffat, Scotland
October & November - Oxfordshire Soldiers Museum
December - TBA
* We are delighted that The Longest Yarn: D-Day and The Longest Yarn: Britain at War will be together at Haverfordwest in May 2027 *
Our agenda is flexible and subject to periodic updates.
Britain at War is a traveling exhibition that demands meticulous logistical planning. For this reason, exact dates and venue locations are announced closer to each event's opening. To ensure a smooth visit, we recommend verifying venue details beforehand. Where available, we've provided direct links to the hosting venues for your convenience.
Britain at War showcases 80 engaging panels alongside a cast of life-sized characters, each representing key figures who played pivotal roles during the war.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Longest Yarn exhibition is free to attend — we're committed to making this experience open to everyone.
However, we operate with no formal funding, and rely on public generosity to keep the project touring. We suggest a £5 donation, which helps with essential travel and setup costs.
In return, you'll receive a complimentary pocket guide to help you navigate and understand the key themes of the exhibition.
For those who'd like to support us further, we also offer our beautifully produced full guidebook for £15 — packed with photos, in-depth stories behind the panels, and introductions to the incredible crafters who brought the project to life.
Your support keeps us on the road, one stitch at a time.
Planning your visit is easy! Simply click here for all the information you need.