Veterans Celebrations 2009

To celebrate, honour and unite all veterans, each year Nottingham City Council hosts a programme of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Celebrations for 2008 have now concluded. The full programme for 2009 will be announced at the beginning of next year, however please note the following...

Veterans Weekend 2009
26-28 June, 11am -5pm
Wollaton Hall, Gardens & Deer Park

Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion set in a 500 acre Deer Park, is a magnificent setting for a grand Veterans Day celebration!

Organised by Nottingham City Council in partnership with military organisations the weekend will be an extravaganza of activity. Special tours will bring history to life as visitors discover what it was like during WW2 and the 508 PIR living history re-enactment group will set up camp in the park.

A showcase for our modern armed forces, reserve forces and cadets, the event will feature an 'It's a Knock Out' competition, run by the tri-services. Contestants will take part in mental and physical challenges, such as a gun run climbing tower, bungee run, laser quest and relay races. To enter a team, please call 0115 915 3900 to register your interest.

Admission to the event is free although there will be an event car parking charge of £3.50 for the day.
Wollaton Hall, Gardens & Deer Park is located 3 miles from Nottingham City centre and 15minutes from the M1, J25.

Veterans Day 2009
The national day for celebration.
27 June

Every year leading up to and on the 27 June, events take place across the country in celebration of all British Veterans. The purpose of the day is to celebrate, honoru and unite all Veterans and recognise the contribution they make to society.