VE Day Celebrations

On Thursday 8^th May 2025, the City of Gloucester will be celebrating the 80^th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Join us for a fun filled evening of events.

Event Itinerary:

6:00pm:  Llanthony History Huddle: VE Day 80th Anniversary Special

Location: Llanthony Secunda Priory – Henry Dene Hall

Join us for a special edition of our Llanthony History Huddle as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We’ll be gathering to share stories, memories, and photographs of Gloucester and Llanthony during WWII.

Expect a relaxed and welcoming evening of conversation, interactive displays, and special contributions from guest speakers.

Free admission, donations welcome.

7:30pm:   Llanthony Priory and the Sula Lightship, a VE Day 80 celebration.

Gloster Swing Dance will be hosting an evening of entertainment in the grounds of Llanthony Secunda Priory.

Dress in your best 1940s gear and bring your picnic blanket. Get a drink from the bar and enjoy the vintage vibes.

The grand finale of the evening, at the Sula Lightship, will see the Cathedral Youth Choir singing the official VE Day 80 hymn ‘I Vow to Thee my Country’ from the Upper Deck of Sula as the light is lit as a celebration of VE Day and the return of the light after many years of darkness.

Visitors are welcome to bring picnics but not alcohol. There will be a bar on site in the Henry Dene Hall.

The event will be on Llanthony Secunda Priory land within the Priory grounds and on the canal-side

Please refer to the event poster for the full event timings on the day.