Welcome to Britain's D-Day Heritage

Discover the untold stories and hidden sites that helped shape the course of World War II.

Join us to explore historic D-Day locations across Britain – both in person and online.

Resources

Self Guided Tours

Discover historic D-Day sites along the South Coast of England and beyond. Follow ready-made routes with printable or mobile guides to bring your journey to life.

 

Virtual 360 Tours*

Step inside Britain’s D-Day Heritage from the comfort of your own home. Use 360° interactive technology to explore many of Britain’s key locations that played a part in D-Day itself, its planning and the events that followed the Normandy Landings.

Britain's D-Day Interactive Maps

Navigate D-Day sites across Britain through easy-to-use interactive maps. This ongoing project begins with the Solent area, and with your help we’re adding to it all the time.

 

Further Research

Dig deeper into the stories, archives, and people behind the planning and preparation for D-Day and the Normandy Landings.

 

“Visiting Britain's D-Day Heritage is an eye-opening experience. The detailed narratives and tours provide a profound understanding of our history.”

 

About Us

Much is recorded about D-Day, the Normandy beaches, the bravery of those who risked their lives, and the many who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom we enjoy today. For the past five years, we have been researching Britain’s D-Day Heritage. We see it as not only vital to commemorate the military effort, but also to celebrate the men and women who planned, built, and engineered one of the most complex and

innovative liberations the world has ever seen. This is a shared history. We believe it is essential that the families of those involved can understand the true magnitude of their relation's efforts and uncover the disappearing landscapes that tell their stories across Britain.

About You

This is a collective story – and we can’t tell it without your help. At least 13 countries were involved in the liberation of Europe. Most passed through Britain and left their mark in some way. It could be the names carved on a wall in Southampton while US soldiers waited to board, or a relative’s name or photograph in a journal. Others from nations across the world may have been living in Britain at the time. The possibilities are endless. If you have information that could help us expand this D-Day Story, please let us know using the contact page. We can also advise on how to lodge original material with museums and archives to ensure these stories are preserved for the future.

Our Long Term Vision

To provide the innovators of tomorrow with the tools to transform the future.

The Normandy landings represent one of the most significant logistical and engineering achievements in history. There are still valuable lessons to be learnt from the innovations and technical accomplishments that made them possible. Our aim is to build educational channels to help young people explore the engineering and logistical achievements of Operation Overlord – and to develop key technical skills and understanding that will help shape the future.

Page Updated: January 2026