Step Back in Time: Armour & Embarkation 2026

Saturday 20th June | 11am – 5:30pm
Prepare for a sensory experience like no other. This June, Brewery Square transforms into a living memorial as we commemorate the massive build-up of military hardware in Dorset that paved the way for the D-Day landings.

From the heavy rumble of tanks to the mechanical roar of vintage bikes, the sights, sounds, and smells of history are returning to the heart of Dorchester.

The Day’s Operations:

The Early Muster (11am – 5:30pm) Before the convoy arrives, get up close and personal with the machines that defined an era. The Military Vehicle Trust will be on site with a collection of meticulously restored legends. With no ropes and no barriers, it’s just you and the experts who keep these titans running.

Wartime Melodies with The Decadettes (1:30pm – 2:30pm) Soak up the atmosphere with a live performance from The Decadettes.
The Junior Games (11am – 5pm) A hands-on way for the next generation to connect with history. Bring the kids down to craft their own Peg Dolls and Model Planes to take home.

The Armour & Embarkation Convoy Arrival (From 3:30pm) This is the moment the ground starts to shake. Watch as the full Armour & Embarkation convoy rolls into the town.

Weymouth Avenue: A spectacular line-up of heavy tanks.

The Square: A takeover of lighter military vehicles.

Dray Horse Yard: A thundering fleet of vintage bikes.