The D-Day Museum in Portsmouth, England, which commemorates the events surrounding the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, is an amazing experience suitable for the whole family. Dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II in June 1984 on the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the D-Day Museum covers different aspects of the invasion from the planning stages to a climactic dawn to dusk recreation of the Allied landings.
The highlight of the exhibitions at the D-Day Museum is the spectacular Overlord embroidery, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and commissioned by Lord Dulverton as a tribute to the forces which participated in the invasion. Measuring 83 metres (272 feet) in length, the embroidery took twenty embroiderers over five years to construct. It is one of the most amazing creations of its kind in the world and includes in its construction fabrics taken from the uniforms and headgear of those involved in the action. If you are travelling alone and would like company to visit the museum, there are many Portsmouth escorts to choose from.