EVENTS
All the latest events from National Historic Ships UK, our Shipshape Network projects, and the UK historic vessel sector. Holding an event you'd like us to promote? Email us at info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
Guided walks of Bristol's Floating Harbour
First Tuesday of each month, M Shed, Bristol.
National VE Day Commemorative events aboard HMS Wellington
8-9 May 2025, HMS Wellington, London. Includes Flag Raising, Fish 'n' Chips lunch, and 1940s themed afternoon party
Steam at the Lift 2025
10-11 May, Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich, Cheshire. Family-friendly steam festival with a flotilla of vintage steam boats, Real Ale Festival & more
VE Day 80 celebrations at Portsmouth Historic Quarter
10th May 2025, Portsmouth Historic Quarter. Family day out with live music, games, dancing and the chance to get aboard two WWII vessels
Medway Queen to return to Ramsgate for Dunkirk commemoration
Dunkirk Little Ship will be open to the public in Ramsgate from 15-26 May
Climb the rigging on iconic 19th century tea clipper Cutty Sark
Various dates from 16 May - 31 October 2025, Royal Museums Greenwich, London.