The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War

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3 - 27 September | 2025 | 10am - 5pm

Southwell Minster

Free but £5 donation suggested 

After the success of The Longest Yarn last year, Southwell Minster is delighted to have once again been chosen to host the UK-premiere of the highly anticipated follow-up exhibition, The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War.

Again, there will be 80 knitted panels, each 1m long and this time the focus will be on what it was like in Britain between the declaration of war on September 3rd 1939 to VE Day on 8th May 1945. This includes significant events such as the King's Speech, The Blitz, the bombing of major cities, Britain coping with the war, the Home Guard, the Women's Land Army, rationing, and much more.

Accompanying this will be 'The Gang' - life-size representatives of all the services that saved Britain in its hour of need - from a Land Girl to a Spitfire Pilot.

Please note there will be a small number of tickets set aside each day for walk-ups, but when they're gone they're gone, so it is highly recommended to book your ticket in advance to guarantee entry.

Opening times and how to book tickets can be found in the link or on the Minster website.

Entry: £5 suggested donation per adult on arrival