Author: Marketing-team

The Castletown D-Day Centre is proud to launch its brand-new online museum shop, offering a unique collection of military-themed merchandise and souvenirs that are now available to customers across the globe.

This exciting new D-Day shop is the result of a collaboration with two Portland-based businesses: South Coast Embroidery and Hendog Designs. The partnership marks a new chapter in the Centre’s mission to preserve and share Portland’s critical role in the D-Day landings, while supporting local creativity and sustainable production.

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A New Era For Castletown D-Day Centre Shop

Located at the historic Portland port – a key embarkation point for Allied troops heading to the beaches of Normandy – the Castletown D-Day Centre has become a leading destination for immersive wartime history. With growing visitor numbers and interest from around the world, now was the perfect time to expand our reach through an accessible, globally available military shop online.

Now live our website, the Castletown D-Day Centre shop features an exclusive range of branded souvenirs, with worldwide shipping available. From army-style apparel to unique keepsakes, every product tells a story and helps keep Portland’s wartime legacy alive.

Whether you’re searching for a recycled-fibre beanie, a keepsake enamel mug, or a signature dog tag, the Castletown D-Day Centre shop offers something meaningful for every WWII enthusiast, history buff, or supporter of local heritage. Each product represents a piece of Portland’s D-Day legacy, thoughtfully created and now available to anyone, anywhere in the world.

“We’re all incredibly excited about this new venture,” said Steve Cleaver.

“Visitors often ask about souvenirs to remember their experience – now, we can offer a thoughtful, well-crafted collection that supports local businesses and shares Portland’s role in D-Day with people around the world.”

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Local Partnerships, Sustainable Focus

The new D-Day shop is rooted in community. Led by Centre Manager Steve Cleaver, the museum has worked closely with South Coast Embroidery and HenDog Designs, both of whom are based on Portland and share a passion for quality, heritage, and sustainability.

South Coast Embroidery

Alexandra and Kyle of South Coast Embroidery, based in Fortuneswell, have revitalised the Centre’s apparel offering. Their new range includes t-shirts, beanies, baseball caps, and tote bags, each item designed with durability and environmental responsibility at its core. Among the highlights are beanies made entirely from recycled polyester yarn, repurposed from plastic bottles. Their printing methods use OEKO-TEX-certified inks, which help reduce ecological impact without compromising on vibrant, lasting designs.

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HenDog Designs

Meanwhile, HenDog Designs, founded by identical twin sisters Lulu and Soph in Weston, have channelled their passion for imaginative, eye-catching design into a bespoke souvenir range for the museum shop. Their exclusive collection includes custom-designed fridge magnets, key rings, bottle openers, coasters, and enamel mugs. Every item reflects the spirit of the D-Day Centre and is crafted to serve as a lasting memento of Portland’s historic contribution to World War II.

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Taking Castletown D-Day Centre Around the World

The launch of the Castletown D-Day Centre’s online shop marks an exciting step forward in sharing Portland’s wartime heritage with a wider audience. By teaming up with talented local businesses and focusing on sustainable, high-quality products, the Centre is not only offering visitors a chance to take home a meaningful reminder of their experience, it’s also strengthening ties within the Portland community.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a supporter of local enterprise, or simply looking for a unique gift, the D-Day shop is a place where stories of courage, resilience, and local pride come to life.

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