To remember the past is to create a better future
The LRE United Kingdom’s main objective is to make this history relevant and accessible, especially for the younger generations.
Our projects
LRE United Kingdom engages in several projects and activities with a focus on remembrance and education.
Network & membership
LRE United Kingdom is a network of members and partners throughout the United Kingdom that share a united mission to preserve and to promote the history and heritage of the Second World War.
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LRE United Kingdom needs your support to pursue the development of the Liberation Route Europe and the preservation of the heritage of the Second World War.
Marked by “Vectors of Memory”, the Liberation Route trails connects people, places, and events to mark Europe’s liberation from occupation during the Second World War. The United Kingdom played an instrumental role in the liberation process and has a vast heritage and many stories to tell today.
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Promoting Liberation Route Europe Through Key Travel Trade Events Across Europe
In recent weeks, the LRE Foundation team has been actively engaging with key players in the tourism and travel industry, taking part in several major
The LRE Forum returns in 2026, celebrating its 10th edition in Arnhem and Nijmegen
The LRE Foundation is delighted to announce that the LRE Forum 2026 will take place from 9 to 12 March across two historic cities — Arnhem and
Two New Liberation Route Europe Hiking Trails Launched in Collaboration with the University of Portsmouth
The LRE Foundation, in collaboration with LRE UK, and the University of Portsmouth has officially launched ‘Community in War- Scarred Portsmouth’ and ‘Dartmouth at War’, two new
Each year, the annual LRE Forum, organised by the LRE Foundation, brings together members, partners, and tourism professionals for expert insights, networking opportunities, and dedicated travel trade events.
Following the success of the 2025 edition in Kraków – and earlier events in Aachen, Florence, Normandy, and Brussels -the LRE Forum returns in 2026 to Gelderland, the Netherlands, from 9 to 12 March. Gelderland is not only where the LRE Foundation was founded, but also hosts one of its main offices, making this edition even more special.
The 2026 programme – co-hosted by the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen – encourages the exchange of new ideas and best practices through a dynamic selection of activities, including:
Engaging panel discussions about WWII history, memory transmission and remembrance
Networking opportunities with WWII-related organisations, tourism and cultural heritage institutions and travel trade operators
Organised site visits to local memorials and museums
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