Step back in time to the 1940s and discover what life was life on Home Front in Britain and the Front Lines
Step back in time to the 1940s and discover what life was life on Home Front in Britain and the Front Lines
Living History Weekend
The museum will be alive and kicking with reenactors around every corner, displays, talks, and activities galore.
Eden Camp Museum will be alive and kicking with reenactors around every corner, displays, talks, and activities galore.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in history at Eden Camp, where the past comes alive with reenactors around every corner at our Living History Weekend. From captivating displays to engaging talks and activities galore, theres something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Meet with Medics and learn all about or try your hand at authentic ration recipes? Perhaps youre keen to explore the intricate details of a Sherman Tank, including its escape hatch? Groove to live music in the engine shed, with plenty of space to show off your dance moves. Acts to be confirmed, but rest assured, the tunes will be lively and the atmosphere electric. Whatever your interest, there is something for everybody to enjoy on this fun-family day out.
Fashion has always been an important part of history so why not get dressed up and enjoy the unforgettable style of the 40s and become part of the weekend!
Package includes:
- Luxury coach travel and services of an experienced tour driver
- Admission to Eden Camp
- Pickup from local area
Itinerary
We depart the local area in the morning and travel to North Yorkshire, with a comfort stop en route. Our estimated arrival time at Eden Camp is 11:30am.
Passengers are asked to re-join the coach by 4:55pm, ready for a 5:00pm departure for the return journey to Cumbria.
Experience history come to life with your group at Eden Camp Modern History Museum! Step back in time and immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and stories of wartime Britain at our award-winning Museum in North Yorkshire.
Explore 22 original POW huts, with immersive displays to discover the sights, sounds, and even the smells of what life was like on both the Home Front and Front Line during the Second World War. Each hut covers aspects such as The Blitz, Rationing, the Home Guard, and more. Eden Camp Museum offers a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of wartime Britain.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aspatria 1 | Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB |
| Bigrigg | Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT |
| Carlisle / Lowther Street | In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ |
| Carlisle / Wigton Road 2 | Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ |
| Cockermouth, Aldi | Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH |
| Egremont | Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA |
| Flimby, Railway Station | Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN |
| Harrington GallopingHorse | Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ |
| Keswick | Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA |
| Maryport, Curzon Street | B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA |
| Penrith | Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ |
| Thursby | Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE |
| Whitehaven | Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG |
| Wigton | Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP |
| Wigton Depot | Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE |
| Workington | Seaton Bus Stop (opposite M&S Car Park) Workington CA14 3AB |
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