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Eden Camp:A Journey Through Wartime Britain

Eden Camp:A Journey Through Wartime Britain

Step back in time to the 1940s and discover what life was life on Home Front in Britain and the Front Lines

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Step back in time to the 1940s and discover what life was life on Home Front in Britain and the Front Lines

Eden Camp: A Journey Through Wartime Britain

 

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, there’s 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 you’re 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 40’s 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.

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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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Reays Coaches Ltd, Strawberry Fields,

Syke Park, Wigton, CA7 9NE

Tel: 016973 49999

Email: bookings@reays.co.uk

Company No: 3910309

VAT No: 843 1444 43

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