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WWII

The year is 1939, Hitler has invaded Poland and what follows is a war that touches lives across the world.

Through re-enactment, code-breaking and role play, find out what life was life for the home front and armed forces during WWII.

This session involves our re enactors showing a replica gun.

Contact us to book a visit
 

  • Suitable for KS 1-4. Please let us know if you have any disability requirements.

  • 9.50am to 2.10pm with a lunch break in the middle of the day. Please bring your own packed lunch.

  • Get in touch if you’d like coach or minibus hire recommendations.

  • Prices start at £7 per child, with a minimum booking of £250.
    Craft activities are an additional £3 per child. Please contact us if you would like to chat.
    information@mkcdc.org.uk

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  • Storytelling

    Understand when WWII took place and find out the nations involved in the conflict

  • Roleplay

    Understand the life of an evacuee

  • Re-enactment

    Take part in a soldier’s foot drill

  • Problem solving

    Break codes and identify aircraft

Objectives

  • Take part in our timeline activity and understand when WWII took place. Find out the nations involved in the conflict.

  • What was life like for an evacuee? Learn to ID aircraft, how to break codes and weigh out your rations.

  • Take part in a foot drill and explore typical uniform worn by soldiers. Understand the hardships faced by forces fighting in the war.

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Book a visit

We’d love to have your school visit us! Please let us know which history visit you’re interested in, the date you’d like to visit and the size and age of your class.

education@mkcdc.org.uk