NEW 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.

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  • 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.
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  • Roleplay

    Discover the nations involved in WWII and understand the life of an evacuee

  • Storytelling

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

  • Re-enactment

    Join the army
    What did it take to be a soldier in WWII?

  • 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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