Step into history this summer at Eden Camp Modern History Museum with a programme of interactive family activities celebrating the extraordinary women who helped Britain during the Second World War.

Children and adults alike can discover the stories of the Women’s Land Army, nurses, factory workers and other wartime heroes through hands-on experiences across the museum.

Families can take part in the Women at War: Poo Clues Trail, following clues around the museum to solve a wartime mystery before collecting a sweet reward. On selected days, visitors can also meet Connie from the Women’s Land Army and try their hand at milking a model cow while learning about life on wartime farms.

Young historians won’t want to miss the Little Evacuees workshop (Monday–Friday), where children can make a cardboard gas mask, learn about evacuation, rationing and life on the Home Front, and take home their own wartime identity tag. The workshop is free with admission but must be booked in advance due to limited spaces.

To round off the summer, Eden Camp’s popular Living History Weekend returns on 29–30 August, featuring historical reenactors, military vehicles, live music, wartime cooking demonstrations and immersive displays throughout the museum.

With over 20 original prisoner of war huts to explore, immersive exhibitions and activities included with admission, Eden Camp offers a fascinating and memorable family day out this summer.

Thanks to the Government’s VAT Summer Saver initiative, ticket prices have been reduced across the summer, making a visit to Eden Camp even better value. The Government has temporarily reduced VAT on admission tickets from 20% to 5% at eligible UK family attractions from 25 June to 1 September 2026.

Pre-booking is recommended, particularly for the Little Evacuees workshop.

Essential info

📍 Eden Camp Modern History Museum
📅17 July – 31 August 2026
🎟️ Book online and save! Family tickets start from £30