'Back to the 1940s' - Living History Week at Malton attraction Eden Camp to return
Eden Camp has announced the return of its Living History Weekend, set to take place on April 4-5.
This immersive event will transport visitors back to the 1940s, offering an unforgettable opportunity to experience history brought to life.
The Living History Weekend will showcase an array of historical reenactors who will recreate the sights, sounds, and stories of World War II.
From British and US Army soldiers to German Prisoners of War, visitors will gain unique insights into the lives of those who lived through the era.
Visitors can get on their dancing shoes and enjoy live wartime singing and entertainment over the duration of the weekend as the whole site is transported back to the 1940s.
Engage with re-enactors, explore authentic uniforms, and learn about wartime challenges through interactive displays, engaging talks, and live demonstrations.
Visitors will be able to find out about the select group of courageous individuals whose job it was to defuse unexploded bombs, and listen in and watch the work of RAF personnel in the Ops Room as they send aircraft off on sorties and operations.
The event coincides with an action-packed Easter holiday with a lineup of family-friendly activities from March 30 to April 12.
Visitors can explore wartime Britain through hands-on fun, immersive exhibits, and engaging storytelling, with the Great Easter Egg-scape Trail and interactive workshops like Carrots on a Stick and Propaganda Egg Art.
Nick Hill, Museum Manager at Eden Camp, said: “Our Living History Weekend is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to experience and engage with history. There's a chance to interact with dedicated reenactors and gain insights into the past in a unique way.
"We’re really looking forward to welcoming families, history buffs - there’s something here to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages while bringing the stories of wartime Britain to life in an engaging way.”
Visitors can also explore 22 immersive huts, each bringing wartime Britain to life through interactive exhibits.
Admission prices for adults (16+) are £17 pre-booked online and £20 on the day.
Child (5-16) tickets are £15 pre-booked online and £18 on the day. Concession (65+) and family tickets are also available.
Visit https://edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/easter-holiday-living-history-weekend/ for more information and to purchase tickets to Living History Weekend.