Eden Camp
Malton, North Yorkshire
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Quick Guide
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| A museum of War Time Britain, where you can
experience the sights, sounds, and even smells that were around during the
second world war. It is based within a site which in 1942 was originally built
as a prisoner of war camp for enemy prisoners. On display are reconstructed scenes using
lighting, sound, smells, smoke machines, movement and lifelike exhibits to
transport you back in time. They have an original Prisoner of War Camp built in
1942.
All exhibits are housed in the huts which were
originally built by the original prisoners held here and each one takes you on a
journey telling the story of The Peoples War, a social history of life in
Britain from 1939 to 1945. Each hut covering a different aspect of the story.
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Eden Camp Entrance
Phil
Catterall |
As well as the indoor displays there is also a
collection of military vehicles displayed around the site, a large collection of
artillery pieces and a full size replica of a Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft as
well as a V1 Doodlebug Flying bomb.
On special event days you may also come across
re-enactment teams with displays of Germ PoW's, British soldiers, an American
M.P or even a British Bobby.
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Location: Eden Camp, Malton, North
Yorkshire |
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Grid Reference:
SE796736 |
Ceremonial County:
Yorkshire |
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Map Link:
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Aerial photo:
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Getting there: Located at the junction of A64
and the A169, just outside Malton. |
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Access: Fully accessible for disabled
visitors, there is not a single step. Free car parking for up to 400 cars. |
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Website:
http://www.edencamp.co.uk
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Email: admin@edencamp.co.uk |
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Address:
EDEN CAMP, Modern History Theme Museum,
Malton, North Yorkshire |
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Postcode: YO17 6RT |
Telephone: 01653 697777 |
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Opening Times: 10am to 5pm daily. Closes 23rd
Dec to 14th January. |
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Charges: Adults £5; Children £4; concessions
£4 |
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Notes: They do not accept any Credit or Debit
Cards. Dogs are allowed on site as long as they are kept on a lead.
Other facilities include a cafe, children's
play area and gift shop.
Allow at least 3-4 hours for your visit. |
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CIN Page Ref: eden_camp |
Classification:
Living History |
Date Updated: 06/2008 |
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