Eden Camp take a trip in the tardis to 1939 (Eden Camp)

Member Name: diane60uk

Product:	Eden Camp
Date:	05/02/09 (33 review reads)
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Advantages: Great family entertainment, and EDUCATIONAL

Disadvantages: never enough time to see it all

Eden Camp is a museum with a difference, it is situated between Malton and Pickering in North Yorkshire. and its theme is mainly centred around the second world war.
There is ample parking and it is disabled friendly, admission is reasonable family tickets are available
The camp is made up of a series of prefabricated numbered huts, each one covering a different aspect of the conflict.
Hut one is the announcment of the outbreak of war on the wireless, in the kitchen of a typical family, on Sunday September 3rd 1939, the characters appear lifelike, there is a tin bath in front of the fire, and you can clearly smell the soap , coal and smoke.
As you work your way through the huts, which incidently housed prisoners of war, you take a journey back in history with the sights sounds and smells of yesteryear. every hut has something fascinating for all ages, however due to explosive sounds and strobe lighting ,etc. not every hut is suitable for those of a nervous disposition although these are clearly marked.
The old time music hall is one not to be missed, usuallly there are two or three shows a day, and this is great family fun, I defy you not to join in, its highly amusing, your day wouldnt be complete unless you see this.
Feeling hungry? there is a canteen offering good wholesome food, if you want something hot, it seems to be busy no matter what time you go in, but the staff are quick aned efficient, nothing is too much trouble so you dont wait too long for your food.
Outside once again , your children will be delighted to join in the fun on the assault course, a great place to get your photo,s there are sentry boxes and exhibits, which also make for grat background pictures.
Of course no visit to a musuem is complete until you visit the gift shop, where all manner of war related items can be purchased and at poocket money prices for the children.

This place is a winner for me, I have taken my family several times, but if you can only manage the one visit, there is a very good dvd available to take home and show your friends. it is also an all weather location so dont worry too much if it starts to rain , you will still have a great time.

Summary: WHAT A GREAT DAY OUT