eden camp- have a full day exploring (Eden Camp)

Member Name: cwld17

Product:	Eden Camp
Date:	13/04/09 (40 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: loads to see and learn

Disadvantages: small children might be frightened by some huts

Eden camp.

In Eden camp there are 28 huts that each represents a part of the war and the history supporting the war. It is on a 6 acre site and is great for all ages. It starts when you enter hut 1 the rise of Hitler- the announcement of war on the radio and women and children prepare for war. Hut 2- Shows children being evacuated, and home guard preparations. Hut 3- Submarines under attack, actually walk through a submarine and hear all the bombing. Hut 4- This hut shows air raid shelters, first aid, sewing machines and bomb shelters. Hut 5- The Blitz, this is the height of the bombing, it shows real life scenarios and you can really get a feel of what its like. Hut 6 - Musical hall, see old time shows. Hut 7- Fashion during the war, see what the make do and mend culture inspired. Hut 8- women's role in the war. Hut 9- Bomber command, see how they controlled bombing during the war. Hut 10- Prisoner of war, see the conditions prisoners of war were kept in actually at Eden camp. Hut 11- covering the main events during the war. Hut 12- food hut. Hut 13- Post war conflicts, show stories of people who served in Malaya, Korea, Kenya etc. Hut 14 - Toilet's. Hut 15 - Souvenirs. Hut 16,17,19- Provisions, Food canteen, Tea rooms, Cinema etc. Hut 18 - War news radio room, see the radio machines and how the worked. Hut 20- A trip down a coal mine. Hut 21- Civil defence, see the rescue workers and how they tried to restore normality after the raid. Hut 22- Forces reunion, old photos and letters from veterans.
Eden camp offers a great day out for the whole family and for £5 for an adult its a whole history lesson full of excitement. I first went when I was 10 and went back this weekend at 22 and loved every minute.

Summary: Quite a lot to take in but loads of fun