At this special weekend event, we will be joined by living history re-enactment groups who will be around our 45-acre site among our historic buildings, depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain's history, covering Medieval, English Civil War, Napoleonic War, WW1 and WW2.
There will be a number of civilian and military living history camps, an apothecary, and wartime military headquarters where you can discover what life was like on the home front, how the soldiers lived and what medicines were available.
At 10:45 each day you’ll be able to attend a WWII church service by a US Army Chaplain in Henton Mission Room.
Throughout the day you can watch a variety of displays such as warhorse training display (including skill-at-arms and mounted combat), gun and catapult firing displays, drills, and troop training sessions.
Britain at War Arena Displays
11:30 Napoleonic Rifles Firing
13:30 English Civil War Soldiers
14:30 Medieval Warhorses
15:30 WWI Catapult & Firing
Jeep, Jump, Jive will be on-site showing off their 1940s Lindy-hop and inviting visitors to join in and learn a few steps at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.
On the Saturday at 12:30, there will be the opportunity to listen to a talk by Ben Wilberforce, author of Furze; Sweethearts and Swan Songs. The book is a retelling of Ben's great-grandfather's hand-written diary he kept during WWI. It intertwines the cruel realities of war and the contrast of a soldier's first love.
On the Sunday at 12:30, Winston Churchill will tell us about his life during WWI and WWII in an engaging living history talk.
Please note that all displays are subject to change.
Book Tickets
Book your tickets now to join us for Britain at War!
This is a Premium admission day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
Event Information
Admission provides access to our 45 acres site, including woodlands and adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Delicious American style BBQ food from Barbarian Grill will be available to purchase
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer. For further details please email marketing@coam.org.uk
