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Eden Camp

Malton, York YO17 6RT, England
01653 697777
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Ranked #6 of 125 attractions in York
Type: History Museums, Military Museums
Owner description: Housed within the buildings and grounds of a former Prisoner of War camp, a visit to this unique museum will take you back to wartime Britain.... more » Owner description: Housed within the buildings and grounds of a former Prisoner of War camp, a visit to this unique museum will take you back to wartime Britain. Experience the sights, sounds and even smells of life on both the Home Front and the Front Line. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

It's not possible to take in all the information in one visit. I wish it could be downloaded into a book for me to take away and read. You learn so much so quickly. The recreation of the Blitz and in a U boat being bombed really got me thinking (and frightened my 5 year old). Overall the experience is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I visited Eden camp on the recommendation of a friend and was not disappointed. the whole site is constructed to look like the old prisoner camp and has displays in every hut you visit. the huts are also authentic with the smells and sounds of the war era. it should be noted that young children may get frightened in some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This is a very interesting and informative place to visit. There is something for everyone including an adventure area for kids. Dogs are allowed but during busy times it could be uncomfortable for them as the walkways in the huts are pretty narrow in places. As mentioned in a previous review kids can be annoying running and pushing through the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We spent a day here as my middle child (9) has been studying WW2 at school. It is an excellent place. Lots of information, well presented, with the added interest of being in a genuine ex prisoner of war camp. My 3 children (7,9 and 15) were all kept interested fot the 5 hours or so that we spent there,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Went here for a day out with the kids for our sons 10th birthday. Despite the appalling rain to start it didn't matter as you spend the majority of your time indoors. There was an awful lot to read, however despite this the kids had a great time - although to fair we hardly saw them as they were off... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Try to go when there are not many children around, there were several groups of kids and they weren't really interested they were running through the exhibits pushing their way through. I know they need to go but some respect be nice.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

£6 is excellent value. If you lived through the war, must bring back memories. This is so comprehensive it would take a fortnight to fully appreciate it. Keep going to the last hut as it is a very poignant finish.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We've often passed by Eden Camp and wondered if it was worth a visit. We stayed in Whitby and had seen Rory Bremner's TV programme which mentioned the attraction so decided to give it a try. We contemplated going by bus but thought that 3 hours between buses would be too long. How wrong we were! As other writers have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Visited Eden Camp on the 14th May. Got there as it opened at 10.00 a m. Plenty of free parking on site. Ticket price for concessions was £5.00 a real bargain. Very interesting place. It has different themes in the 29 huts. Very informative and well set out. Something for everyone to see. The sights and sounds of the war... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Visiting Eden Camp was the best value for money that I have ever come accross. Its an all day adventure that has been laid out in the most amazing way. There are 29 main huts that have everything explaining the war from beginning, during and to then end of the 2nd World War and also exhibits of the 1st World... More

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