Coleshill 1940s Day
Find out more about Coleshill's unique wartime history, complete with re-enactors, displays, pop-up museum and plenty of 1940s themed activities.
During the Second World War Coleshill was home to a secret band of underground fighters, the Auxiliary Units, who in case of invasion would have disappeared into underground hideaways, to re-emerge under the cover of darkness to cause mayhem behind enemy lines.
During the weekend there will be a chance to find out more about the Auxiliary Units, including a chance to visit a replica secret 'Operational Base' the underground hideaway that would have been home to an Auxiliary Unit patrol There will also be a chance to see some of the surviving traces from the wartime occupation of Coleshill.
There will also be a chance to see what life on the Home Front in Coleshill would have been like during the 1940s, as well as children's activities and a self-led walk to give you a chance to see some of the wartime sites from across the wider estate.
Advanced booking recommended for a speedy entry to the event.
Please note:
- Parking in parkland.
- Why not join in with the 40s themed fun and come in period clothing.
- There is level access to most areas of the site, however there are uneven and grassed surfaces and some steep slopes. For full details see our access statement, or ring us to have a conversation about access.
- Children welcome.
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Find out more about Coleshill's unique wartime history, complete with re-enactors, displays, pop-up museum and plenty of 1940s themed activities.
During the Second World War Coleshill was home to a secret band of underground fighters, the Auxiliary Units, who in case of invasion would have disappeared into underground hideaways, to re-emerge under the cover of darkness to cause mayhem behind enemy lines.
During the weekend there will be a chance to find out more about the Auxiliary Units, including a chance to visit a replica secret 'Operational Base' the underground hideaway that would have been home to an Auxiliary Unit patrol There will also be a chance to see some of the surviving traces from the wartime occupation of Coleshill.
There will also be a chance to see what life on the Home Front in Coleshill would have been like during the 1940s, as well as children's activities and a self-led walk to give you a chance to see some of the wartime sites from across the wider estate.
Advanced booking recommended for a speedy entry to the event.
Please note:
- Parking in parkland.
- Why not join in with the 40s themed fun and come in period clothing.
- There is level access to most areas of the site, however there are uneven and grassed surfaces and some steep slopes. For full details see our access statement, or ring us to have a conversation about access.
- Children welcome.
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