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Britain at War 10 & 11 August

Britain at War

On this special Britain at War weekend, we will be joined by re-enactors depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain’s history. Visit the living history camps and watch a variety of displays.

Napoleonic Era
Meet Napoleonic soldiers and find out about the life of a Rifleman in Wellington’s army during the Peninsular War. Visit the living history encampment and learn how the soldiers’ families lived. Watch a thrilling display of military skill as the soldiers skirmish (please note that this will include gunfire).

World War One
See costumed re-enactors in the encampment. Watch sword and bayonet exercises and gas drills. Learn about the women’s auxiliary army core and find out what life would have been like.

World War Two
We will be joined by members of the Oxford Home Guard Group who will be demonstrating what life was like on the home front during the Second World War.

American Infantry
Meet the soldiers of the field Headquarters for the 35th Infantry Division stationed in England prior to D-Day.  See a US Army Chaplain in the field with his wartime Jeep & trailer. Re-enactors from the American Infantry Living History Group will demonstrate what life was like for the soldiers with interactive talks and walk-throughs.

Jeep, Jump, Jive
Jeep, Jump, Jive will be creating a party atmosphere with popular 1940s music playing from their US Army Air Force Jeep. There will be Lindy Hop* social dancing and the opportunity for everyone to get involved with fun classes for all ages.

*Lindy Hop is the dance that defines the 1940s. The swing dance arrived in Britain with the American GIs during WW2.

Premium admission prices apply. Free entry for Annual Pass holders.

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    Over 65s, registered disabled and students (Evidence required)

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    Disabled Person & Essential Companion Premium Admission
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    £15.00 (including donation)
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    Adult Annual Pass Holder Admission
    Free (Gift Aid eligible)

    Admission for one Adult Annual Pass Holder. You will need to present your valid Annual Pass on arrival.

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    Admission for one Adult Annual Pass Holder. You will need to present your valid Annual Pass on arrival.

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    Admission for one child Annual Pass Holder. You will need to present your valid Annual Pass on arrival.

Britain at War 10 & 11 August

Britain at War

On this special Britain at War weekend, we will be joined by re-enactors depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain’s history. Visit the living history camps and watch a variety of displays.

Napoleonic Era
Meet Napoleonic soldiers and find out about the life of a Rifleman in Wellington’s army during the Peninsular War. Visit the living history encampment and learn how the soldiers’ families lived. Watch a thrilling display of military skill as the soldiers skirmish (please note that this will include gunfire).

World War One
See costumed re-enactors in the encampment. Watch sword and bayonet exercises and gas drills. Learn about the women’s auxiliary army core and find out what life would have been like.

World War Two
We will be joined by members of the Oxford Home Guard Group who will be demonstrating what life was like on the home front during the Second World War.

American Infantry
Meet the soldiers of the field Headquarters for the 35th Infantry Division stationed in England prior to D-Day.  See a US Army Chaplain in the field with his wartime Jeep & trailer. Re-enactors from the American Infantry Living History Group will demonstrate what life was like for the soldiers with interactive talks and walk-throughs.

Jeep, Jump, Jive
Jeep, Jump, Jive will be creating a party atmosphere with popular 1940s music playing from their US Army Air Force Jeep. There will be Lindy Hop* social dancing and the opportunity for everyone to get involved with fun classes for all ages.

*Lindy Hop is the dance that defines the 1940s. The swing dance arrived in Britain with the American GIs during WW2.

Premium admission prices apply. Free entry for Annual Pass holders.