1940's Christmas

Times may be hard but how did you create a festive Christmas on daily rations?

Find out how they celebrated Christmas during the Second World War.

Join us for a weekend of simple seasonal pleasures – home-made presents, decorations, wartime stories and music.

• Traditional 1940’s Christmas sing-along with Inner State comedy duo

11.30, 13.00, 14.00 & 15.30

• War time Christmas gifts – learn about rationing, make do and mend sessions.

11.00 – 16.00

• Christmas stocking making demonstrations

12.00, 13.30 & 15.00

• UK Home Front society – Costumed hands on history displays 11.00 – 16.00
• Drama – live performances throughout the day from 10.15
• History in Action Show

11.00 & 15.00 (£3 adults, £2 concessions)

• Have-a-go sword fighting

15.15 (45 mins session) £5 per person, maximum of 12 people. Suitable for 10-16 years/minimum height 120cm (4ft)

• Jester’s Yard play area

11.00 – 16.00 (£2.50 per child, ages 0-10)