School Visits

School Educational Visits to Eden Camp

An immersive learning experience in the heart of North Yorkshire

Take learning beyond the classroom and bring history to life at Eden Camp Modern History Museum. Our immersive exhibits offer pupils a unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and stories of wartime Britain, helping them connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.

From exploring 22 original wartime huts to discovering what life was like on the Home Front and Front Line, pupils can deepen their understanding of World War II while developing curiosity, critical thinking and historical awareness.

With opportunities to support the National Curriculum across a range of subjects, Eden Camp provides an engaging and educational experience for Key Stage 2 pupils.

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Pricing

We are only able to accept bookings from Primary and Middle School groups up to age of 11 years old.

Admission: £8 per pupil

Staff places: Free admission for teaching staff at a 1:5 ratio

A minimum supervision ratio of 1 adult per 10 pupils is required for all school groups. 

To book please fill in the form below and we will be in touch about confirming the booking

*Please note Autumn availability fills up fast, so please be flexible with your dates and fill in the form ASAP as it allows us to process you as quick as possible

Booking Form 2026 Eden Camp Risk Assessment (1)

Guided school visits

THE BENEFITS OF A SCHOOL VISIT

Bring history to life through immersive, sensory displays and authentic wartime settings.

  • Support the National Curriculum with learning opportunities across history and other subjects.

  • Encourage curiosity and discovery through self-led exploration and engaging exhibits.

  • Explore cross-curricular themes including geography, art, science, design and technology, and citizenship.

  • Create lasting memories with an educational day out that pupils and teachers can enjoy together.

  • Learning outside the classroom: Bring lessons to life through immersive exhibits and authentic wartime settings. 

Give your pupils a school trip to remember and discover the stories of wartime Britain at Eden Camp

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School and Educational Visit FAQ’s

Yes. Pre-booking a visit is essential. This will help us ensure that you have the best possible experience and will help us to prevent the Museum from becoming over-crowded.

To book a visit, our Bookings Team will need to know your preferred date, number and age group/Key Stage of students, and number of staff in attendance. All details required are on the booking form here.

Currently we can accommodate a maximum of 500 students per day so we can ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all. We operate a 1:5 ratio of staff to students.

We normally recommend around 3-4 hours, however visits can take longer with large groups.

Please use the coach lane and drive up to the barrier. The leading staff member will need to go to reception to register arrival, settle any remaining balances and receive any resources. Your coach will then be admitted through the gate to park in the coach bay.

Yes, we have three mess huts with different capacities. Please ensure you pre-book use of your mess hut to ensure we have time to clean in between groups.

We can accommodate some coats and bags however for ease we recommend leaving items on the coach. Should you need us to store any items, please request this ahead of your booking. Please note, we do not accept responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or theft of items stored.

We do not allow schools to sit in the Cafe area as that is reserved for other paying customers, however staff are more then welcome to use our ammentities as long as children are supervised at all times

Yes, of course! The shop will be open for you to visit. Please be careful not to overcrowd; if you are in a big group, we recommend visiting in smaller numbers.

Yes, our Museum is fully accessible in all areas. Wheelchairs are available to borrow from our Reception free of charge on a pre-booked basis.

Yes, all visits are self-led. We do not operate guided tours however our staff would be happy to give a talk if requested in advance.

Yes, we have a variety of measures in places to ensure everyone enjoys and benefits from their visit. Please get in touch with our admin team for further details on how we can assist: Email: [email protected]; Tel: 01653 697777

Yes, please download a copy of our risk assessment here.

Our Educational Awards

In 2022 we were delighted to receive two separate awards for ‘Best Educational Day Out’ at the Northern Enterprise Awards and from the Global 100 Programme.

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