Eden Camp’s Brand-New Modern Military Weekend

📅 June 6-7, 2026 | 📍 Eden Camp, Malton

Step into the world of modern military history at Eden Camp as we unveil our brand-new event—Modern Military Weekend!

Step back into some of the defining conflicts of the late twentieth century at Eden Camp’s Modern Military Weekend. Across both days, visitors will find a range of static displays, equipment and living history portrayals covering the Falklands War, Gulf War and US forces from the 1960s to the 1990s, as well as a display of military vehicles from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Explore Key Conflicts & Military Innovation

The world has changed dramatically since the Second World War, and so has the nature of conflict. Throughout the weekend, we’ll shine a light on some of the most pivotal military events of the last few decades, including:

🔹 The Falklands War (1982): Understand the strategic challenges and military tactics used in this high-stakes conflict between Britain and Argentina.
🔹 The Gulf War (1990-91): Discover how advancements in military technology and coalition warfare reshaped modern combat.
🔹 Post-Cold War Military Operations: Gain insight into how armed forces have responded to new global threats, peacekeeping missions, and modern combat scenarios.

What’s Happening

On across both days:

• Living history portrayals of the Falklands War and British forces, 1970–1985 (Task Force 82 and Forces 80)
• Static displays of weapons and equipment from the Gulf War
• Static displays of weapons and equipment from US forces, 1960–2000
• Military vehicle display, 1950s–1990s
• Vulcan to the Sky — promoting the preservation of the iconic Vulcan XH558.
• Heritage Hall (12:00–15:00) — explore the Abbott SPG and Striker CVRT up close
• Hut 13 (10:00–17:00) — Wars, conflicts and actions involving HM Forces worldwide, 1945–2000

Saturday 6th June

14:00 | Hut 6 — Veteran Presentation: Nigel Smith — Boys Below Decks The experiences of a 17-year-old boy sailor serving aboard HMS Antrim during the Falklands War. A personal and powerful account not to be missed.

Sunday 7th June

13:30 | Hut 6 — Veteran Presentation: Stan Derbyshire Stan served with 11 Field Squadron RE during the Falklands War, playing a direct role in establishing a land-based forward operating base for Harrier jump jets. Hear his story first-hand.

Through engaging presentations and real-world accounts from historians and veterans, you’ll learn how modern conflicts have influenced military strategy, diplomacy, and the lives of those who served.

See Post-War Military Vehicles in Action

Book Discounted tickets here!

Vehicle, Display or Re-enactment groups.

If you would like to exhibit at this event please email details to nick@edencamp.co.uk.