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October Half Term - Spy Week

  • 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026

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Become a Spy! Crack the Case This Half Term

Get ready for a top secret adventure at Eden Camp this October half term. Calling all budding spies, super sleuths and aspiring detectives: explore the museum, uncover hidden clues, investigate evidence and put your detective skills to the test with a week packed full of mystery, espionage and family fun.

  1. Child And Hurricane Plane At Eden Camp Modern History Museum

    About the October Half Term Spy Week at Eden Camp

    Spy Week turns a family day out at Eden Camp into a mission. Explore the museum in search of hidden clues, investigate evidence and put your detective skills to the test with a week packed with mystery, espionage and hands-on forensic science. Children get to think and act like real investigators, while the whole family enjoys a half term day out at our military history museum in North Yorkshire.

What To Expect

  1. 🎃 I-Spy Halloween Trail

    Prepare for a museum-wide code-cracker trail!

    Dates: 24th October to 1st November

    • Your mission begins as soon as you arrive: simply collect your trail sheet from the gate box

    • Explore Eden Camp in search of hidden clues and solve the mystery.

    • Complete your trail to earn a reward from the shop! 

  2. 🔎 CSI Drop-In Sessions

    Step into the world of forensic investigation and discover what it takes to solve a crime.

    Dates: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October

    • In these drop-in workshops, young detectives investigate clues, examine evidence and test their powers of observation.

    • Each session lasts 50 minutes, with a 10 minute turnover between sessions.

    • Book your time slot with the link below

    Book Here

  3. 🕵️ Fingerprint Detectives

    Get hands-on with forensic science and discover the secrets hidden in your fingertips.

    Monday 26 to Friday 30 October

    • Children learn how to collect, analyse and compare fingerprints like real forensic experts, and find out what makes every fingerprint unique.

    • A perfect mix of science, investigation and espionage for curious minds and budding detectives. Included in museum entry.

  4. 🚗 Plan Your Visit

    • Location: Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, North Yorkshire. Please see How To Find Us. 

    • When: 24th October to 1st November 2026, open 10am to 5pm

    • Booking advice: Book online to save and skip the queue at the gate.

    • Parking: Free on site for cars and coaches, with a separate coach area

    • Food and drink: WinStan’s Cafe and other on-site outlets serve hot and cold food throughout the day

    • Accessibility: Please see our Accessibility information here

Spy Week runs from 24th October to 1st November 2026, during the October half term. The CSI drop-in sessions are on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, and Fingerprint Detectives runs Monday 26 to Friday 30 October.

At Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Freehold Lane, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6RT.

Families can follow the museum-wide I-Spy Halloween Trail, join CSI drop-in forensic workshops and try Fingerprint Detectives, a hands-on activity on collecting and comparing fingerprints.

The I-Spy Halloween Trail and Fingerprint Detectives are included in museum entry.

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