1940s Week at Milestones Museum

Basingstoke and Deane

Type:School Holidays

Milestones Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PG

Tel: 01256 639550

1940s Week at Milestones Museum

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Duty calls! Step back in time with us on the streets of Milestones Museum.

Explore Hampshire’s pivotal role in World War II, including the county’s significant contribution to D-Day in its 80th anniversary year.

Experience captivating demonstrations throughout your visit, from Make Do and Mend, Ministry of Food to Air Raid Precautions, and even live war re-enactments.

From the trenches to tanks, complete with an evacuee trail* for children, join us for an unforgettable journey through history.

*£3 per trail including prize

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