Evacuees!

Evacuees!

As part of the our new exhibition, Feeding the Nation, this family-focused event is a rare chance for young people to get a feel for the experiences of child evacuees.

Don't you know there's a War on?

We invite you to learn all about what it was like to be evacuated to the countryside from the big city.

Each adult ticket holder will be able to bring two new evacuees - aged 6-11. They will spend the day together, along with all other evacuees, as they move through a series of sessions, led by our award-winning team.

These include:

Registration

Get your label and have your self checked in, ready to be sent off to the nearby farms on the rickety old lorries, pressed back into service!

Air Raid Practice

Do you know what to do when the siren goes off?!

Making a Gas Mask box

Everyone needs one, so get making (all materials supplied)

Home Comforts

What are you allowed to bring in your suitcase? Let's find out.

Story Time

We all know the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe...don't we? Don't we? Let's look at the story again - this time through the eyes of the evacuees! (copy provided)

Other Details:

What about Lunch?

You can either take advantage of our special period menu offer in our cafe, or bring a packed lunch. If you bring a packed lunch, we encourage you to think WW2! Spam sandwiches?! Cheese sandwiches?!

What do I wear?

We encourage all of our Evacuees to dress up in their evacuee outfits.

Some suggestions:

You'll want to focus on practical, functional clothing and accessories.

Dressing as a boy could involve school trousers or shorts, a flat cap, and a jumper, with brown or black lace-up shoes.

Dressing as a girl might involve a pinafore dress or school skirt and blouse, long white socks, and brown or black lace-up shoes. Plaits, a ribbon, or a headband can complete the look.

We also would LOVE it if the adults joined in!

For a civilian outfit, think floral prints, swing skirts, and practical styles like dungarees for ladies and trousers, ties and shirts with a jumper for men. Don't forget your hat!

If you want a military look, you can opt for a British uniform, or what about a farm worker or Land Girl's attire - dungarees, anyone?!