Coleshill 1940s Day
Find out more about Coleshill's unique wartime history, complete with re-enactors, displays, pop-up museum and plenty of 1940s themed activities.
- Booking advisable
During the Second World War Coleshill was home to a secret band of underground fighters, the Auxiliary Units, who in case of invasion would have disappeared into underground hideaways, to re-emerge under the cover of darkness to cause mayhem behind enemy lines.
During the weekend there will be a chance to find out more about the Auxiliary Units, including a chance to visit a replica secret 'Operational Base' the underground hideaway that would have been home to an Auxiliary Unit patrol There will also be a chance to see some of the surviving traces from the wartime occupation of Coleshill.
There will also be a chance to see what life on the Home Front in Coleshill would have been like during the 1940s, as well as children's activities and a self-led walk to give you a chance to see some of the wartime sites from across the wider estate.
Advanced booking recommended for a speedy entry to the event.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12.00 |
| Child | £6.00 |
| Family 1A 3C | £18.00 |
| Family 2A 2C | £30.00 |
| Family 2A 3C | £30.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Parking in parkland.
- What to bring and wear
Why not join in with the 40s themed fun and come in period clothing.
- Accessibility
There is level access to most areas of the site, however there are uneven and grassed surfaces and some steep slopes. For full details see our access statement, or ring us to have a conversation about access.
Upcoming events
Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill
17 April to 11 October, 1pm and 2.30pm Thursdays and Saturdays: find out more about some of the lesser-known chapters of the estate’s history and look behind the scenes of the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.
Dawn Chorus Walk
Join one of our Rangers for an early morning guided walk around Badbury Wood listening to the dawn chorus.
Second World War Walk
Monthly from April to November: discover Coleshill's hidden Second World War history on this informative guided walk through village, woods and parkland at the home of the British Resistance.
Village Open Day
13 April, 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 12 October: discover what Coleshill has to offer on one of our Village Open Days.