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Home Educator Day
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and celebrate local history month.
Dates
Wednesday 14 May
Visitor Information
Price
£4 per child, per workshop, plus booking fee.
Advanced booking essential.
Time
Bevin boys and evacuees, 10.30-11.30am.
WWII Colliery Tour "Bomb Blast", 1.15-2.15pm.
About
May marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day and is also local history month. Join us at Woodhorn to commemorate these and meet other home educator families too.
Book a workshop to take part in with your child and explore the museum for the rest of the day for free.
Bevin boys and evacuees:
Who were the Bevin Boys and why were they important during World War II? Find out about the lives of these conscripted miners, what life was like working down the pit and why coal was so important to the war effort.
Later, find out about evacuees and their lives during the war.
Recommended for children aged 8+, but younger children are welcome to join if appropriate. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This workshop may contain air raid siren noises.
Book your tickets for Bevin boys and evacuees.
WWII Colliery Tour "Bomb Blast":
During World War II a bomb landed on the Walker Fan building at Woodhorn. Find out what happened as we take a tour of the site and look at historical documents.
Recommended for children aged 8+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Book your tickets for WWII Colliery Tour "Bomb Blast".
For Terms and Conditions and information on planning your day, visit the Woodhorn Museum website.
While you're here, why not relax in our café with a hot drink and take part in free activities at our mini museums stations?
