A modern history museum focussing on World War Two, with impressive, if rather basic animatronic displays. Eden Camp was originally a POW detention centre and this local history was well represented with fascinating artefacts and documents from the Camp itself.
Each of the huts houses an extensive display focussing on a single aspect of the war, with displays taking in the Blitz, the work of the SOE, war at sea, Hitler's rise to power, rationing and more.
The site as a whole is wonderfully arranged and although it's slightly obvious that the place has seen better days, there's plenty to fill the four hours they advise you to set aside for your visit.
One thing you have to experience if you go is the Restaurant. Places like that simply do not exist anymore! Old fashioned food, served and cooked by real people with real ingredients. A treat for good food lovers, with such retro favourites as Stew & dumplings and fish & chips, all available with lashings of gravy, mushy peas and beans. The treats don't stop there as there's a constant soundtrack of crackly 40's radio classics and some of the most indulgent moreish puddings I've ever eaten!
The kids loved it, we loved it and if we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely be paying a return visit, if only for lunch!
It's a blast from the past for Grandads and Grannies and an enthralling and informative look at a bygone age for anyone younger, well worth a visit.
