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Eden Camp

12:21pm Tuesday 4th April 2006

By East Coast Guide »

Old Malton, YO17 6RT

Experience civilian life in the Second World War with its hardship, drama and humour at this unusual themed museum.

The museum is created amid original prisoner of war camp huts, each of which has been converted to illustrate a different aspect of the war using exhibits, tableaux, moving figures and realistic smells.

Allow at least three hours for a visit.

The English Tourist Board voted Eden Camp the Best Visitor Attraction in England in 1998.

Various events are held throughout the year, ring for details or visit the website.

Facilities: Shop, bar, cafeteria.

Disabled Access: Yes.

Contact: (01653) 697777

Email: admin@edencamp.co.uk

Website: www.edencamp.co.uk

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