Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/06/2014
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Wicksteed Park
Categories
Organised by Matthew Smith
6th June 2014 – 70th Anniversary D-Day Landings At Wicksteed Park.
Come and discover the preparations for the Normandy Landings!
On the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing the park will be having an educational day looking at the preparations for the D-Day landings.
The day will include:
Mine detection – manned by a member of The Royal Pioneers, this have-a-go activity will train the pupils/recruits in the importance of the detection of mines in WWII. They will have a go at detecting their own mines with child-friendly metal detectors.
Weapons table – various genuine WWII weaponry for children to look at and handle under close supervision.
Drill ground – Pupils can have a go at World War 2 drills.
Assault course – a very child-friendly assault course based on a military style assault course.
Land Army display.
World War 2 Vehicle Display
Design a D-Day poster
£6.00 per pupil.
To book email: education@wicksteedpark.co.uk
Tel: 01536 512475
