The Battle of Britain

Americans at Duxford

Special Days: Key Stages 1-4

These special programmes are only available on specific days.

Children will be involved in organised focused activities and then have the chance to explore the rest of the site.

Choose from this list or browse through the images above to see the sessions available

Engineering Festival

Key Stages 3 and 4, Years 9-13 - All-day event 16 October 2013

There will be a broad cross-section of engineering companies and institutions from the region based in the AirSpace hangar. Students can attend up to four one hour talks on engineering and will be engaged in one hands-on quality problem solving activity related to their particular area of interest.

Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.

Remembrance

Key Stage 1 (Year 2) and Key Stage 2 - 90 minutes

Join in our poignant remembrance activities. Explore the reasons why people go to war and why we should remember. Find out about the British Legion and the poppy symbol. Learn about memorials and examine some of ours on-site.

Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.

Second World War Days

Key Stage 2 - All-day event 26-27 June 2013

Interact with wartime characters, learn about wartime games and join in wartime dances. Help to put out an incendiary bomb with the National Fire Service, dig for victory and much more! There are pre-booked and drop-in activities available.

Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.

Key Stage 2 STEM Fair (STEM Team Duxford)

All-day event, 12 June 2013

In partnership with STEM Team East, and led by Science and Engineering Ambassadors from companies and institutions around the region, students take part in hands-on Science and Technology projects.

Early bird booking before 3 May £5 per pupil. £7 per pupil after 3 May. Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.

Key Stages 3-4 STEM Fair (STEM Team Duxford)

All-day event, 13 June 2013

Working in partnership with STEM Team East this day offers a unique learning experience with access to the whole museum and hands-on Science and Technology projects.

Early bird booking before 3 May £7 per pupil. £8 per pupil after 3 May. Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.

Wartime Christmas

Key Stage 2 - 90 minutes

Discover what children ate for Christmas lunch, and what sort of presents they could expect. Also find out how the war affected family life at Christmas – especially if dad was away serving in the military.

Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.

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How to book

  • Check our current charges and cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions.
  • Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.  
  • Confirm the arrangements by completing our Booking Form.

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