This May Half Term, history comes alive like never before at Eden Camp, with the unique opportunity to step inside one of the 20th Century’s most iconic armoured vehicles. From 23rd-29th May, visitors can go ‘Behind the Hatch’ and climb inside the legendary Sherman M50 tank and see history from the driver’s seat.
For a limited time, history lovers can:
- Receive a personal introduction to the Sherman M50, affectionately known as ‘Mother’
- Explore the crew compartment up close
- Capture unique photo opportunities from inside the tank
- Gain expert insight into the vehicle’s history and mechanics
Tickets are £40 per person (which includes regular admission to Eden Camp) and require pre-booking. Sessions are limited to eight people, for an intimate and immersive experience. Visitors must be at least 16 years old, physically fit enough to access the vehicle, and able to fit through the hatch. An activity waiver must be completed prior to participation.
This unique offering is part of Eden Camp’s Tank Week, running from 23rd-31st May. Throughout the week, the modern military museum will host a range of hands-on activities, including live tank demonstrations, remote-control tank courses, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly challenges to bring history to life.
Nick Hill, Museum Manager at Eden Camp, said: “Tank Week really gives a unique chance for visitors to get hands-on with remarkable pieces of military history, including the impressive Sherman M50. ‘Behind the Hatch’ offers a rare and intimate glimpse into what it was like to operate these powerful machines. Whether you’re a tank enthusiast or visiting with family for the first time, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for both the vehicles and the people who operated them.”
For more information, and to book, please visit https://edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/tank-week-half-term/
About Eden Camp
- Eden Camp near Malton is the only remaining prisoner of war camp in Britain, built in 1942, where the original huts have been preserved and turned into immersive and engaging displays welcoming more than 100,000 visitors in 2023.
- The huts have been re-equipped to tell the story of The People’s War, the social history of life in Britain from 1939 to 1945 – featuring a new Blitz experience in Hut 5
- Eden Camp received £224,000 in funding from North Yorkshire Council from the £16.9 million UK Shared Prosperity Funding allocated to North Yorkshire, used to restore the original POW huts built in 1942.
- The collection at Eden Camp includes historic military vehicles, thousands of military items and has an archive collection with over 103,000 documents, artefacts and photographs.
- Eden camp welcomes over 25000 children each year for formal educational visits in a typical year.
- Winner of Best Educational Day out 2023 for the SME Northern Enterprise Awards for the third year in a row.
