Home Front 1940's Day Residential - Key Stage 2
Home Front is an exciting living history experience that offers KS2 students a practical insight into the lives of those who lived during World War 2.
This unique outdoor learning experience also teaches students about how the Second World War shaped Surrey's local heritage. Home Front takes place at Henley Fort, which once served as headquarters to the Surrey Home Guard during World War 2.
What happens during the Home Front sessions?
On the day, students are provided with authentic uniforms and take on the roles of the Surrey Home Guard volunteers and Air Raid Wardens.
Students will have the opportunity to take on both roles during the day and their duties will be undertaken between:
Air Raid Wardens will experience what it was like during an air raid in an authentic Anderson shelter and learn about gas masks, blackout and how to fight fires with fire-fighting equipment of the day.
Home Guard Volunteers will hunt for sneaky spies, undergo training drills, master the art of disguise in camouflage constructions and much more!
How about taking part in a one night Evacuee Residential experience?
Turn your back on the 21st century for 24 hours and live the life of an evacuee escaping the blitz!
This experience includes:
- Making a gas mask box and ID card at school before arriving by train at Guildford Train Station.
- Being handpicked by your temporary adoptive country family.
- Living experience of becoming an Air Raid Warden and Home Guard (as day visit).
- Exploring rationing including 'Digging for Victory' in the veggie patch.
- Assist in the preparation of a typical war time meal.
- Overnight accommodation in Henley Fort's new Yurt village.
For further information please take a look at our Living History experience and to book or check availability please complete our online enquiry form.