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History Weekends - Windsor at War

Type:Childrens Events

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ

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History Weekends - Windsor at War. Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth

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Experience what it was like in Windsor Castle during the Second World War. Explore the WW2 vehicles which would have been familiar to the late Queen Elizabeth and learn how she contributed to the War Effort. Visit the Home guard HQ of “Dad’s Army” fame and watch how they prepare for an imminent invasion!

Take part in Home-guard drills at the Pug Yard Learning Centre or get crafty and make your own wartime posters, break enigma codes, or cut out and play our boardgame “Searchlight”.

To enjoy these activities, please select this free add-on when booking your admission ticket to Windsor Castle.

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Free with standard admission/one year pass. To book your spot, please click 'Book Now' on the Royal Collection website and remember to add on the History Weekends event when prompted at checkout.

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Opening Times

Open (26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024)

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