Opening Times

April, May, June, September & October - Open Sunday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
July & August - Open daily, 10am to 5pm
Winter - Please phone or check our regularly updated website for opening hours.

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

A tour of the collection gives an idea of the allied soldiers' life through the equipment, vehicles and artillery used. New in 2004, a "Home Front" building shows civilian life at the time, with displays of evacuees, Air Raid Precaution
shelters, Bomb Disposal, Land Girls, National Fire Service and the Home
Guard, etc.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

For pupils studying WWII Cobbaton Combat Collection offers an excellent insight into wartime Britain.

What are the activities?

Students are taken around the collection in a guided tour, given information about the items they see and are free to ask as many questions as they have.

What is the age range of the activities?

Any

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Minimum of 10, maximum 35.
One adult to 10 students.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

An up to date Risk Assessment form is available, and we offer teachers a free Risk Assessment visit beforehand.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

We have a NAAFI wagon serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. Our shop sells toys, souvenirs, clothing, militaria and combat and survival kit.

Is specific clothing required?

Warm clothing in cold weather

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No