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Family Activity Morning: Secrets & Spies

10th August. Learn all about Coleshill's WW2 history, including code breaking and a chance to explore a secret bunker.

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Discover Coleshill’s best kept secret! Explore the Auxillier’s Underground bunker, hone your skills with stealth training and learn how to code break!

This Family Activity Morning takes place on Monday 10th August, 10am-12.00pm. £7 per child, accompanying adults and siblings under 4 go free.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Per child. Adults & siblings under 4 free£7.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Bunker is accessed by a ladder, then exited by crawling through a short tunnel

Meeting point

Outside the Granary at the bottom of the visitor car park

Suitability for children

Designed for children aged 4-11, siblings under 4 go free

What to bring and wear

Clothes suitable for outdoor activities that can get a bit messy.

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