Second World War Walk
Monthly from March to November: discover Coleshill's hidden Second World War history on this informative guided walk through village, woods and parkland at the home of the top-secret Auxiliary Units.
- Booking essential
Coleshill House was the top-secret headquarters of the Auxiliary Units, a secret army that was designed to wreak havoc behind enemy lines had Britain been invaded during the Second World War. Discover the detailed history of their training and visit some of the remaining Second World War features around the village, including the Guard House, the site of Coleshill House and our replica underground bunker.
Guided Second World War Walks take place from March to November. Meet in the car park, in front of the Granary.
£9 per adult, £4.50 per child.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9.00 |
| Child | £4.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome. Unsuitable for children under the age of 7.
- Meeting point
Outside the Granary, in the main visitor car park
- What to bring and wear
Sensible walking shoes and appropriate clothing for walking in.
- Accessibility
The walk is roughly 1 ½ miles. There is slightly uneven terrain and the route is slightly uphill.
Upcoming events
Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill
Monthly from March to October: find out more about some of the lesser-known chapters of the estate’s history and look behind the scenes of the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.
The Big Book Sale
Looking for your next best read? Have a browse through our pop-up book sale and see what bargains you can find.
Coleshill Mill and River Cole Tour
Learn more about the watermill at Coleshill and the river that powers it. If water levels allow, see the centuries old machinery working and producing flour.
Discover Coleshill
22nd of August. See our secret WW2 base, working watermill and Victorian Model Farm. There will also be a chance to take a guided tour up to the site of Coleshill house, destroyed by fire in the 1950s, and to see the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.