Guided Tour of Harperley Camp
Schedule
Sat May 03 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Harperley POW Camp 93, Fir Tree, DL158DX | Crook, EN
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A guided tour of POW Camp 93. Come and learn the history of the huts and get to visit the most unique site remaining of WW2. Harperley POW Camp 93 has been a feature of the Durham landscape for more than 80 years, the site, home to Italian and German soldiers who were interred as POW during WW2. This unique site has been closed to the public for over twenty years until now, when we can offer you the chance to see for yourself this unique and special part of our history and heritage. The camp, was the only one in existence that had a purpose built theatre, which has been preserved alongside the “Kanteen” that hosts the original paintings that the interns applied directly to the walls. These are extraordinary works of art that need to be seen to be appreciated. Imagine what life was like in the 1940s when you were in a foreign country and had to make the best of it. Those staying at Camp 93 sure seemed to know how to do that!
As we are an outdoor venue, please ensure that you dress for the weather with waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear.
We cannot allow dogs onto the site, so please leave your furry friends at home.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the visit.
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Where is it happening?
Harperley POW Camp 93, Fir Tree, DL158DX, Harperley Camp, A689, Crook, DL15 8, United Kingdom,Crook, Durham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
