Step back in time at 1940s Week at Basingstoke’s Milestones Museum

This half term, Milestones Museum in Basingstoke is inviting visitors to take a step back in time to the 1940s with fun activities for all ages.

From Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, June 4, visitors to the living history museum, operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust, can enjoy demonstrations and talks, historic objects, live performances, a trail and much more on the streets of Milestones.

Throughout the week there will be daily demonstrations and talks - from an ARP recruitment drive and Make Do and Mend to learning all about 1940s cookery.

On Monday, at 2.30pm and 3.30pm, evacuee David Stiles will be talking all things 1940s. Also on Monday as well as Tuesday, at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, vintage singer Fiona Harrison will be performing live on the Milestones streets. On Saturday 27, Sunday 28, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 May, Milestones will host militaria expert and 1940s reenactor, Chris Dziuk.

In addition to the demonstrations and activities, visitors can stop for a bite to eat in the Rooftops Café with Second World War themed food including corned beef hash and spam fritters as well as our usual menu items.

Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in 1940s costume, just like the staff and volunteers.

For more information, please visit https://www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk/event/1940s-week.

1940s Week is included in general admission, additional activities may incur an additional charge.