WW1 - Bringing The Boys Home

History comes to life at this immersive and captivating event

August 2nd - August 4th

Gardens Open 11am - 5pm

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House Open 12pm - 4pm

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Gardens Open 11am - 5pm 〰️ House Open 12pm - 4pm 〰️

As seen on BBC Look East— Kentwell’s unique and highly acclaimed special feature is now expanded to cover the entire manor.

The principal feature of today's Re-Creation concentrates upon those wounded in WWI. Military history brought to life by Kentwell’s expert living historians.

“Bringing the Boys Home” highlights the bravery and sacrifice made by those in the service of their country and the vital effort made by medical personnel in their devoted care.  

Follow soldiers from the trenches and fields of France as nearly 100 living historians show how they deal with injuries and experimental treatments on a scale never previously seen.  You can experience the route home for yourself, either as a mock casualty or volunteer medic - maybe help roll bandages - or write a letter home for a wounded soldier.  

Explore tented treatment centres, requisitioned hospital buildings and chat with our villagers living with war on their doorsteps.  Sense the difference between the mud, blood and shelling of France, and the rolling fields and gardens of home, as the soldiers move towards safety and a life after war.  

Admissions on the door cost £2 extra.

FAQs

  • Tickets can be purchased on the gate. However, this will incur an extra £2.00 charge.

  • Dress with suitable clothing and footwear for the weather!

  • The Tearoom will be open until 15 minutes before closing time.

  • No dogs, except guide dogs, are permitted within the grounds.

  • We operate a no-refunds policy for when we're open. Tickets are not transferrable to other days, or to other events. Please always check our website before travelling to check we are open.

  • The majority of the gardens are reasonably accessible by wheelchair in good weather but less so when underfoot is muddy.