Join us on 19 August as we commemorate 80 Years since Victory in Japan
This will be a special Terrific Tuesday that will mark VJ Day.
Enjoy live 1940s music from The Bluebirds at 12pm, 1pm, & 2pm
Engage with the Hitchhiking historian and see what’s happening in his camp
Meet the Hitchhiking Historian and friends and see a jungle outpost with bamboo shelter, weaponry and more
Meet our WW2 Home Guard, see hit kit and learn what life was like
Make origami peace cranes on traditional Japanese Origami paper These will be sent to the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima
Make poppies for a display on-site
Listen to the story of Sadako Sasaki from Hiroshima
Take part in clay model making with the Dacorum and Chilterns Pottery Guild.
You can also have a look at the Longest Yarn 2 exhibition, a 60-metre knitted display of depicting scenes from September 1939 to Victory in Europe Day. If you would like to view this exhibition, you will need to purchase your admission tickets in advance and book a timed exhibition entry slot.
All activities are included in our admission price. Please bring a carrier bag with you so that you can transport your creations home with you.
This VE and VJ Day commemoration project is supported using public funding by UK Government through Arts Council England.
Book Tickets
Book your tickets now to join us for some exciting family fun!
This is a Premium admission day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
Event Information
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
