Eden Camp Museum

Museum Living history museum on former WWII prisoner-of-war camp

Converted WWII prisoner‑of‑war camp near Malton with reconstructed huts, vehicles and interactive displays; visitors come for military history, living‑history events and educational school trips.

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Eden Camp Modern History Museum is a museum of World War II and 20th-century conflict located near Malton in North Yorkshire, England, on the site of a former prisoner of war camp.

The museum uses restored wartime huts and immersive dioramas to present themes such as the home front, military campaigns and prisoner of war experiences, and it displays period vehicles and memorabilia in indoor and outdoor exhibits.

Originally constructed as a military camp during the mid-20th century, the site was later converted into a museum using the surviving camp structures to house themed galleries and public displays.

The museum lies just off the A64 near the market town of Malton in North Yorkshire, within the broader Ryedale area.

  • Hut galleries: Exhibits are arranged inside the site's restored wartime huts, each focusing on different aspects of World War II life and operations.

What to See #

  • Hut galleries: A series of restored wartime huts on the original camp site that house themed galleries covering the home front, military operations and prisoner of war life during the Second World War.
  • Vehicle displays: Outdoor and display areas that include military vehicles and restored rolling stock associated with the site's wartime history and museum exhibitions.
Eden Camp Museum
Kirkham Rd, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 6RT, United Kingdom
+44 1702 470000
54.1517, -0.7799
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https://www.eden-camp.co.uk
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays
Adult ~£12, concessions and children reduced rates, family tickets available

How to Get to Eden Camp Museum #

Eden Camp Museum is located near Malton in North Yorkshire, accessible from the A64. It is served by local roads and regional bus routes; the museum provides parking and signage from nearby towns.

Tips for Visiting Eden Camp Museum #

  • Allow at least 2-3 hours to experience the audio-visual exhibits fully.
  • Some exhibits include recreated wartime scenes and sound effects-those sensitive to loud noises may wish to plan a quieter route through the museum.
  • Check for special memorial events on Remembrance Day and similar dates when attendance and programming increase.

Best Time to Visit Eden Camp Museum #

Spring and autumn are quieter; summer features the fullest program of events.

Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 5-15°C
Crisp weather and fewer crowds early in the season.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 12-22°C
Peak visitor season with outdoor displays and events.

Weather & Climate near Eden Camp Museum #

Climate

Eden Camp Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (608 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 17°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

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