The Hut 9 Preservation Group is happy to announce that our next open weekend will take place on:

SATURDAY 13th April & SUNDAY 14th April 2024.

Important booking Information:

This event is STRONGLY NOT RECOMMENDED for:
- Children under 5 years of age.
- Anybody who is sensitive to loud bangs or noises.
- Anybody with mobility issues.
Strictly no dogs allowed, except those considered for disability support.
Entry to our event is only permitted with a valid ticket per person.
Unfortunately, all tickets are non refundable after 23:59hrs 6th April 2024 - 7 days before the event.

Event information:

Parking - We have no on site parking available, so visitors are requested to park in the science park at: Technology Drive, CF31 3NA and then walk to our Visitor Centre. This is a ten minute walk so please allow adequate time to arrive for the talk which starts promptly on the hour of your booking.

On arrival you will be asked to give your booking name / reference to the receptionist who will issue each ticket holder with a pass card which you will use later at the Hut compound.
Each session will commence promptly on the hour with a 40 minute presentation from Brett Exton, who is the historian of the camp and hosts the website: www.islandfarm.wales
After the talk has ended you can walk from our Visitor Centre to the Hut 9 compound which is a one minute walk.
There are no time constraints once at the Hut.
The final approach to the Hut compound may be slightly muddy, depending on the weather, so please wear appropriate footwear.

The Hut Compound:

When you reach the Hut compound you will need to present your pass card to our sentry guard and will be escorted inside the Hut.
Please note that the paint on the walls inside the hut is flaking in many places so please wear appropriate clothing.
Whilst inside, you will have the opportunity to meet many living historians. We have worked hard over recent years to kit out each room as it might have looked during the Second World War.
Outside the Hut we have several WWII displays and there will also be a number of military vehicles for you to see.
Our cafe (NAAFI) will sell refreshments and snacks.
A gift shop will sell Island Farm souvenirs.
Whilst the taking of photographs is permitted, if you intend sharing them with a wider audience due acknowledgement should be given to the Hut 9 Preservation Group who have worked so hard to provide you with the material for your photographs.
Toilets are available outside the Hut compound.

If you have any queries then please feel free to contact me via: bookings@islandfarm.wales

We look forward to seeing you at Hut 9!

The Hut 9 Preservation Group
Registered Charity No: 1198068

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ISLAND FARM OPEN WEEKEND - APRIL 2024