Dartmoor Training Area

10am to 5 pm Sat 12 &
10am to 5 pm Sun 13 Sep

FREE ENTRY & PARKING

Okehampton Battle Camp

This year combined with the Royal British Legion Rally

With two full days of activities and displays, the fifth Dartmoor Military Heritage Weekend at Okehampton Battle Camp promises a mix of excitement and nostalgia, information and entertainment for all ages.

You'll be able to meet today's soldiers, sailors and airmen - and compare their life with that of the armed forces a century ago. Try the fitness trail and  laser shooting - or experience a laser battle... and also find out how the military use and care for Dartmoor.

Learn about the cadet forces - the UK's largest youth organisation. Find out how they help youngsters develop leadership skills, fitness and camping techniques, pride in themselves and citizenship.

There's an exhibition and displays by the Military Vehicle Trust, military models and battle diaoramas - and, of course, the NAAFI for refreshments.

The action runs from 10.00am - 5.00pm on Saturday (12th Sept.) and on Sunday (13th). Admission and parking are free.

On Sunday 13th, the Camp also hosts the Devon County Royal British Legion County Rally. There will be arena displays at 2.00pm, a parade of RBL standards at 3.15pm and the Retreat will be sounded at 4.30.pm.

The highlights of many things to see and do are:

• Royal British Legion parade Sunday afternoon with Salamanca Band of the Rifles 3.30pm
• Followed by sounding retreat
• Demonstrations of equipment, training and unarmed combat by Royal Marines
• An artillery display by 29 Cdo Regt RA
• A freefall display on Sunday afternoon
• Have a go on the fitness trail, laser rifle range, climbing walls and archery
• Military Vehicle Trust’s displays of veteran trucks, weapons and equipment
• Joint National Park & Military guided walks at 2pm each day
• Let experts identify your mililtary memorabilia,. Swop and buy.
• Meet soldiers and learn about today's Armed Forces and what its like at the sharp end in Iraq and Afghanistan
• Compare with a soldier’s life 100 years ago
• Find out how the military use and care for Dartmoor
• Examine military models and battle dioramas
• Enjoy NAAFI tea and snacks
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