Dartmoor Training Area

10am to 5 pm Sat 11 &
10am to 5 pm Sun 12 Sep

FREE ENTRY & PARKING

Okehampton Battle Camp

Helping to celebrate the Cadet's 150th Anniversary

With two full days of activities and displays, the sixth Dartmoor Military Heritage Weekend at Okehampton Battle Camp promises a mix of excitement, 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, celebrating 150 years of service to the community. 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 11th Sep (last entry 4pm) and from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday 13th Sep. Admission and parking are free.

Find out more about the military and Dartmoor on a Joint National Park & Military guided walks at 2pm each day. The walks last 3 hours and the route is easy walking.

The highlights of many things to see and do are:

• Demonstrations of equipment and, training
• 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 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