Special Forces: In the Shadows

Play Base

Play Base is an immersive experience for children from 0 to 8 year olds, offering a variety of fun and engaging activities. Take on the assault course, climb aboard a truck or prepare scoff in the cookhouse.

21 April 2018

Tank wars family workshop

Navigate an obstacle course, race, and see how many rounds your tank will last against other tank commanders!

Origins of the Special Forces

During the Second World War, Britain created a range of special units who undertook a variety of daring operations. The bravery and commitment of these forces has become the stuff of legend.

Special Air Service

The SAS is famous around the world. Its highly trained men are renowned for their skills in covert surveillance, close-combat fighting and hostage rescue.

Captain Bowcher Clarke

In April 1918, Bowcher Clarke was commanding 4th Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment, when the German attack in Flanders began. His photographs shed light on a struggle that helped decide the war on the Western Front.

1918: Year of victory

The German Spring Offensive saw mobile warfare return to the Western Front. Despite early gains, the Germans exhausted themselves, setting the stage for a successful Allied counter-offensive.