Antony House - D-Day 80 walking tour
Antony House, Ferry Lane, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
Join us for a walking tour and talk to discovery the role of Antony during D-Day and the Second World War. Visitors will discover how the house was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for the WRENs stationed at nearby H.M.S Raleigh, as well as hear some of their stories and memories of Antony. The group will then progress along Ferry Lane, learning how the road was paved by American soldiers in preparation for D-Day. The group will then discover how the surrounding woodlands were used by American troops to train for the invasion, and discover the secrets that they still hold. The tour will then return to Antony House, where they will hear the stories of local bombing and the Plymouth Blitz. The tour will last approximately 1 hour. Please note: This tour takes place outside, but in the event of bad weather, an alternative indoor venue is available.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1300-1400
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1300-1400
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1300-1400
Location & directions
Antony House, Ferry Lane, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
- Directions:
- Signposted for National Trust.
- Contact on day:
- Alex Halls
- Telephone number:
- +441752812191
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please pre-book to reserve your place on the tour.
- Booking contact name:
- Alex Halls
- Booking telephone number:
- +443442491895
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets/35237?catID=33166&branches.branchID=2441
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony/events/2c77281f-0315-4d42-a139-e7b0dd444538
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 09 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
This is a walking tour that lasts for one hour. Seating will not be available for most of the tour. The tour walks through uneven countryside.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
