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Operation Varsity
Operation VarsityOutdoor Event, Sun 24 Mar 2019, free entry
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The Trustees and staff at Marks Hall Estate will be commemorating the anniversary of Operation Varsity at 11am at the Memorial Site. Following a 2 minute silence there will be the opportunity to lay a wreath and members of the local community are welcome to join us should they wish to mark the occasion.
The Operation on 24th March 1945 was part of the boldest, most successful and also the last airborne operation of World War II, a vital part of what became known as “The Rhine Crossing”.
Forty three gliders were flown from Earls Colne Airfield. The operation included over 1,500 aircraft and 1,300 gliders, both American and British. It was the largest single lift of airborne forces ever undertaken.
The Trustees and staff recognise the importance of marking this occasion and we hope you will be able to join us for this commemoration.
Arrival at 10:30am at the latest to allow time to walk to the Memorial Site. The service will begin at 11am.
Refreshments will be available at the Visitor Centre before and after the service.
Suitablity for the Disabled: WCs. Guided Tours: By arrangement. Parking: Limited for coaches. Suitability for Dogs: No dogs in Arboretum. Dogs permitted on Woodland Walks.
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Sun 24 Mar 2019 | 10:30 to 13:00 |
Prices
Free entry
Also at this Venue
Marks Hall Gardens and ArboretumEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Mon 18 - Fri 22 Feb | February Half Term Trail |
| Wed 27 Feb | Winter Warmer Lunch - 27th February |
| Sun 10 Mar | Spring Photography Workshop with Bryan Shaw |
| Sat 23 Mar | Swing Dinner and Dance |
| Sat 23 Mar | Swing Night - Dinner and Dance |
| Sun 24 Mar | Operation Varsity |
01376 563796
enquiries@markshall.org.uk
websiteAddress
Marks Hall,
Coggeshall,
Essex,
CO6 1TG
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TL 840254 Lat: 51.89675 Long: 0.67285
By Road:
Between B1024 and A120 North of Coggeshall. Follow the brown signs from A120 Coggeshall Bypass.
Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Suitablity for the Disabled: WCs. Guided Tours: By arrangement. Parking: Limited for coaches. Suitability for Dogs: No dogs in Arboretum. Dogs permitted on Woodland Walks.
