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Tour of Deverell Barracks

Deverell Barracks, Tarbard Avenue, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2RD

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Site opening

Deverell Barracks, Ripon, is the last surviving wooden-hutted army camp of WW2. It is due for demolition next year. This is a unique opportunity to visit and learn about the history of these barracks that housed the School of Military Engineering

Numbers are restricted to 12 participants and to enter the barracks steel-capped footwear and high vis vests must be worn. The tour will be led by Jane Furse of Ripon Military Heritage Trust

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:
1030 - 1230

Location & directions

Deverell Barracks, Tarbard Avenue, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2RD

Directions:
Vehicles will be able to park in the barracks, access from Tarbard Avenue
Contact on day:
Guy Wilson
Telephone number:
+447932532227

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Booking by e-mail only
Booking contact name:
Guy Wilson
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
14 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The site is uneven and there are no toilet facilities. External viewing of all the buildings is available and at the discretion of Homes England one or two huts may be available for internal inspection but this cannot be guaranteed

Additional information

This will be the last chance to see a complete WW2 army camp

Max number of people:
12
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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