Great War Huts

Great War Huts at Brook Farm Camp is a ground-breaking First World War project and museum in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, in Hawstead near Bury St Edmunds.

Built on a four and a half acre site, Great War Huts is in the process of restoring original buildings, constructed over a century ago to house the servicemen and women who served during the war.

The huts are all different and show many types of construction. Some have been dismantled from across the country and others found within a few miles of Brook Farm Camp. All of them are being restored to their original condition using the methods, tools and materials of the time.

Great War Huts provides a unique setting in which to learn about the personal, military and social history of the conflict. Events are held throughout the year, such as talks, tours and film screenings, including our popular ‘Trenches by Twilight’ events held in December, which tells the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce.

Open for special events and pre-arranged private tours for groups of 10+. See website for details.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Dog friendly