The Devil's Porridge Museum tells the story of World War One and Two in our local area. Its main focus is on HM Factory Gretna which was the greatest factory on earth in World War One. 30,000 people worked here (12,000 of them women). The Museum is based less than a mile from one of the main factory sites and in the township of Eastriggs (which was built in 1916 to house the workers). You can find out about why the Factory was needed, how it was built and what it was like to work with dangerous explosive matter. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle coined the phrase 'the devil's porridge' to describe the white, lumpy substance which was mixed here to create cordite (an explosive, similar to cordite).
Small museum, but full of history. Tells you about the greatest British train accident and his women had to jump into ammunition factories. It's mostly WWI. Upstairs are some bits about WWII. Depends on how much you are interested in these things, expect to spend there between 1 and 1.5 hour. Still worth the visit though.
Very interesting and well thought out museum. Very impressed at the thoughtful exhibits that engaged the small people. Staff were just wonderful and we had a lovely time.
Great musuem, well laid out with lots of interesting displays. Had no idea just how large a scale the munitions production was during WW1 and WW2. Recommend a visit.
This is a brilliant museum, we paid PS10 for entrance and that is such good value. There is a lot to see and read up about. There is also a short film which gives a greater insight. It really is quite remarkable what went on in secret during the War Years. I was amazed to learn that in the region of 30,000 men and women worked in HM Factory Gretna. The museum also tells the sad story of the Quntinshill Railway Disaster of 1915. Please give yourself time to come here you will learn a lot. Highly recommended
Came with the family, more for my Dad who's interested in the wars. My 9 year also enjoyed it too (as I write this she says make it bigger) It's not the biggest museum. My daughter also loved how interactive it was, and there was dressing up clothes from the war that were not all aimed at toddlers, plenty big enough for older kids too. We didn't read absolutely everything and didn't rush round and lasted about 2 hours. Well layed out building and nice cafe. Drinking tea while writing this review. Pics of the porridge mixing bowls.
Excellent museum in Eastrigg Scotland (near Gretna) showing the history of high explosive production for WW1, carried out by the 'Porridge Girls '. Very informative with many interactive pieces. WW2 history in the Eastrigg area shown on a separate floor. Site has car parking, toilets, small gift shop, cafe.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair rental
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
Good for kids
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Small museum, but full of history. Tells you about the greatest British train accident and his women had to jump into ammunition factories. It's mostly WWI. Upstairs are some bits about WWII. Depends on how much you are interested in these things, expect to spend there between 1 and 1.5 hour. Still worth the visit though.
Very interesting and well thought out museum. Very impressed at the thoughtful exhibits that engaged the small people. Staff were just wonderful and we had a lovely time.
Great musuem, well laid out with lots of interesting displays. Had no idea just how large a scale the munitions production was during WW1 and WW2. Recommend a visit.
This is a brilliant museum, we paid PS10 for entrance and that is such good value. There is a lot to see and read up about. There is also a short film which gives a greater insight. It really is quite remarkable what went on in secret during the War Years. I was amazed to learn that in the region of 30,000 men and women worked in HM Factory Gretna. The museum also tells the sad story of the Quntinshill Railway Disaster of 1915. Please give yourself time to come here you will learn a lot. Highly recommended
Came with the family, more for my Dad who's interested in the wars. My 9 year also enjoyed it too (as I write this she says make it bigger) It's not the biggest museum. My daughter also loved how interactive it was, and there was dressing up clothes from the war that were not all aimed at toddlers, plenty big enough for older kids too. We didn't read absolutely everything and didn't rush round and lasted about 2 hours. Well layed out building and nice cafe. Drinking tea while writing this review. Pics of the porridge mixing bowls.
Excellent museum in Eastrigg Scotland (near Gretna) showing the history of high explosive production for WW1, carried out by the 'Porridge Girls '. Very informative with many interactive pieces. WW2 history in the Eastrigg area shown on a separate floor. Site has car parking, toilets, small gift shop, cafe.
