About This Event

Join David Lascelles as he discusses Out of Colditz, the gripping story of elite British POWs—the “Prominente”—held at Colditz Castle, and the extraordinary choice by SS officer Gottlob Berger as a German defeat loomed. The pivotal decision to disobey direct orders that spared their lives. Sponsored by Charles and Annabel Moore.

This event is part of the Hereford Military History Festival, 25-27 September 2026. Why not make a weekend of it? Read more here.

Event Details

Admission / Ticket Info:

Ticket price incl. booking fee £12.65

Disabled Access:

This event is wheelchair accessible. The doors from the rear car parks have 3 steps, but a portable ramp can be laid upon request.

Disabled Facilities:

There are disabled toilets at the reception area. There are also blue badge car parking spaces available at the front of the hotel on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact:

NedG@fmcm.co.uk

Getting There

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Green Dragon Ballroom
Green Dragon
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 9BG