Over 170 WWII Practice Bombs Found Under Children's Playground in England

The discovery at Scotts Park in Wooler, Northumberland, halted construction and raised safety concerns as experts work to clear the site.

A total of 176 World War II-era practice bombs, still containing charges, were unearthed during renovations at Scotts Park in Wooler, Northumberland, England.
The bombs were discovered in January 2025, with the first suspicious object found on January 14, prompting a full survey of the site by bomb disposal experts.
The site is believed to have been a Home Guard training ground during the war, where ordnance was buried after the conflict ended.
Approximately one-third of the park has been cleared, and further excavation is ongoing to ensure the area is safe for the planned playground construction to resume in April.
Local officials expressed surprise at the scale of the discovery, emphasizing the importance of professional bomb disposal to prevent potential hazards.