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june 2025
13-15th June ~ Ecclesbourne Valley Railway/ Worksworth
21-22nd June ~ Metheringham 1940s
take a trip back in to the 1940s
Just a few Miles away from Woodhall spa
We have Music and Dancing in the Day and an Evening Dance
we Also have traders, the cafe inside the muesum will have the cafe open and a Bar will be with us day to supply your favourite tipple,
Due to limited car parking spaces we are selling pre book tickets only for the day time event and Evening Dance,
21-22nd June ~ Crowland and Thorney
Join us for a fabulous 40s weekend at Thorney near Peterborough. The Crowland and Thorney 1940s weekend will bring people together to remember past times, share memories, and give you a chance to meet the living history groups and re-enactors who keep history alive.
july 2025
19-20th Southern at war
Bluebell Railway’s Southern At War event returns for 2025, with military displays, vehicles, bikes, aircraft’s, reenactments and entertainments of the 40s. More information and regular updates on our website bluebell-railway.com
19-20th July ~Rails to victory
Step aboard and be transported back to a bygone era and Statfold on the Home Front, with living history and vintage vehicle displays and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
Dress up in your best period attire and join in with this celebration of vintage years gone by!
Booking in details for living history displays, vehicle exhibitors and traders to follow shortly
AUG 2025
16-17th August ~ Sleap Airfield
Join us again at an original 1940’s RAF station, Sleap Airfield, nr Shrewsbury. A full weekend of 1940’s nostalgia for all the family, Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th August. 10:00am to 5pm - Both Days (Pre-Booked Camping from Friday 15th August) Our unique event will be bringing you; Warbird ‘Fly-In’s Period Trade Stalls Living History & Re-Enactment Groups Military & Period Vehicles Spitfire Simulator Battle Skirmish (Est 45mins per day) 40’s Period Entertainment New Kids Entertainment Area Unique 40’s Pleasure Flight Experience – Fly in the AVRO Anson Sat or Sun (Separate Booking / Payment Facility) 1940’s Big Band Dance – Saturday Night Only – Separate Tickets Will Apply for This Sell Out Event
sept 2025
19-21st Sept - Victory Festival
Victory Festival - VF25 Held on the South Coast in the seaside village of Lee on the Solent, Hampshire where we come together for several days of Celebration and Entertainment for the commemoration and remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of VE & VJ Days. Since starting in 2021 the event is growing and we're back for our third event where will see an amazing array of WWII / Post War Vehicles & Living History, Military Charities, Crafts & Pop-Up Food & Beverage Stalls, Funfair, Music, Song and Dance with an air and static aircraft display on both days of the event and a military parade on the Saturday only. https://www.leevictoryfestival.co.uk/
Oct 2025
4th-5th Wallingford Back to the 40s
11th-12th Eden Camp Back to the 1940s
11th-12th Eden Camp Back to the 1940s
Experience the 1940s and the Second World War with authentic re-enactors, Home Guard, Allied Forces, Special Operations and Home Front displays along with 1940s singers and vintage vehicles. Be sure to help our Policeman by keeping an eye out for any illicit black market deals happening at the station. Interact with our re-enactors throughout the site, they’ll be able to tell you their story and have a surprise or two for you. WHAT'S ON: A 1940s experience recreating the sights and sounds of Wallingford, and further afield, during World War 2. Vintage vehicles - traction engines, military vehicles, classic cars and motorbikes. Live music - fabulous singers performing the sounds of the 1940s to get your feet moving. Exciting interactive experiences with surprises in store throughout the day. Heritage train rides available on our rural branchline throughout the day. Food and drink. Plus, much, much more!
11th-12th Eden Camp Back to the 1940s
11th-12th Eden Camp Back to the 1940s
11th-12th Eden Camp Back to the 1940s
After the overwhelming success of this year’s event, we’re thrilled to announce that Back to the 40s will return on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October 2025 at Eden Camp!
Step back in time to the vibrant 1940s:
Explore our 22 historic POW huts filled with inspiring wartime stories
Marvel at vintage military vehicles and classic cars
Enjoy live music, trade stands, and Saturday night’s Evening Dance in The Garrison Bar 
Trade stand applications open January 2025.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend packed with nostalgia, lively entertainment, and timeless charm! 
To find out more and to sign up to our newsletter visit [https://edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/back-to-the-1940s/](https://edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/back-to-the-1940s/)