4th-5th Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum 1940s Weekend
Belton Road Sandtoft Doncaster DN8 58X
Come and join us at Easter for a weekend of being transported back to the 1940's.
Visit the on site attractions of the 1950's Prefab, the Toy Museum, Bike Museum, and The Old Regal Cinema. Take a ride around the site on the Trolleybus and take advantage of the Motor Bus ride around the local villages.
To add to all that is already on offer Wartime Displays and Vintage Traders will be on site for the weekend. Take in the sounds of 1940's while listening to the Entertainment, you could even have a dance.
Date: Sat 4th April -Sunday 5th April 2026
Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm
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11th-12th No Man's Land (Multi-Period Event) in North Wales
Bodrhyddan Hall LL18 5SB Dyserth, United Kingdom
No Man’s Land is a unique living history and re-enactment event, showcasing vehicles, uniforms, weapons and curios from Ancient Greece to the modern day. As well as vehicle and firing displays, there will be a chance to walk among and talk to over 600 re-enactors
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11-12th The Whitwell and Reepham 1940s Weekend
WHITWELL & REEPHAM STATION,WHITWELL ROAD,REEPHAM,NORFOLK,NR10 4GA
Join us from 10am until 4pm for a vintage weekend of 1940s fun and nostalgia!
Step back in time with Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station. Reminisce about our military past and marvel at the selection of military vehicles which will be on display, alongside stalls and exhibits that will be celebrating all things 40s.
Dress up in your finest vintage attire and jive, jitterbug and swing away to 1940s music all weekend.
Entry to the station is free. We will be running our Steam train all weekend, no need to pre-book for a ride, just pay on the day and hop on for a jolly down the track. When it’s time for a break, head on into The Sidings for food and refreshments whilst the kids play on our Children’s play area.
2nd-3rd 1940s Weekend Harborough Market
Market Harborough, LE16 9HB, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy our third 1940's weekend event at Harborough Market on the 2nd and 3rd May 2026.
This will be a wonderful chance for 1940's enthusiasts to come down and enjoy the fashion and memorabilia of the era. We will have a 1940s DJ and live singers, so dancing is guaranteed!!!!!
We are looking for artists and vintage stall holders to join us inside the Market on the day. If you are interested, please email harboroughmarket@harborough.gov.uk for more details.
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3rd-4th Fort Paull 1940s Weekend
Battery Road, Paull, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8FP
Its confirmed!
Fort Paull will be having another 1940s Weekend.
More details to follow in due course.
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9th-10 Melton Mowbray Vintage weekend
play close park, Melton Mowbray
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9th-10th Buxton 1940s weekend
The Crescent, SK17 6BH Buxton, United Kingdom
Step back in time with vintage fashion, military vehicles, living history and more at this unmissable 1940s event.
The clock is turning back as the historic spa town of Buxton gears up to host a full-throttle celebration of 1940s life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2026.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Buxton's historic surroundings used by many throughout the wartime years, this family event promises a weekend packed with nostalgia, history, and vintage charm.
Organised with enthusiasts, families, and history lovers in mind, the Buxton 1940s Weekend will feature:
-Authentic Living History Displays – Meet wartime characters, explore recreated encampments, and learn about life on the home front and front lines.
-Reenactors in Period Uniforms – Military and civilian reenactors will bring the sights, sounds, and stories of the era to life.
-Classic Military Vehicles – A fascinating display of WWII transport, from jeeps to lorries, available for viewing and photography.
-Bustling Vintage Market – A treasure trove of vintage fashion, antiques, collectibles, and homeware.
-Live 1940s Music and Entertainment – Enjoy swing bands, singers, and dance demos throughout the weekend.
-Visitors are encouraged to dress in 1940s attire, adding to the immersive feel of the event and creating a truly memorable experience for all.
If you would like to book in as living history, trading or military vehicles please email us at
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16th-17th Spirit of wartime sherwood
Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EP
Set in the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Park be taken back to WW2.
Experience life in military camps, from the view of both Allied and Axis.
See how life on the Homefront was and vehicles that would have graced our roads.
Treat yourself to something Vintage from the traders in the Vintage Village.
As if this wasn't enough, take a seat and enjoy listening to songs from the 40s sung by the wonderful entertainers.
Bring a picnic and enjoy a day out with family, friends or by yourself and make new friends
for Camping and Dance tickets and all the information visit our
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16th-17th The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
1-3 Low Mill Lane, Keighley, BD21 4, United Kingdom
Polish your boots, roll up your sleeves, and grab your rations – the KWVR 1940s Weekend is back on the 16th & 17th of May 2026!
Expect swingin’ tunes, home guard, steam trains, and a whole lotta Blitz spirit. Pack your best victory rolls and braces – it’s going to be a bobby-dazzler!
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23rd-24th Ironbridge WWII weekend
Dale end Park Shropshire
The Ironbridge 1940s Weekend will be held on May 23rd-24th , 2026, at Dale End Park in Coalbrookdale, Telford. It will be a World War Two themed event featuring re-enactors, vehicles, entertainment, a 1940s style pub, traders, and camping. There will also be a 1940s dance on Friday and Saturday evenings
The event is organized by A commitee Chaired by Paul Bull and is described as a fantastic weekend with something for everyone. The venue is located at Dale End Park, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7EG. The event aims to immerse visitors in the atmosphere of the 1940s, with historical displays and activities.
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29-31st Glossop Heritage Weekend
Norfolk square, Glossop, SK13 7AA
Parade 10:30 on Saturday followed by free entertainment all weekend. All Reenactors, vintage vehicles and steam welcome.
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6th-7th Operation Ashbourne
Darley moor, Ashbourne
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12th-14th Worksworth Back to the 40s
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB
Come and join us in June 2026 for our third year of our 1940s event set in the beautiful town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire.
We have live music, trade stalls, re-enactors, and train rides to take you back into the 1940s. There'll be a few surprises in store, too!
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13th-14th June 2023 Dig For Victory show
Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NE
1940s themed festival being held on the 13th and 14th June 2026 at the North Somerset Showground near Bristol organised by the Shopland Collection.
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20th 21st Crowland and Thorney 1940s weekend
Park Farm, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 OTF
Pedestrians use postcode: PE6 0SY
Join us for a fabulous 40s weekend at Thorney near Peterborough. The Crowland and Thorney 1940s Weekend is a chance to step back in time, bring people together to celebrate the past, share stories, and connect with living history groups and reenactors who bring history to life.
The 40s were a significant time for the country and doubly so for Crowland with the flood in 1947. The incredible Crowland Buffalo LVT which is 81 years old this year will be on display as well as many living history group, trade stands, military vehicles, classic cars and much more. With wide a concrete path around the main barn it’s easy to get around whatever the weather.
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20-21st Damhouse 1940's Weekend
Damhouse, Astley Hall, Drive, Astley, Manchester, M29 7TX
A 1940's weekend with music, singing, dancing, living history displays, Vintage trade stalls, Military Vehicles, pre-1950 vintage cars, best dressed competition, and a chance to visit the Grade 11* long gallery, plus much more.
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27-28th & 4-5th July - Severn Valley Railway
Station Dr, Kidderminster DY10 1QX
Annual Wartime weekend held on the Severn Valley Railway, ‘Step Back to the 1940s’ takes place on the last weekend in June and the first weekend in July looking at life during WWII overseas and on the home front.
4-5th - Severn Valley Railway 2nd Weekend
Station Dr, Kidderminster DY10 1QX
Annual Wartime weekend held on the Severn Valley Railway, ‘Step Back to the 1940s’ takes place on the last weekend in June and the first weekend in July looking at life during WWII overseas and on the home front.
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3-5th Ingleton 1940s Weekend
venue TBC
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4-5th July Peak rail 1940s
Join us for a spectacular journey into the past at our ever-popular 1940s Weekend! Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of wartime Britain, and experience life during World War II and how both the military and civilians survived and adapted to war.
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4-5th Thorpe camp 1940s Weekend
Thorpe Camp Visitors Centre, Lincoln LN4 4PL
Home of the 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and 627 Squadron
that flew out of RAF Woodhall Spa in the 1940s
A great day out for all the family
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9-12 JUL 2026 Vintage For Victory
Library Gardens,Park Rd,Whitchurch, CF14
VINTAGE FOR VICTORY - Vintage Festival Wales 2026
IT'S THE ONLY EVENT OF ITS KIND IN WALES
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND in 2026 and are looking to Book Hotel Accommodation PLEASE DO IT NOW Before Prices Rise & Availability disappears
CAMPING from Thursday 9th July
EVENT : Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th July
Ticket Sales Open Monday 1st Sept 2025 at 9am
18 + Live Bands 3 Stages 3 Dance Floors Giant Outdoor Cinema Cabaret Arena and More !
Wonderful Family Friendly Atmosphere U16s FREE
Inspired by the Romance and Glamour of Vintage Fashion & Nostalgia we are delighted to announce the return of the Vintage For Victory - Vintage Festival Wales weekend to The Whitchurch Library Gardens in Whitchurch Village, a leafy suburb of Cardiff. This Boutique Vintage Festival, now in its seventh year, is the best kept secret in the event calendar, family friendly and extremely relaxed !!Set in the past it celebrates all that was great from the 1940s 50s & 60s.
Full Festival Line Up - TBC MORE COMING SOON !
We invite you to drift back in time, to those halcyon days and soak up the unique atmosphere in the period costume of your chosen era. It is an opportunity for you, friends and family to dress up to the nines in timeless style, amongst a crowd of people doing the same. With a fantastic musical line up to cater for all ages, Jive, Lindy Hop, Rock'n Roll lessons, get ready to dance the day away.
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10/12th Woodhall 1940s Country Festival
Woodhall Country Park
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6UJ
This will be our third year of hosting the main 1940s event here at Woodhall Country Park. Again we believe it will be a stronger event again with some changes to ensure you all enjoy yourselves again.
if you'd like to book tickets now please click on the link below:
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18-19th Southern at war
Bluebell Railway,Sussex, Sheffield Park, Uckfield TN22 3QL
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18-19th - Rails to Victory
Statfold Country Park, Ashby Road, Tamworth B79 0BU
Step aboard and be transported back to a bygone era, with living history and vintage vehicle displays and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
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19th Wythenshawe Hall - Stepping Back to the 1940s
Wythenshawe Hall - wythenshawe Park, Manchester, M23 0AB
Experience the sights and sounds of the 1940's in our beautiful hall. Inside there's lots to see and do, with uniforms, information, displays, music and dance. Outside a vintage DJ, pre-1950 vintage cars, re-enactor displays , vehicles, military. But next year we're going bigger with vintage stalls and tented displays in the rear gardens.
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25/ 26th - Woodhill Park Estate 1940s Weekend
Woodhill Park, Morda, Woodhill SY10 9AS
New 1940s Weekend for 2026 set in the grounds of the stunning Woodhill Park Estate 1940s Weekend nr Oswestry, Shropshire
There will be
• Living History Groups,
• Period entertainment,
• Evening dances,
• Traders (Indoor and Outdoor),
• Afternoon Teas in the stable yard.
• Book Talks
There will be also be camping available for groups and public.
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31/2nd Aug Operation Market Harborough
Airfield Business Park, Harrison Rd, Market Harborough LE16 7UL
Operation Market Harborough is back for 2026! We’re so excited to announce next year’s dates
Expect to see numerous military vehicles in action in our famous arena, plus living history displays and re-enactment groups bringing the past to life once again.In the meantime, sit back and enjoy the trailer — and don’t forget to get the date in your diary!
Vehicle and group booking forms will be released very soon
7-9th Yorkshire Wartime
Willows Farm, Moss road, Kirkhouse Green, Doncaster DN7 5TA
The North of Englands Largest WWI & WWII Military Vehicle & Living History Event.
Over 500 Military Vehicles and Over 50 Re-
enactment Group Displays.
CELEBRATE.... COMMEMORATE.... EDUCATE...
Held in 30 acres of land 10 miles north of Doncaster. Yorkshire Wartime provides an opportunity for us to begin to understand what it was like to live through and serve in the wars and conflicts of the 20th century. Visitors can witness battles re enacted in meticulous detail by respected living history groups, walk amongst "British Tommies" of the first world war "GI Joes" from the beaches of Normandy,the Womens land army of the Second world war to more recent conflicts. There will also be some of the largest and rarest military vehicles both on static display, and during the daily vehicle parades.
WEBSITE www.yorkshirewartime.com
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8/9th Telford Steam Railway’s 1940s Weekend
Telford Steam Railway, Bridge Road, Horsehay, Telford Shropshire, TF4 2NF
Steam trains! Ava Evergreen, The Ronnie Singers, The Blitz Dancers, Derek and Linda Herbert as Mr and Mrs Churchill, Alan Oliver as Field Marshall Montgomery, The Engine Shed Brewery Company all appearing on both days. Vintage stalls, vintage vehicles, re-enactors, promenaders and much more. 1940s dance on Saturday 8th August. Probably the friendliest event of the year!
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15/16th Chasewater 1940s Remembered
Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills West Station, Pool Lane, Brownhills, Staffordshire, WS8 7NL
Public opening 10am both today's. Train running throught with local vintage bus service
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29/31st Twinwood Festival
Twinwood Festival is the ultimate vintage music, dance, fashion and lifestyle festival over August bank holiday weekend in Bedfordshire UK
4-6th The Victory Show
Foxlands Farm, Croft Rd, Cosby, Leicester LE9 1SG
held over a 100-acre site at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, the Show provides Historical Societies and re-enactments through various forces from several eras and theatres during the period of 1939-45. From Airmen to Infantry, the Victory Show opens a window in time to the fabulous 1940's
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5-6th Milton Keynes Museum 1940s Event
McConnell Dr, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL
Pack up your kit bag, and bring your family and friends together to enjoy a step back in time to the era dominated by World War II.
Watch displays and re-enactors who will preserves and promotes the memory of those who volunteered during the conflict.
Join in with a good old sing-song and boogie and show off your Lindy Hop or dance the Jitterbug or, if that sounds a bit too energetic, simply pull up a chair and enjoy a nice hot brew.
There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained, including arts and craft activities and the opportunity to hunt for the spy who will be hiding in the grounds!
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12-13th Raf Snaith 1940s Event
Long Lane, Pollington DN14 0DF Snaith, United Kingdom
RAF Snaith Museum was founded to honour all the WAAF, RAF, Army and Land Army that served here.
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19-20th Fort Paull Living History Weekend
Battery Road, Paull, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8FP
The Fort Paull multi period living history events returns. There will be living history groups from Roman to WWII taking you back in time. There will be skirmishes, hand to hand combat and weapon displays across the weekend.
There will also be period entertainment from WWI and WWII with traders selling period merchandise. The event will open at 10.00am and close at 5.00pm
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25-27th Welshpool 1940s Weekend
Welshpool Town Centre, Welshpool, Mid Wales SY21 7JQ
Military & Civilian vehicles, Reenactors, Parade, Vintage & Militaria Traders, Model Exhibition, Blitz Ball. Longest Yarn 2 Exhibition - "Britain at War"
3/4th Wallingford -Back to the Forties
Wallingford Station, 5 Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9GQ
Step back in time and join Back to the Forties at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway — a dazzling 1940s weekend full of vintage charm, foot-tapping music, and wartime nostalgia. Ride heritage trains, mingle with re-enactors, admire classic vehicles, and enjoy the sounds of swing bands as the whole railway is transformed into a lively wartime scene. A perfect day out for families, history lovers and vintage enthusiasts alike — all aboard for a fabulous trip to the forties!
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4th Dogdyke Pumping Station 1940s Day
Dogdyke Farm, Sleaford Road, Tattershall