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22-25th Twinwood Festival
Bedford MK41 6AB
Twinwood has sold out every year since 2008—gate tickets are not available, so without an advance ticket you’re out of luck . If you camp, you don’t just get a pitch—you also get Friday’s entertainment included for free, saving you from buying a separate day ticket. Your ticket covers all festival areas on your chosen days, including concerts, shows, dance lessons, museums—no need to pay extra once you’re inside. No gold circle , A full bank holiday weeknd of entertianment for a lot less than most one day music events happening over the summer.
The venues:
THE MAIN ARENA
THE CONTROL TOWER STAGE
LE MONDE ELECTRIQUE (EVENINGS)
THE CENTURY CLUB
MOONSHIRE GLADE (DAYTIME)
THE CASABLANCA CLUB (EVENINGS)
LE CAFE DE BOIS DE JUMEAU (EVENINGS)
THE PALAIS (LIBERTY STAGE & SOUL SHACK)
THE DANCE MARQUEE
THE TIN HAT CLUB & CARNABY CLUB
CLUB MARLENE (ADULTS ONLY CABARET)
THE NAGS HEAD
THE OFFICERS CLUB
THE NAFFI CAFE
CHILDRENS CLUB (DAYTIME)
Don't miss out buy tickets now :
https://twinwoodevents.com/tickets/
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29-31st The Victory Show
Foxlands Farm, Croft Rd, Cosby LE9 1SG
"The Victory Show is an annual event that replicates the 1940's War Year; the largest WWII re-enactment of its kind in the UK. The Show runs for 3 days and is an event not to be missed. The Victory Show takes place at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire and offers something for everybody young and old. Visitors can view one of the largest displays of period vehicles, artillery and soft skinned vehicles, some of which participate in the re-enactment battles. One of the many attractions is the extensive air display that runs throughout the weekend with wartime aircraft such as the Spitfire, Dakota DC-3 and P-51 Mustang, enhancing the static displays."
6-7th Milton Keynes Museum 1940s Event
McConnell Drive, off H2 Millers Way, Wolverton, 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!
Remember, pay once and visit for free all year!
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6-7th Avro Heritage Museum 1940s Weekend
The Avro Heritage Museum Lacastrian Way Wood Ford Gardens Stockport Sk7 1QS
The event is 2 days and it is about living in the 1940s There are re enactors There is displays of vehicles There is singers and dj playing 1940s music Thereis an Artisan market And many more attractions The Museum is open 10 till 4.oo both days
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13th Desborough 1940s
High Street, NN14 2NB
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13-14th RAF Snaith Museum 1940s
Long Lane,Pollington, Goole DE14 ODF
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19-21st Lee Victory Festival
Solent Airport, Daedalus Drive, Lee on the Solent, Hampshire PO13 9 LT
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.
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19-21st Sheringham1940s Weekend
High street Sheringham NR26 8RA
Step back in time and experience the spirit of the 1940s as Sheringham and Holt come alive with vintage music, fashion, classic vehicles, and wartime nostalgia. Originally founded by North Norfolk Railway, this incredible event now spans the entire town, attracting over 40,000 visitors from across the UK and beyond.Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a vintage fashion lover, or simply looking for a fantastic family day out, this weekend offers immersive entertainment, lively parades, period displays, and much more!
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20-21 fort pull living history Weekend
Battery Rd, Paull, Hull HU12 8FP
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20-21st Grassington 1940s Weekend
Grassington, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB
Be taken back in time as you land in the heart of Yorkshire Dales experiencing scenes and the sounds of the 40s at every turn.
Take a walk around the famous cobbled streets, listening to the sounds of the 40s as you come across live performances including The Lancashire Belle, Paul & Melissa Harper, Steve Howell, The Alka Seltzer Sisters, Jeep Johnson and The Yorkshire Volunteers Corps of Drums (Saturday only), as you browse around Grassington’s fine selection of shops, cafes and public houses.
Carry on up towards the Town Hall and you will find vintage vehicles and vintage market stalls blending into the backdrop of Grassington’s fabulous cottages and landscape.
The Town Hall plays host to our weekends ticketed dances. Friday evenings music and dancing features The Rhythm Exchange Band, and The Alka Seltzer Sisters. Saturday sees the return of Echo 42 Big Band to Grassington's stage, and on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons between 2-4pm, we have the ever popular Afternoon Tea Dance led by Geoff and Maggie Forrest, including cake and a cuppa.
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20-21st West Somerset Railway Forties Weekend
West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead Somerset, TA24 5BG
Expect a weekend celebrating the sights and sounds of the 1940s, featuring lots of musical performances, costumed performers and a range of events happening at stations along the line.
Annual Passes are valid for travel on our services over this weekend as this is a standard fare event.
Please note, there will be an adult platform ticket for Minehead platform only during the daytime for this event which will cost £2.50. All other stations will be free access as usual. Accompanying children will still be able to access Minehead platform free of charge.
Our popular Saturday night platform dance will be back and taking place at Minehead station. There will be several musical acts performing at the dance - details of these will be released shortly so prepare to dress up in your best 1940's outfit and get those dancing shoes on! A separate ticket is required for the dance.
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26-28th Welshpool 1940s Weekend
Welshpool SY21 7NB
This proved highly successful and a smaller event was held in 2005 to mark the 60th Anniversary of VE VJ Day.
In 2015 as part of the 70th Anniversary of VE VJ Day Alan organised another 1940s day as part of a programme of events to mark the occasion. It was put to him that the 40s day was better than a number of first events of many similar ones that have been going for a number of years. Taking this on board, without any funding or major support he organised a significantly bigger and better 1940s weekend in 2016 which grows bigger, better & stronger year by year.
Having taken it as far as he could single handed, Alan recruited the different helpers and supporters of the event to form a committee to help with the general organising of the event and the fund raising activities that are staged to make the main weekend happen.
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27th-28th 1940s Weekend Bletchley Park
The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB
Fun for all the family, this two-day event in September is a chance to step back in time and enjoy a marvellous weekend of vintage entertainment. Why not dress to impress and visit us in 1940s attire?
Enjoy live music throughout the weekend and visit the market stalls to indulge in a little vintage retail therapy.
All this and reenactors, various food vendors, family activities and more!
We are sure you will have a fabulous time at our 1940s weekend
Harlaxton Manor 1940s Weekend, 4th & 5th October 2025
Harlaxton Manor Harlaxton Grantham Lincolnshire, NG32 1AG
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4-5th Battles Through History Military Show
South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL
A multi period living history show, with military vehicles, reenactors, wargaming, movie props and actors, Authors, huge variety of traders and evening entertainment for campers. Full arena programme and lots of battles
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4-5th Harrys Day
Barnby Dun, Kirk Sandall Sports Association, Doncaster Rd,, Doncaster DN3 1SR
1940s day in memory of local history loving lad who sadly lost the battle with cancer age 15. Day is set up to honour the past and present and members of the Armed Forces, remember the fallen, while raising awareness for cancer charities.
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4-5th Wallingford - Back to the 40s
Wallingford Station, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford OX10 9GQ
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!
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5th Dogdyke Pumping Station 1940s
Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4JG
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11-12th A Victory Harvest - 1940s Weekend
Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent,ME14 3AU
Ever wondered what life was like during wartime Britain?
Join us for a unique journey into the past this October 11th & 12th, 2025!
Immerse yourself in authentic wartime school lessons, learn how to handle incendiaries with the ARP, and discover the crucial roles of the WVS and nursing services. Watch the Women’s Institute ‘Stock the Nation’s Larder’ and join the Home Guard for some rifle drill training!
From the hardworking Land Army to the RAF troops in training, every aspect of the Home Front comes to life. Enjoy period dancing, stirring concerts, and even a Wartime Harvest Festival Service in our chapel.
It’s not just history – it’s an experience. Bring the whole family and create memories that bridge generations.
Are you ready to celebrate a hard-earned Wartime Harvest? Mark your calendars and prepare for a weekend that’ll make you appreciate the resilience of those who came before us.
See you there as we honour the past and cherish the present!
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10-12th Pickering 1940s Weekend
Experience civilian life in a Market Town in North Yorkshire.
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11-12th Eden Camp Back to the 1940s
We are excited to announce that, due to the overwhelming success and fantastic support of our first event, Back to the 40s will return in 2025!
Get ready to Brylcream your hair, don your best hat, and dress to impress as you step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the 1940s at Eden Camp! This weekend promises to be filled with nostalgic fun, lively music, and the charm of a bygone era. The event will be buzzing with activity, and as you explore the 22 original prisoner of war huts, you’ll discover something new at every corner. The displays capture the humour, sacrifice, and spirit of a nation at war, and you can uncover the personal tributes and unique stories of individuals throughout the war.
What to Expect:
Trade Stands – (Trade stand applications open Jan 2025)
Military Vehicles and vintage cars
Saturday night Evening Dance
Live Singers and Entertainment in The Garrison Bar
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18-19th Papplewick Pumping Station 1940s
Rigg Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9AJ
1940s Steam event returns for its seventeenth year.
Featuring:
13-14th Festive Forties Christmas Weekend
National Emergency Services Museum
The Old Police/Fire Station
West Bar
Sheffield
S3 8PT
Join us on as we turn the clock back 85 years and step into a fabulous forties festive wonderland! Join a whole host of costumed characters, living history interpreters, and even Father Christmas for a truly traditional Christmas event.
Our characterful Victorian police, fire and ambulance station will be filled with things to do, see and hear, from sensational vintage sounds to the smell of mulled wine. Join us to experience a truly immersive wartime Christmas.
Experience a wartime Christmas like no other. Enjoy live music and explore a series of interactive living history displays, from life on the line to the home front. Live actors and realistic scenes make for a truly interactive experience as you tour a part of the battlefront, talk to the troops, handle the equipment and take home a piece of history.
Once you're done exploring the immersive displays and meeting our costumed characters why not visit Father Christmas? He's making time in his busy schedule to spend the weekend with us.