1940s Weekend
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia, recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940's
Book early for this popular event !
We are over the moon to announce that the
D-Day Darling (trio) will be performing at Tenterden
Town Station over the weekend
(times to be announced)
Take a step back in time with a visit to the annual 1940's weekend - experience the 40's lifestyle as the railway turns back the clock to wartime Britain.
Why not join in the fun and came in your own 1940's finery!
Enjoy live music at Tenterden and Bodiam, Vintage stalls, period civilian and military vehicles, 40's hairstyling and keep a look out for 'Viv the Spiv' with his black market goods!
Freedom tickets includes unlimited train travel on the day of your visit. Collect your free identity card before immersing yourself in the nostalgic 40's atmosphere created by the re-enactors, live performers and authentic 1940's displays. A variety of attractions are planned for each station, and re-enactors and 1940's singers will be performing throughout the weekend.
Activities at Bodiam Station
Enjoy some refreshment from the NAFFI van, relax listening to 'Miss Holiday Swing' and 'Adam Hoffman'.
Costumed re-enactors, military and civilian vehicles all add to the atmosphere.
Explore the Royal Navy Commando and Desert Rats encampment display filled with authentic kit, weapons and a variety of jeeps.
Desert Rats
Royal Navy Commando
Have your photo taken with the amazing Blackout buddies
Have a look inside the Cornershop display
Robertsbridge Aviation
Enjoy a cuppa and 1940 style refreshments from the NAAFI van
Oddbods,
Le Keux Vintage Kent
Canterbury Auction Galleries
Singers – Adam Hoffman and Miss Holiday Swing on Saturday
Adam Hoffman and Sarah Martin on Sunday
Activities at Tenterden Station
Singing from popular 40's group 'Swingtime Sweethearts' on Saturday and ‘My Favourite Things’ (Sunday),
Visit vintage stalls selling authentic 40's clothes and accessories and perhaps book an appointment with the guest hairdresser and barber to complete your 1940's makeover (additional cost applies).
‘Viv the Spiv’ will be in residence, Ministry of Food Cooking Demonstrations, Free identity cards for each visitor, 40’s hairstyling by Belle’s Parlour, Vintage Stalls including Ruby Jo Retro and more, Desert Rats, Royal Navy Beach Commando’s and other period displays. The Fire Service Preservation Group, Blackout Buddies, 1940s Corner Shop, Period civilian and military vehicles.
Barbed wire and bunting Land Army display
Police Station war and police
Military policeman and cleaning lady Ada
Ruby Jo Retro,
The Steak Detective
Belle’s Parlour
D Day Darlings Trio will be singing over the weekend with
My Favourite Things on Sunday
with DJ Sizzlin' Jim Williams on both days
Come and take a look at the Original Darling Buds of May car!
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940s
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