1940s Weekend
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia, recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940's
Book early for this popular event !
The D-Day Darlings will be performing at Tenterden each day
Take a step back in time with a visit to the annual 1940's weekend - experience the 40s lifestyle as the railway turns back the clock to wartime Britain.
Why not join in the fun and come in your own 1940s finery!
Enjoy live music at Tenterden and Bodiam, Vintage stalls, period civilian and military vehicles, 40s hairstyling and keep a look out for 'Viv the Spiv' with his black market goods!
Freedom Tickets are valid for unlimited train travel on the day of your visit. Collect your free identity card before immersing yourself in the nostalgic 40s 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.
Trains will run every 45 minutes throughout the day with the first leaving Tenterden at 10:45 and the last train leaving Bodiam Station at 17:03.
Limited Platform tickets will be available to purchase on the day
£8.00 Adult admission at Tenterden £1 for a child, £5.00 Adult admission at Bodiam £1 for a child
KESR members, HRA and Priv holders will be entitled to 50% reduction off of the enhanced rate on the day.
Explorer tickets are NOT valid on this weekend.
Activities at Bodiam Station
Enjoy some refreshment from the NAFFI van, relax listening to 'Miss Holiday Swing' (Saturday only) , Sarah Martin (Sunday only) and 'Adam Hoffman'.
Costumed re-enactors, military and civilian vehicles all add to the atmosphere. Visit the 1940s Corner Shop
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 Corner shop display
Robertsbridge Aviation display
Enjoy a cuppa and 1940 style refreshments from the NAAFI van
Trade Stalls
Singers – Adam Hoffman and Miss Holiday Swing on Saturday
Adam Hoffman and Sarah Martin on Sunday
Activities at Tenterden Station
Saturday & Sunday Enjoy live 1940s-inspired music from ‘My Favourite Things’ throughout the weekend.
Explore a range of vintage stalls offering authentic 1940s clothing and accessories, alongside 1940s-themed packed food. Visitors can also book a 1940s makeover with our guest hairdresser and barber (additional charges apply),
hairstyling by Belle’s Parlour.
Soak up the wartime atmosphere with a variety of living history displays and characters, including Viv the Spiv, Royal Navy Beach Commandos and the Fire Service Preservation Group. View a selection of period civilian and military vehicles.
✨ Free 1940s identity cards for all visitors
🛍 Vintage stalls include Ruby Jo Retro
Barbed wire and bunting Land Army display
Military policeman and cleaning lady Bridget the Broom
Ruby Jo Retro
Belle’s Parlour
D Day Darlings Trio will be singing over the weekend with
My Favourite Things.
with DJ Sizzlin' Jim Williams on both days
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940s
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