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
(Performing at 13:30 and 15:45 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
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.
Explore the Royal Navy Commando and Desert Rats encampment display filled with authentic kit, weapons and a variety of jeeps.
Treat yourself to a 1940s style makeover or a souvenir from the trader area.
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco, wine, beer or cider from our beer tent!
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
Oddbods
Le Keux Vintage Kent (Saturday only)
Twintage clothing
Singers – Adam Hoffman and Miss Holiday Swing on Saturday
Adam Hoffman and Sarah Martin on Sunday
Activities at Tenterden Station
Singing from popular 40s group 'Angel Delights' on Saturday and ‘My Favourite Things’ (Sunday),
Visit vintage stalls selling authentic 40s clothes and accessories and 1940s themed packed food and perhaps book an appointment with the guest hairdresser and barber to complete your 1940s makeover (additional cost applies).
‘Viv the Spiv’ will be in residence, Utility Jude VE Food Demonstrations, Free identity cards for each visitor, 40s hairstyling by Belle’s Parlour, Vintage Stalls including Ruby Jo Retro and more, Desert Rats, Royal Navy Beach Commandos 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 Bridget the Broom
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
New this year will be Angel Delights on Saturday 17th at Tenterden
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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