Come and join us over the weekend of 13-14 June 2026 for the third year of our 1940s event set in our beautiful town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire.
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AN IMMERSIVE 1940s WEEKEND
We will have live music, trade stalls, re-enactors and steam train rides to take you back to the 1940s.
Living History Groups
* The Wartime District Nurse
* Trent Valley Military Vehicle Trust
* Derbyshire Military Vehicle Trust
* South Staffordshire Living History Group
* Fire by Order
* Feldjagerkorps 44
* BBC at War
* Deutsche Heimat
*RC Armour
‘The Yorkshire Land Girl’ will also be portraying a range of characters on the train with storytelling and there will be a selection of WW2 era vehicles including a Diamond T tank transporter and Leyland Hippo lorry, as used on D-Day. 1940s period civilian vehicles will also be on display.
On Sunday 14 June we have lined up an Afternoon Tea with a live performance from the renowned singer, Johnny Victory.
Follow this link for more details.
We’re also delighted to be welcoming the following talented artists performing over the weekend:
- Jayne Darling – Vintage Singer
- The Lahdidahs – 1940s & Vintage Close Harmony Trio
- Kyle Evans – George Formby tribute act
For anyone wanting to get involved with re-enactments or to display your vintage vehicle, please complete this form
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PLEASE NOTE
Parking: Due to the 1940s event there will be no parking at Wirksworth Station
Alternative free parking at Haarlem Mill & TDP in Wirksworth (both us same postcode): DE4 4BG