Avro Heritage Museum’s 1940s Weekend

Monday, 11 August 2025 09:50

Step back in time with live entertainment and see amazing re-enactors in action, as well as food, drink and local stalls at Avro Heritage Museum’s 1940s Weekend.

The event takes place on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September and the gates open at 10am

Highlights of the weekend include:

Live music from the fabulous Lancashire Belle, The Blondies and Bertie Blighty
The Robinson brewery dray with shire horses
DJ Windy Train: Swing-dancing to popular 1940s music, under the wings of the iconic Vulcan!
1940s Re enactors, Military police, Policeman, Fireman
Meet Sir Winston Churchill
Exhibition of the fallen of the 2 World Wars including a special Dambuster display
Steam engines and vehicles
Licensed bar serving drinks for all the family – including draft and bottled genuine German Beers, cocktails and soft drinks
A range of great food stalls, including a hog roast
Stalls and memorabilia

Daz and the Silk Team, with Cheshire the Cat, will be there on the Saturday.

Tickets Information:

You can book online in advance.

Adults £9, Children aged 11+ £5, Family £25, Under 11s are free!

Extra charges apply for some activities.

Availability varies across the weekend.

Tickets will also be available on the day.

More information here...

https://www.avroheritagemuseum.co.uk/40s-weekend

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