Celebrate the 1940s at the East Lancashire Railway 1940s weekend

Date published: 14 May 2018

The East Lancashire Railway 1940s weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the vintage style, glamour and history of the era on Spring Bank Holiday weekend (26 - 28 May).

Starting in Bury, at Bolton Street Station, this fun-filled forties experience is packed full of battle reenactments, live music and dancing, classic cars and military vehicles.

There are WW2 plane and tank displays, luxury cream teas in the Observation Saloon and vintage stalls along the 12 mile line through the beautiful Irwell Valley.

The Spitfire, a true British icon of World War Two, will be roaring across the skies in a spectacular flypast on the Saturday of the event.

Sir Winston Churchill will be making an appearance specially for the occasion, ready to give a selfie or two! 

Visitors are invited to dig out their old utility dresses and tank tops to be fully immersed back into the fashion of the fabulous and boogie away to The Rum and Cola Girls, George Formby Appreciation Society and The Bluebird Belles, amongst others.

A one day experience costs £18 for adults, £16 (concession), £11 (children), or family day tickets are £45.

Customers can save 10% when they book online. Other ticket types are available.

To book, visit:

http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk