
1940s WEEKEND

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025
Gates open 10am
Experience history come alive at Avro Heritage Museum’s 1940s Weekend!
Step back in time with live entertainment and see amazing re-enactors in action, as well as food, drink and local stalls.
Highlights include:
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Live music from the fabulous Lancashire Belle, The Blondies and Bertie Blighty
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The Robinson brewery dray with shire horses
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DJ Windy Train: Swing-dancing to popular 1940s music, under the wings of the iconic Vulcan!
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1940s Re enactors, Military police, Policeman, Fireman
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Meet Sir Winston Churchill
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Steam engines and vehicles
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Charlie Chaplin and his accordian playing wife!
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Licensed bar serving drinks for all the family – including draft and bottled genuine German Beers, cocktails and soft drinks
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A range of great food stalls, including a hog roast
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Stalls and memorabilia
Tickets
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.