# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1940s Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a weekend of nostalgia at Acton Scott Heritage Farm as we recreate the sights, sounds, fashions, and spirit of the 1940s.

Set in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, our Victorian working farm will be transformed into a living snapshot of wartime Britain, bringing the Home Front to life with living history, vintage entertainment, military vehicles, and wartime farming demonstrations.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, vintage lover, or looking for a unique family day out in Shropshire, our 1940s Weekend promises nostalgia, entertainment, and hands-on heritage for all ages.

Event Details

Dates: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Last Entry: 3:00pm

What to Expect

We’re still finalising the full programme, but here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

Living History Groups
Live 1940s Music
Vintage Hair Styling
Period Entertainment from Lady Lindy Sings, Bertie Blighty, Lissie Allsopp and Aidan Cooney
Wartime Farm Demonstrations
Military & Vintage Vehicles
Home Front Displays
Meet the Reenactors
Photo Opportunities with Vintage Vehicles
Land Army Demonstrations
Children’s Wartime Trail
Vintage Market Stalls
1940s Tea Room & Themed Refreshments
Food & Bar
Family Activities
Dig for Victory-themed farm activities
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/church-stretton/1940s-weekend/200030001290803
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 309

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Church Stretton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Acton Scott Heritage Farm, Acton Scott, SY6 6QN Church Stretton, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.50488
- **long**: -2.8064
- **full address**: Acton Scott Heritage Farm, Acton Scott, SY6 6QN Church Stretton, United Kingdom, Acton Scott Heritage Farm, Church Stretton, SY6 6, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1940s Weekend being held?
  - **A:** 1940s Weekend takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Acton Scott Heritage Farm, Acton Scott, SY6 6QN Church Stretton, United Kingdom, Acton Scott Heritage Farm, Church Stretton, SY6 6, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1940s Weekend?
  - **A:** 1940s Weekend is organized by Acton Scott Heritage Farm.

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