Southern At War 2025

Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of the 1940s at Southern at War 2025 on the Bluebell Railway. Join us for a weekend packed with live music, re-enactments, vintage vehicles, displays, and costumed characters as we recreate the atmosphere of the Home Front during wartime Britain.

Explore our beautifully restored stations transformed with period theming, meet service personnel and civilians from the 1940s, and enjoy displays at Horsted Keynes. Ride behind our steam trains as you travel through a railway immersed in history.

Highlights include:

Live 1940s music and entertainment

Vintage vehicle displays

Period market stalls and traditional refreshments

Family activities and themed experiences

Re-enactors across our railway and much more!

Whether you're a re-enactor, history enthusiast, or simply looking for a day out, Southern at War 2025 promises an unforgettable journey into the past.

You may also like the following events from Bluebell Railway:

• This August, 16th August, 10:00 am, Bluebell Railway Music Festival 2025 in Haywards Heath

Also check out other Music events in Haywards Heath, Entertainment events in Haywards Heath.