# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Southern At War 2026: Home Front & Occupation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step back into the 1940s for one unforgettable weekend as the Bluebell Railway proudly presents the return of its flagship living-history event, Southern at War: Home Front & Occupation.

Set in the heart of the Sussex countryside, this immersive weekend brings the sights, sounds and spirit of wartime Britain vividly to life. Steam trains don’t just take you from station to station — they carry you into a world where the railway was a lifeline, moving troops, supplies and evacuees across a nation at war.

This isn’t just a re-enactment. It’s history you can walk through, listen to, dance to — and feel.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/haywards-heath/southern-at-war-2026-home-front-and-occupation/200029686890243
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 383

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Haywards Heath
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Horsted Keynes Station (Bluebell Railway)
- **lat**: 51.046120665
- **long**: -0.044750055
- **full address**: Horsted Keynes Station (Bluebell Railway), Bluebell Railway Carriage Shop, Haywards Heath, RH17 7, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Southern At War 2026: Home Front & Occupation being held?
  - **A:** Southern At War 2026: Home Front & Occupation takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Horsted Keynes Station (Bluebell Railway), Bluebell Railway Carriage Shop, Haywards Heath, RH17 7, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Southern At War 2026: Home Front & Occupation?
  - **A:** Southern At War 2026: Home Front & Occupation is organized by Bluebell Railway.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Southern At War 2026: Home Front & Occupation is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Haywards Heath, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 380+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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