Keep calm and carry on
Join us for a spectacular evening of nostalgic entertainment as we step back in time to celebrate the spirit of the 1940s.
1940s Evening
- 11th Jul 2026
Tickets
Adult – £20.95
Young Person (3-15 Years) - £16.95
Essential carer – £10.45
Under 3s - FREE
Join us for a spectacular evening of nostalgic entertainment as we step back in time to celebrate the spirit of the 1940s.
Put on your finest vintage attire and immerse yourself in all things 1940s as you wander through the Museums authentic streets, filled with the sights and sounds of wartime Britain.
From swing and jazz to patriotic anthems, sing along to timeless melodies that lifted spirits during one of history’s most challenging periods. So put on your dancing shoes and cut a rug to our incredible musical entertainment.
Don’t miss this chance to step back in history and experience the atmosphere of wartime Britain first-hand.
Reenactors
For this year’s 1940s Weekend (Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July), we’re seeking applications from knowledgeable and enthusiastic people to join us, either as historic reenactors or as stallholders in our vintage market.
There is also an opportunity to participate in our Schools WWII Experience Day on Friday 10th July.
Please find below two survey links – one for reenactor groups and one for traders. Please fill in all of the relevant fields in the appropriate form so we can best assess your application. Please note that applications received after this date may not be considered for selection.
If you have any queries or questions relating to the application process for this event or have access needs that mean you need assistance with the survey, please get in touch with us via email: events@bclm.com