28/05/2026
Come and join us over the weekend of 13-14 June 2026 for the third year of our 1940s event set in our beautiful town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire.
We will have live music, trade stalls, re-enactors and steam train rides to take you back to the 1940s.
Living History Groups:
* The Wartime District Nurse
* Trent Valley Military Vehicle Trust
* Derbyshire Military Vehicle Trust
* South Staffordshire Living History Group
* Fire by Order
* Feldjagerkorps 44
* BBC at War
* Deutsche Heimat
*RC Armour
‘The Yorkshire Land Girl’ will also be portraying a range of characters on the train with storytelling.
There will be a selection of WW2 era vehicles including a Diamond T tank transporter and Leyland Hippo lorry, as used on D-Day. 1940s period civilian vehicles will also be on display.
On Sunday 14 June we have lined up an Afternoon Tea with a live performance from the renowned singer, Johnny Victory.
Buy Luxury Afternoon Tea tickets here:
https://wyvernrail.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/76166?catID=72740
We’re also delighted to be welcoming the following talented artists performing over the weekend:
- Jayne Darling – Vintage Singer
- The Lahdidahs – 1940s & Vintage Close Harmony Trio
- Kyle Evans – George Formby tribute act
Buy 1940s Weekend Event Tickets here: https://wyvernrail.digitickets.co.uk/category/54941
For more information about Derbyshire's longest heritage railway:
https://www.e-v-r.com
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