Immerse yourself in history and heritage with our 2026 calendar of UK events. From vintage fairs/vintage festivals to military reenactments, there's something for everyone. Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates as dates are confirmed.
If you do find or know of any events ongoing that are not shown below, please contact help@revivalvintage.co.uk and we will add it to the list.
Are any of the following events up your street and would like to know more about them, click the link for more information for the organisers. If you do choose to go to one of these events, don't forget to dress up and enjoy yourselves!
January 2026
Sat 31st & Sun 1st February - Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair - Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3JS
February 2026
March 2026
Sat 28th & Sun 29th March - Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair - Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3JS
April 2026
Sat 4th & Sun 5th April - Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum 1940s Weekend - Belton Road Sandtoft Doncaster DN8 58X
Sat 11th & Sun 12th April - The Whitwell and Reepham 1940s Weekend - Whitwell & Reepham Station, Norfolk, NR10 4GA
May 2026
Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd May - 1940s Weekend Harborough Market - Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HB
Sun 3rd - Mon 4th May - Fort Paul 1940s Weekend - Battery Road, Paull, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8FP
Sat 9th - Sun 10th May - 1940s Melton Mowbray Weekend - Play Close Park
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0PW
Sat 9th - Sun 10th May - 1940s Buxton Weekend - The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, SK17 6BH
Sat 16th - Sun 17th May - Spirit of Wartime Sherwood - Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9ER
Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May - The Ironbridge WWII Weekend - Dale End Park, Telford, TF8 7EG
June 2026
Sat 6th & Sun 7th June - Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair - Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3JS
Sat 13th - Sun 14th June - Wirksworth Back to the 40s - Wirksworth Station, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Matlock DE4 4FB
Sat 13th - Sun 14th June - The Dig For Victory Show - 71 Old Street, Clevedon, BS21 6BT
Sat 19th & Sun 20th June - Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair - Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3JS
Sat 20th - Sun 21st June - Crowland and Thorney 1940s Weekend - Park Farm, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 OTF
Sat 20th - Sun 21st June - Damhouse 1940's Weekend - Damhouse, Astley Hall Dr, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 7TX, UK
Sat 20th - Sun 21st June - The Romney Marsh Wartime Weekend - Ivychurch Rd, Brenzett, Romney Marsh TN29 0EE
Sat 27th - Sun 28th June - Step Back to the 1940s - Station Dr, Kidderminster DY10 1QX
July 2026
Fri 3rd - Sun 5th July - Ingleton 1940s Weekend - Ingleborough Community Centre, LA6 3HG
Sat 4th - Sun 5th July - Step Back to the 1940s - Station Dr, Kidderminster DY10 1QX
Sat 4th - Sun 5th July - Peak Rail’s 1940s Weekend - Rowsley South Station, Harrison Way, Darley Dale, DE4 2LF
Sat 4th - Sun 5th July - Thorpe Camp 1940s Weekend - Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PL
Sat 11th - Sun 12th July - Vintage For Victory - The Library Gardens, Whitchurch Village, Cardiff CF14 7XA
Sat 11th - Sun 12th July - Woodhall Country Park 1940s Festival - Woodhall Country Park, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6UJ
Sun 19th July - Stepping Back To The 1940s - Wythenshawe Hall - Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, M23 0AB
August 2026
Fri 7th - Sun 9th August - Yorkshire Wartime - Yorkshire Wartime, Willows Farm, Kirkhouse Green, Doncaster, DN7 5TA
Sat 8th - Sun 9th August - Telford Steam Railway 1940's Weekend - Telford Steam Railway, Telford, TF4 2NF
Sat 15th - Sun 16th August - Ramsey 1940s Weekend - The Camp, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2XB
Fri 28th - Sun 31st August - Twinwood Festival - The Camp, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2XB
September 2026
Fri 4th - Sun 6th September - The Victory Show - Foxlands Farm, Croft Rd, Cosby, Leicester LE9 1SG
Sat 5th - Sun 6th September - Milton Keynes Museum 1940s Event - McConnell Dr, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL
Sat 25th - Sun 27th September - Welshpool 1940s Weekend - 8 Dolyfelin, Welshpool, SY21 7NB
Sat 25th - Sun 27th September - Burton Constable 1940s Weekend - Burton Constable, Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire, HU11 4LN
October 2026
November 2026
Sat 14th & Sun 15th November - Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair - Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire BD18 3JS
Great list, very helpful 👍😊
Hi There – could you please add the following to your list of 1940’s events for the coming 2025 season:
Salute to the 40’s: 20th & 21st September 2025
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Back for its 18th year, Salute to the 40’s is one of the UK’s most spectacular vintage festivals. Held at the iconic Historic Dockyard Chatham, this event provides the perfect back drop for re-enactments and wartime displays – this year with some special features for VE80.
For more visitors information and re-enactor/military vehicle booking forms please visit:
https://thedockyard.co.uk/events/salute-to-the-40s
Thank you :)
Here’s another one you could add to the list
https://wicksteedparkvintagefestival.co.uk/
Would it please be possible to include our No Man’s Land Multi-Period Living History Event at Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth Road, Rhyl, North Wales, LL18 5SB on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 2024?
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/288162400587291
Online tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-mans-land-tickets-630358036857?fbclid=IwAR2cVxMXhJ_YHUYj1f297qCDukQkqNHrlxV27n4KUJhq2LT_Vpf9yyyG2Ks
Event Description: Join us for our exciting Living History Weekend! This is a family event with plenty to see and do. Under 16’s are free!
Come and join us for our Multi-Period Living History Weekend! This is a family event with plenty to see and do across the weekend. Over 600 re-enactors will be on site throughout the weekend displaying authentic period uniforms, original equipment and weapons from a wide range of historical eras.
For our 2024 event we are once again expanding our multi-period aspect even further with a plan to recruit even more historical eras and impressions to provide you with an unmissable historical experience.
This is the perfect opportunity to experience hands-on history, while getting up close to and speaking to our experts. Be sure not to miss the chance to walk alongside Ancient Greeks, witness the power of Roman artillery and hear the clash of Viking swords. There’s plenty to see and do as part of an action-packed weekend that we have lined up with some exciting additions to the event this year.
As well as the chance to talk to our re-enactors, there will also be much more each day, including:
- Firing displays and arena demonstrations
- Military Vehicles
- Trade stalls
- Refreshments
- Beer tent
- Live music
- & much more!
Our event will be held at Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth, North Wales on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 2024 from 10am until 4pm each day.
This one is missing from your list too. Which is a pity, as it is wholly under cover, and a lovely winter event :
https://www.re-museum.co.uk/events/wartime-christmas-2/
Many thanks,
John Wickham.