Great Central Railway to host 1940s event this May

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to Soar Over Great Central Railway's 1940's Weekend this Month

Grab yourself a GI and join us on the dancefloor for a jitterbug and jive, because this May the Great Central Railway is stepping straight back into the 1940s. Returning on 30–31 May 2026, the much-loved 1940s Weekend, A Celebration of Blighty, invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds and spirit of a post wartime Britain. Whats On Across the two-day event, the Great Central Railway’s period stations will be transformed into a tribute to…

Great Central Railway to host 1940s event this May

The Great Central Railway is set to host a two-day 1940s event across its restored heritage line, between 30 and 31 May. Visitors can expect to find the railway’s period stations transformed through vintage trains, wartime re-enactments, live entertainment, and historical displays.