Step back in time ...Come and join us as we celebrate all things 1940s. Entertainers, Reenactors, Promenaders, Vintage Traders, Vehicles, Steam Tram and much more for you to enjoy.
Relive the glory days of travel with our vintage vehicle display, or sit back and relax with to one of the wonderful musical acts. Your ticket lets you ride all day long, so enjoy a full day of historic entertainment. Sponsored by : AR Procurement Services Ltd Event : 1940's Weekend
Date : August 8th & 9th |
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Across the weekend ...
Check out the range of entertainement on offer :
Musical ActsA range of musical guests will be on-site to entertain you
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Vintage TradersOur vintage traders market lets you take the 1940's home
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Military Re-enactorsBe immersed with soldiers and period clothing
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Classic VehiclesMilitary & Classic vehicles will be on-site to give demonstations
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Your ExperienceYour ticket allows you a full day of travel on our Standard Gauge railway and the Telford Town Tramway, along with access to the Model Railway Exhibition.
Travel between our three historic stations to discover all the 1940's entertainment, such as vehicle displays, musical acts and maybe even the chance to meet Churchill himself ! The celebrations continue over at our vintage traders market in Horsehay Village hall, a short walk from Spring Village Station. |
Musical Acts2026 will have the most musical acts yet, with multiple stages across the site :
Sit back and relax to the sound of 1940's music throughout the site. |
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Heritage Train RidesTravel on our Standard Gauge Railway to enjoy all the 40's themed entertainment across our three historic stations. From the battlefields of Lawley Halt, to the vehicle displays at Spring Village there's something for everyone. (The standard gauge service will be hauled by a heritage diesel)
The Telford Town Tramway will also in service. Hop off at Old Loco Shed Station for a glimpse at our restoration workshops. Travel behind our unique steam tram 'Thomas Telford' on the UK's only steam tramway, transporting you back to the golden age of steam. |
Military Re-enactorsThe 245 Province Squadron will be joining us over the weekend, to demonstrate the military uniforms of the era. Travel across our site to discover all the period decorations and military memorabilia.
Field Marshall Montgomery & Winston Churchill will also be in attendance to relive their famous wartime speeches. |
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And so much more ...
A display of vintage & military vehicles will be situated at Spring Village Station. It is planned for certain vehicles to have scheduled demonstrations throughout the weekend.
A Battle of Britain memorial flypast is scheduled for the weekend for both days. Times will be announced closer to the date.
A Battle of Britain memorial flypast is scheduled for the weekend for both days. Times will be announced closer to the date.
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Vintage Traders MarketNew for 2026 !
We are expanding our vintage market to a new venue. The traders will be situated in Horsehay Village Hall, a short walk from Spring Village Station, along with musical acts throughout the day. Alongside the traders will be music, dancing and history talks. Just a short three minute walk from the railway stations, its sure to be an evnet not to miss ! If you would like to bring a vintage stall to the event, please contact [email protected] . |
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General InformationYour ticket lets you ride on all the Standard Gauge Railway Services (11:00, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30) and unlimited rides on the Telford Town Tramway.
Musical Acts will perform throughout the day with a timetable to be published closer to the date. Free Car Parking at Horsehay Industrial Estate (TF4 3EE). Vintage Traders Market will be open from 10:30-4:00 both day at Horsehay Village Hall. Classic Vehicle Displays, Wartime speeches and other entertainment will be situated at set locations at each station. Battle of Britain Flypast time TBC Also Available : - Phoenix Miniature Railway (£2) - Horsehay Cafe - Top Link Model Railway - Picnic Area - Museum If any military vehicles, re-enactors or stall holders would like to attend please contact us at [email protected] |
Site Map
We have expanded the weekend for 2026 to include a number of sites :
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Spring Village Station
Heritage Train Rides Telford Town Tramway Vintage Vehicles Musical Acts Military Re-enactors Horsehay Village Hall Vintage Traders Market Refreshments Musical Acts Horsehay & Dawley Station Musical Acts Horsehay Cafe Heritage Train Rides Lawley Halt (Accessible via train) Heritage Train Rides |
Car Parking will be available at Horsehay Industrial Estate. Limited Disabled Parking is located at Spring Village Station.
TICKETS
Your ticket lets you ride on all the standard gauge services, unlimited rides on the Telford Town Tramway & access to the 1940's Events
Admission Type |
On the Day |
Adult Day Rover |
£15 |
Child Day Rover |
£10 |
Family Day Rover (2 adults & 2 children) |
£42 |
All attractions subject to availability. Telford Steam Railway reserves the right to amend, replace or cancel any/all of the trains or attractions referred to without notice if required.
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