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Step back in time at the fantastic Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend on this brilliant break! The festival is a vibrant celebration of 1940s history, and you’ll see World War II military equipment, living history displays, a replica Spitfire, and battle re-enactments, together with vintage traders, live entertainment, and much more as you relive the forties wartime era. The festivities are held mostly on Lytham Green, with other attractions to see across the town centre. Don’t miss this wonderful event which honours the spirit and charm of the 1940s!
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Regional departure by coach, then enjoy a direct journey to the North West for a two-night stay.
Step back in time and experience the charm of the 1940s as Lytham transforms from a typical Lancashire town into a wartime extravaganza, centred around Lytham Green. The Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend is an event that takes you back intime, celebrating life during World War II.
Held in the picturesque town of Lytham, this event features a range of activities that recreate the atmosphere of the era. You can enjoy vintage music, classic military vehicles, and authentic wartime re-enactments. The event also includes stalls with period-appropriate food, clothing, and memorabilia, providing a delightful way to experience history firsthand.
Whether you’re tapping your feet to the rhythm of wartime tunes, admiring the authentic military displays, or browsing through stalls filled with vintage treasures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors and even locals encourage the spirit by dressing in vintage 1940s dress and embracing the nostalgic atmosphere, making the experience even more special.
Attending the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend is a fantastic opportunity to relive the past and enjoy a day full of nostalgic charm. It offers a unique glimpse into wartime Britain, with engaging displays and lively entertainment that bring the 1940s to life. Look forward to wartime singing, dancing, military vehicles and static aircraft, weapons displays and a vintage fairground, plus military charities, life on the home front and much more.
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we depart and and enjoy our direct journey home.
You will stay for two nights at either the Hampton by Hilton Blackburn or Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, or similar.
Single Room Supplements
Single Room Supplement from £69.00
Please note: the event date is subject to change. If the event cancels due to unforeseen circumstances, the weekend will still operate. We reserve the right to amend the date or operate the holiday without the event if the event cancels beyond our control. Most events require a certain degree of mobility as there will be walking from the coach park and around the event itself. Most events are open-air. To make your break as enjoyable as possible, we advise you wear weather-appropriate clothes and footwear suitable for being outdoors all day.