1940s Weekender
Schedule
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Sleap Airfield | Shrewsbury, EN
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Join us for our 4th 1940s WeekenderTo celebrate the RAF and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) 90th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire, she will be with us both days for a display*
*Subject to weather and maintenance
Based on an original 1940's RAF station, Sleap Airfield, nr Shrewsbury. SY4 3HE
A fun packed weekend full of 1940s Living History to enjoy for all the family.
🎪 BIG Marquee Ample Seating
👀 Event Arena - Live Demonstrations
✈️ Warbird ‘Fly-In’s
👒 Period & Various Trade Stalls
🪖 Living History & Re-Enactment Groups
🚗 Military & Period Vehicles
💥 'Live' Battle Skirmish (Allies vs Germans)
🪕 40’s Entertainment
👨👩👧👦 Kids Entertainment inc. Punch & Judy
🌭 Food Vendors 🍺 Licenced Bars 🍦Ice Cream 🍰 Cream Teas & much more...
🚗 Free Car Parking
🐕🦺 Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome
👀 LIMITED AVAILABILITY - 🏅 VIP Package £75 pp
Treat someone you love or yourself. Includes;
Fast Lane Entry, VIP Lanyard, Complimentary Drink on Arrival, Special Seated Area in Marquee, Finger Buffet, Ride in a WW2 Jeep, and Private Tour and Talk of Battle of Britain in Aviation Museum)
🎟️ Advance Entry ⬇️ ⚠️This Event May Sell Out
👨👩👧👦 Family (2 Adults/3 Children) £52
👪 Family (2 Adults/ 2 Children) £42
👴 Over 65 £12
👨🍼 Adult £15
👧 Child (5-15yrs) £10
👶 Under 5's - Free
⛺ Weekend Camping (Fri-Mon) £75*
*You must purchase day entry tickets for Sat & Sun per person
Camping available on a first come basis, so don’t hang around. We welcome Caravans, Motorhomes, Leisure Vans and Tents. Services available Hot Showers, Toilets, Elsen Points and Waste Bins.
👀 Online Application Forms Now Live;
🪖 Living History & Re-Enactment Groups*
https://forms.office.com/r/r3NndNrXAJ
*Complimentary drink and food on Friday night supplied to all LH & Re-Enactment Group Members
🚗 Military / Classic Vehicle Displays
https://forms.office.com/r/YCpVUsjgR5
👚 Trade Stalls (Not Food & Drink)
https://forms.office.com/r/2Jsh23Ki5t
🙏 Volunteers* - Coming soon...
*Volunteers will receive breakfast, lunch and refreshments, including Complimentary Tickets to use for Family & friends worth over £50
More on-going announcements coming...
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