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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It's Back!... Join us for our 4th 1940s WeekenderNow, one of the 'fastest growing' UK 40's events in the calendar...
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...
🚗 Ample Car Parking
🐕🦺Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome
Why not join us Camping from Friday 14th August mid-day ?
Camping available again on a first come basis, so don’t hang around. We welcome Caravans, Motorhomes, Leisure Vans and Tents. Services available in 2026 will be Electric Hook Up (Advance purchase only) Hot Showers, Toilets, Elsen Points and Waste Bins.
👀 Online Application Forms Now Live;
🪖 Living History & Re-Enactment Groups
https://forms.office.com/r/r3NndNrXAJ
🚗 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 to follow soon...
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