Main Outdoor Arena (Main Siding and Battlefield)
13.30 - Firepower Demonstration
This is a loud impact grabbing demonstration featuring pistols, rifles, sub-machine guns up to the American .30cal machine gun and German MG42.
15.45 - Battle Demonstration
These are a loud, fast moving demonstration of the teamwork of ordinary men under extraordinary circumstances.
On Platform or in Station Building
10.30 - Music and Song
Our 1940s singers perform the classics of the day that kept the civilian spirits up during the War on the Home Front.
11.15 - People of the War
This show works in the manner of a fashion parade but looking at the people rather than the clothing.
12.00 - Music and Song
Our 1940s singers perform the classics of the day that kept the civilian spirits up during the War on the Home Front.
14.15 - Paratrooper Talk
A 45-minute talk featuring the arms, armour, equipment and experiences of the parachute infantryman throughout Operation Overlord.The paratrooper was a new type of soldier for the Second World War with the Parachute Regiment having only been formed in 1940.
15.00 - Music and Song
Our 1940s singers perform the classics of the day that kept the civilian spirits up during the War on the Home Front.
Campsite
12.45 - Children’s Drill
Throughout the day:
Home Life demonstrations
Home Guard Parades
Interactive displays of weapons and equipment
Times are provisional and listed to give an idea of the structure of the day. Start times for the event can be varied dependent on numbers of visitors at the time
| Timetable for this event |
| Orange service | | Wansford. | Dep. | 10:00 | 11:10 | 12:20 | 13:30 | 14:40 | 15:50 | 16.25 |
| Yarwell Junc. | Arr. | 10:05 | 11:15 | 12:25 | 13:35 | 14:45 | 15:55 | 16.30 |
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| Yarwell Junc. | Dep. | 10:15 | 11:25 | 12:35 | 13:45 | 14:55 | 16:05 | 16.40 |
| Wansford | Dep. | 10:30 | 11:40 | 12:50 | 14:00 | 15:10 | 16:20 | |
| Ferry Meadows | Dep. | 10:45 | 11:55 | 13:05 | 14:15 | 15:25 | 16:35 | |
| Orton Mere | Dep. | 10:50 | 12:00 | 13:10 | 14:20 | 15:30 | 16:40 | |
| Peterborough NV | Arr. | 10:55 | 12:05 | 13:15 | 14:25 | 15:35 | 16:45 | |
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| Peterborough NV | Dep. | 11:10 | 12:20 | 13:30 | 14:40 | 15:50 | 17:00 | |
| Orton Mere | Dep. | 11:16 | 12:26 | 13:36 | 14:46 | 15:56 | 17:06 | |
| Ferry Meadows | Dep. | 11:21 | 12:31 | 13:41 | 14:51 | 16:01 | 17:11 | |
| Wansford | Arr. | 11:36 | 12:46 | 13:56 | 15:06 | 16:16 | 17:26 | |
| Sales Stands |
James - Help For Heroes
Chris Marchant (memorabilia)
Paul Smith (British and USA uniforms)
Royal British Legion
Mrs Henry - Clothing
Mrs Davis (bric a brac)
92 Squadron - Battle of Britian
| All attractions subject to availability |
| Every effort will be made to run the services shown but the company can accept no liability for the cancellation or late running of any train or other advertised service. |
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| How to find us |
Details of how to find us
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Gift Aid Fares
Adult £16.00
Child £8.00
Senior/Disabled £12.00
Family £40.00
Non Gift Aid fares are available to non UK tax payers
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Details of where to stay
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Pictures from previous 1940's Weekends can be found at Gallery for 2008 Gallery for 2009 Gallery for 2010
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