Experience Wartime Britain at Avoncroft Museum

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October 2025

Step back in time as Avoncroft turns back the clock to the 1940s!
Our 19-acre site will be brought to life with vehicles, re-enactors, immersive living history camps, and entertainment recreating life on the Home Front and Frontline during the Second World War.

Vehicles of the 1930s & 40s

See an incredible display of period vehicles including:

• Cars, motorcycles, jeeps, lorries and more
• The Bronx Bruiser – a Hellcat Tank Destroyer
• Amber – a 1940s Morris Ambulance
• Matchless Motorcycles with medics & messengers
• 1930s Fire Engine
• Big Joe’s Jeeps on Perry Lawn
• West Midlands Motor Pool with wreckers and jeeps on the Guesten Hall Lawn
• Plus, Phelps Military Tank Destroyer

Living History Camps

Meet re-enactors across the grounds, bringing wartime Britain vividly to life:

• 2nd Battalion Gloucester Regiment – after Dunkirk evacuation
• American 1st Infantry – training HQ in the UK, 1943
• Home Guard, Home Front & Women’s Land Army
• New for 2025 – Women’s Auxiliary War Service (Burma), telling the story of the women who supported the “Forgotten Army”

The Windmill Field will host our ever-expanding re-enactment groups.

Family Fun

• 1940s Vintage Fairground – swing boats, hook-a-duck, candy floss & more
• Miniature Railway – running both days (£1 per ride)
• Evacuee Stall – dress the kids in evacuee outfits and pick up a pack (includes ID card, ration sweets, postcard & more)

Live Entertainment

Throughout the weekend enjoy performances from:

• Kitten Von Mew
• Jo Thomas as George Formby
• The Vintage Class Singers
• Vintage Singer Zac

All hosted by the fabulous Jumpin’ DJ Guy Roles, spinning the best 1940s tunes.

Special Features

• VE & VJ 80th Anniversary Commemoration – Sunday 5th October, 10:30am: a march from the Windmill to the Mission Church led by Sergeant Major from 202 (Worcester) aux battalion LHG.
• Fashion on a Ration Show – Sunday: a unique glimpse into original 1940s fashion.
• Dance Classes – free lessons on Saturday in the Guesten Hall with Rob & the Time to Swing Dance team.
• Vintage Hairdressing – Karen D. Bebbington returns to style your Victory Rolls (book ahead or on the day).
• Vintage Shopping Village – browse stalls of clothes, accessories & collectibles.

Wartime Dance – Saturday Evening (4th Oct)

🎶 Always a sell-out! 🎶
Join us for an unforgettable evening of 1940s dance in the New Guesten Hall:

• Dance class to start the night
• Live entertainment from Vintage Class & headline act Jonny Victory
• Music from DJ Guy Roles
• Cocktails from Bars on the Run & hot suppers available

Tickets just £13 – book here now 1940s War Time Dance 4 October 2025

Food & Drink

Hot and cold refreshments will be available all weekend, including:

• Breakfast baps
• Pork rolls
• Teas, coffees & cakes

Travel

Free Heritage Bus Service – running all weekend between Bromsgrove Train Station and Avoncroft Museum, courtesy of Transport Museum Wythall. Timetable to be announced soon,

Visitor Information

• Period dress encouraged! Civilian or Allied uniforms welcome (please no Axis uniforms or replica weapons).
• Bring the family – fun activities for all ages.
• Miniature Train rides all weekend £1 a ride

Join us for a truly immersive WWII experience at Avoncroft Museum this October!

Ticket Type Daily ticket for Saturday or Sunday	Advanced Price Ending soon Allowing fast track entry	Price
Adult	£18	£19.75
Child	£6	£6
Adult Member	£8	£8
Child Member	£3	£3