Welcome back to the 1940s & Wartime Britain

Advanced tickets on sale now

Experience the life of the Second World War in the UK as Avoncroft turns back the clock.

With displays showing life in the midlands during the Second World War there will be much to see – ranging from the Motorcycles and other Vehicle’s from the 1930s and 1940s and civilians of the time, reenactors will be bringing our site and buildings including the Prefab to life.

This weekend should be fun for everyone wanting to experience the war years

Avoncroft Museum will come to life over the weekend when many of the counties established re-enactment groups will setting up displays and providing interacting opportunities both in the buildings and around the comprehensive 19 acre site, including many of the best and most popular living History World War II groups.

Many individuals who will be bringing Vehicles from the 1930s and 40s including cars, motorbikes, jeeps and Lorry’s all of which will recreate the atmosphere and events of World War Two in the United Kingdom. Details coming soon

It will tell the stories associated with the West Midlands during the 1939-45 period and will entertain visitors through immersive activities relating to the time.

Living History Camps

During the two days, all over the extensive grounds, there will be displays of historic vehicles and scenarios from an array of groups details coming soon.

Live Entertainment

Line up coming soon:

Displays and Scenarios

All of the buildings will be bought to life with displays and occupants,

Fashion Show

On the Sunday come along and enjoy a wonderful peek into the forties fashion

Vintage Shopping

Come and enjoy some Vintage Shopping in the Vintage Village all set up in and around the Cockpit.

Vintage Hairdresser

We are delighted to have a Karen D Bebbington as our event Vintage Hair Stylist. Karen shall be with us all weekend to ensure we look the part, book your appointments with Karen before or at the event contact Karen here  Pop into the Vintage Village to  get your Victory Rolls in place for the Saturday Wartime Dance or just for one of the event days.

Dance Classes

We shall again be offering free dance classes throughout the day in the main Guesten Hall for you to watch or take part in.

Details coming soon!

Food and Drinks

Will be available to purchase in our Tearoom and Guesten Hall Event Café.

Join in and dress up for the event if you wish!

Many of our visitors join in and dress up if 1940s that really creates a wonderful atmosphere.

Wartime Dance – Always a sell out! The Evening Dance is a separate ticketed event.

Additionally, to the two weekend days, the museum is also opening on the Saturday evening 4th October by extending the event into the night with a 1940s War Time Dance with live entertainment in The magnificent New Guesten Hall, there will be live wartime entertainment details coming soon and DJ Guy Roles will spin the “Discs of the Day “.

Buy your Dance Ticket here for just £13

A free Heritage Bus service provided by Transport Museum Wythall

The Bus will be running a free service all weekend from Bromsgrove Train Station to Avoncroft Museum in Bromsgrove.

Great for our visitors who travel by train. Timetable coming soon.

Plus, The miniature railway will be running on both days for just £1 a ride

Ticket Type Daily ticket for Saturday or Sunday	Advanced Price (available for a limited time)
Adult	£18
Child	£6
Adult Member	£8
Child Member	£3