1940s Weekend

There’s something for everyone, come down for some 1940’s nostalgia, and great atmosphere at Lionheart Station, Alnwick at our 1940’s weekend on the weekend of 25th & 26th July .

With Free Admission – come along and enjoy Live Music , Steam Train Rides, Displays , and 1940’s re-enactors throughout the weekend.

Steam Train Rides – experience the charm of heritage rail travel (booking in advance advisable , this is a very popular event !)

Entertainment from Colin Bourdiec – one of Britain’s foremost George Formby Impersonator – and ENSA performers.

Home Front Displays

1940’s allotment

Display from Northumberland Fusiliers Museum ( 1 day only)

Display from Northumberland Archives ( 1 day only)

ARP Warden Display

North East War Memorials Project

Display of US WW2 Weapons and Equipment

Axis forces re-enactors camp

Period Military and Civilian Vehicles

Railway Museum

Tea Room serving light refreshments

Great photo opportunities

Our gift shop will be open for presents and souvenirs

Miniature Railway will be running throughout the day

Train Tickets on sale below, pre-booking advisable as this is a very popular event.

Our online transactions are handled by HOPS (Heritage Operations Processing).