Events

In 10 months

Rails to Victory

Tamworth, East Midlands

Public event

Step back in time where steam, swing & the spirit of the 1940s come alive for one unforgettable weekend! Join us for a celebration to capture all the most positive aspects of this unique period in our nation’s history. Dress up in your best period attire and join in with this celebration of vintage years gone by!

In 10 months

Yorkshire Wartime Experience

Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

Public event

Held in over 30 acres of land just north of Doncaster, with easy access to the A19, M18 and M62. Yorkshire Wartime provides an opportunity for us to begin to understand what it was like to live through and serve in the wars and conflicts of the 20th century. Visitors can witness battles re-enacted in meticulous detail by respected living history groups, walk amongst "British Tommie's" of the First World War, "GI Joe's" from the beaches of Normandy, the Women's Land Army of the Second World War to more recent conflicts. There will also be some of the largest and rarest military vehicles both on static display, and during the daily vehicle parades.

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Battle of Evesham

Evesham, West Midlands

Public event

Travel back to 1265 with re-enactments groups from all over the country who will entertain you with various demonstrations of medieval living. Visitors are invited to step back in time to the 13th Century when the Battle of Evesham is re-enacted on 7 & 8 August 2027. The free* to enter event, takes place in the Heart of Evesham, featuring a medieval festival and camp with life-demonstrations of cookery, weapons and medicine, plus the main battle re-enactment. Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to attend, to experience life in the 13th century and witness a battle which was instrumental in leading to the democracy we know today.

In 11 months

Murton Park History Festival

York, Yorkshire and the Humber

Public event

After the success of the 2026 History Festival at Murton Park, it will return in 2027 on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August. It will offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a vibrant showcase of history, culture, and heritage and will bring history to life through interactive exhibits, reenactments, and engaging activities. Attendees can wander through reconstructed historical settings, from a Viking village to a Roman fort, and witness skilled reenactors demonstrating traditional crafts and daily life from various time periods.

In 11 months

Lytham 1940s Weekend

Lytham St Annes, North West England

Public event

Lytham re lives the 1940s wartime era with a weekend of forties singing, dancing, weapons displays, historic vehicles, military charities and vintage traders. The entertainment marquee situated on Lytham Green has two days of free entertainment from 10am to 5pm each day. There will also be military vehicles, music and dance on the Mussel Tanks adjacent to the Promenade with a resident forties DJ, plus dancing in Clifton Square too.

In 11 months

Military Odyssey

Maidstone, South East England

Public event

Military Odyssey is a large-scale living history event that brings together reenactments, military displays, and demonstrations from different eras, offering an immersive journey through history for all ages. The largest event of its kind in Europe — a unique experience for history enthusiasts and families alike.