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Saturday Night Party
1940s weekend
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Next: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Runs until Sunday, 2 August 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:00 - 16:30
- Venue
- Acton Scott Heritage Farm, Church Stretton, SY6 6QN
- Price
- £16 adults/ £8 children (age 6-16), under 6s free
Join us for a weekend of nostalgia at Acton Scott Heritage Farm as we recreate the sights, sounds, fashions, and spirit of the 1940s.
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Set in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, our Victorian working farm will be transformed into a living snapshot of wartime Britain, bringing the Home Front to life with living history, vintage entertainment, military vehicles, and wartime farming demonstrations.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, vintage lover, or looking for a unique family day out in Shropshire, our 1940s Weekend promises nostalgia, entertainment, and hands-on heritage for all ages.
Event Details
Dates: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Last Entry: 3:00pm
What to Expect
We’re still finalising the full programme, but here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:
Living History Groups
Live 1940s Music
Vintage Hair Styling
Period Entertainment from Lady Lindy Sings, Bertie Blighty, Lissie Allsopp and Aidan Cooney
Wartime Farm Demonstrations
Military & Vintage Vehicles
Home Front Displays
Meet the Reenactors
Photo Opportunities with Vintage Vehicles
Land Army Demonstrations
Children’s Wartime Trail
Vintage Market Stalls
1940s Tea Room & Themed Refreshments
Food & Bar
Family Activities
Dig for Victory-themed farm activities
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, vintage lover, or looking for a unique family day out in Shropshire, our 1940s Weekend promises nostalgia, entertainment, and hands-on heritage for all ages.
Event Details
Dates: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Last Entry: 3:00pm
What to Expect
We’re still finalising the full programme, but here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:
Living History Groups
Live 1940s Music
Vintage Hair Styling
Period Entertainment from Lady Lindy Sings, Bertie Blighty, Lissie Allsopp and Aidan Cooney
Wartime Farm Demonstrations
Military & Vintage Vehicles
Home Front Displays
Meet the Reenactors
Photo Opportunities with Vintage Vehicles
Land Army Demonstrations
Children’s Wartime Trail
Vintage Market Stalls
1940s Tea Room & Themed Refreshments
Food & Bar
Family Activities
Dig for Victory-themed farm activities
Venue
Acton Scott Heritage Farm
Acton Scott
Church Stretton
SY6 6QN
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 16:30 on the following dates.
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