Ironbridge WWII Weekend
Upcoming VerifiedThis community-led charity fundraising event takes place in the historic Ironbridge Gorge during the last bank holiday weekend in May. Set against a dramatic and authentic backdrop, it brings history to life by recreating experiences from the Second World War on both the Home Front and in occupied Europe.
Visitors can explore a lively re-enactment environment featuring civilian life, military displays and camps, with Allied and Axis re-enactors portraying the realities of wartime Britain and Europe. The event aims to educate, commemorate and engage audiences of all ages, offering a respectful and immersive insight into this important period of history.
Visitors can explore a lively re-enactment environment featuring civilian life, military displays and camps, with Allied and Axis re-enactors portraying the realities of wartime Britain and Europe. The event aims to educate, commemorate and engage audiences of all ages, offering a respectful and immersive insight into this important period of history.
Event Info
- Dates
- 29–30 May 2027
- Time
- 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
- Location
- Dale End Park, TF8 7EG
- Region
- West Midlands
- Price
- Free
- Ticket Purchase
- Not Specified
- Refreshments
- Not Specified
- Event Size
- Medium
- Parking
- Park and Ride service at Jiggers Bank (TF4 3XH), which offers free parking and a low-cost hop-on, hop-off bus into the event
Location
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Attending This Event
Coming soon — see which reenactment groups, living history societies, and performers (entertainers, singers, and more) are confirmed to attend, added directly by the groups themselves. Here's an example of what that will look like once the feature is live:
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Sample Reenactment Group
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