On the Home Front 1940s Weekend
Upcoming VerifiedStep back in time as Avoncroft Museum turns the clock back to the 1940s for one of the Midlands’ most popular living history weekends.
Across our 19-acre site, visitors can immerse themselves in wartime Britain with authentic military and civilian re-enactments, historic vehicles, live entertainment, vintage shopping, family activities and displays that bring both the Home Front and Frontline vividly to life.
Across our 19-acre site, visitors can immerse themselves in wartime Britain with authentic military and civilian re-enactments, historic vehicles, live entertainment, vintage shopping, family activities and displays that bring both the Home Front and Frontline vividly to life.
Event Info
- Dates
- 3–4 October 2026
- Time
- 10:00am – 4:00pm daily
- Location
- Avoncroft Museum, B60 4JR
- Region
- West Midlands
- Price
- From £6.00
- Event Size
- Medium
- Parking
- Free parking on site for visitors
Location
5-Day Forecast for This Location
Tue
20° 14°
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Wed
17° 11°
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Thu
18° 11°
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Fri
19° 9°
19° 9°
Sat
20° 13°
20° 13°
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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