1940's Weekender

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Sleap Airfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE | Shrewsbury

1940's Weekender
Publisher/Host1940's Weekender
1940's Weekender
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Located on an original 40’s RAF station, steeped in History, with a 'Live Runway'!
A weekend full of 1940’s Nostalgia and Living History for all the family.

Our unique event will be bringing you;
✈️ Warbird ‘Fly-In’s
👗 Period Trade Stalls
🪖 Living History / Re-Enactment Groups
🚗 Military & Period Vehicles
💥 Battle Skirmish (Est 45mins per day)
🎺 40’s Artists & Entertainers
🚸 New Kids Entertainment Area
👀 Unique Pleasure Flight Experience 👀
Fly in the AVRO Anson

🎙️ 1940’s Big Band Dance (Sat Night Only)
https://dangeroussheep.com/event/1940s-big-band-dance/

Food Vendors – Licenced Bars – Ice Cream Van – Cream Teas and much more...

Weekend Camping – £40 a Pitch (until 31st Jan)
RV’s, Motorhomes, Leisure Vans & Tents
(Pitch prices £60 from 1st Feb)
Note: Valid Sat & Sun Day Tickets Must Be Purchased – Arrivals Accepted from midday Fri 15th All Guests Must Leave by 11am Monday
Free Car Parking – Disability Parking with Blue Badge – Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome

🎫 Advance Admission Prices - No Booking Fees🎫
🎁 Gift Vouchers Available. Please Ask🎁
👀 New V.I.P Entry - £50 p/p (Limited Availability) Inc. VIP Lanyard, Private Seating Area, Complimentary Drink on Arrival, Finger Buffet, 'Meet & Greet' Veterans and a Ride in a WW2 US Willys Jeep
Family (2+3) £37 / Family (2+2) £32
Adult £12 / Over 65s £6
Child (5-17yrs) £6 / Under 5yrs Free
Accompanying Carer Free* when purchasing a full paying ticket. Please see main website for t&c's
📄Event Application Forms📄
🪖 Living History / Re-Enactment Groups ⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/5sNwzw0zY5
🚗 Vehicle / Machinery Exhibitor ⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/GeJqEzedwZ
👗 Trade Stalls ⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/fDAZYXq4SN
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Sleap Airfield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE, United Kingdom

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