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East Lancashire Railway 1940s Weekend
Event
Address/Location
Bolton Street
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL9 0EY
Contact
Tel: 03333202830
All Aboard for the 1940s!
Take a steam train trip back in time to Britain’s finest hour at the award-winning East Lancashire Railway’s all-singing, all-dancing 1940s Weekend this Spring Bank Holiday.
Be sure to pack your dancing shoes and dust off your best polka dot dress, this award winning spectacular features live entertainment, music and dancing, vehicle exhibitions and historical displays, vintage stalls, battle re-enactments and much more.
What’s Included?
- Various 1940s themed events and re-enactments will take place at stations along the 12 mile line. Highlights include battle re-enactments, a working Spitfire, vintage stalls, live music, dance classes, tank displays, classic cars and more!
- Watch battle re-enactments
- Enjoy live music and dancing
- Check out military and classic vehicle displays
- Peruse fashion and memorabilia stalls
- Soak up the patriotic atmosphere
- Meet hundreds of dedicated re-enactors
- Look at historical displays
- Visit the different themed stations along the line from Camp Roanoke to Rossendorf
- Treat yourself to a traditional cream tea (and glass of fizz) in our opulent Observation Saloon*
The East Lancashire Railway is based in Bury, just 30 minutes from Manchester City Centre via Metrolink tram, with other manned stations at Heywood, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall. Visitors can purchase tickets and board trains at any of these stations. Save 10% and book tickets online here.
Opening Times
| Open (29 May 2021 - 31 May 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Monday | 09:00 | 16:00 |
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