Welcome back to the 1940s & Wartime Britain

Experience the life of the Second World War in the UK, as Avoncroft turns back the clock.

With displays showing life in the midlands during the Second World War there will be much to see - ranging from the Motorcycles and other Vehicle’s from the 1930s and 1940s and civilians of the time, reenactors will be bringing the site and buildings, including the Prefab, to life.

Avoncroft Museum will come to life over the weekend when many of the counties established re-enactment groups will setting up displays and providing interacting opportunities both in the buildings and around the comprehensive 19 acre site, including Worcestershire at War, Forever Forties Group, Living History UK, GI 44-45 Living History Group, Worcestershire Women’s Land Army and 6th Airbourne, 1940s French Troops fresh from Dunkirk.

Many individuals who will be bringing Vehicles from the 1930s and 40s including cars, motorbikes, jeeps and Lorries and even Amber the Ambulance will be attending all of which will recreate the atmosphere and events of World War Two in the United Kingdom.

It will tell the stories associated with the West Midlands during the 1939-45 period and will entertain visitors through immersive activities relating to the time.

Many of the buildings will be bought to life with displays and occupants, plus the chance for some Vintage Shopping in the Vintage Village and a Vintage Hair Stylist to get your Victory Rolls in place, plus vintage tunes and live entertainment by Vintage Class, Kitten Von Mew, Jo Thomas (George Formby) throughout the weekend. 

Free dance classes will take place throughout the day in the main Guesten Hall - to watch, or join in.