Back to the 40s: Eden Camp says all tickets must now be booked in advance due to high demand

The immersive weekend, from Saturday October 12 to Sunday October 13, promises to transport visitors back to the wartime era with a packed schedule of entertainment, immersive experiences, and educational opportunities that celebrate the spirit and fashion of the 1940s.

The weekend will also offer a taste of the drama and intensity of World War II operations in action.

Latest activities confirmed for the weekend include:

- line-up of 1940s tribute acts including The Bluebirds, Hep to the Jive, Karen Colin, Don Gentile, Lancashire Belle, Kyle Evans as George Formby and Claire Louise

- Yorkshire Bus Bar serving a selection of local beer and spirits

- York Vintage Dance Group, the community dance group will be giving demonstrations and encouraging visitors to have a go

- Gun Firing Demonstration – a unique chance to see historic guns used in both WW1 and WW2, as well as experiencing what life would have been like on the frontline

- Winston Churchill Addresses the nation – lookalike Dereck Herbert delivers Winston Churchill’s famous Battle of Britain and Victory in Europe speeches

These latest announcements join an already busy schedule of events, which will see RAF Bomber Command briefings; dancing and live music by Lancashire Belle and Karen Colin; and a 1940s Tea Dance on Saturday October 12 (6pm to 10.30pm), featuring The Bluebird Belles and Hep To The Jive.

Paula Peace, Managing Director of Eden Camp said, "We’ve been blown away by the response - ticket sales have been phenomenal.

"This event is about celebrating the spirit and resilience of the wartime generation, and it’s a great chance to engage with reenactors, take part in themed activities, and truly live the era, from vintage glamour to wartime spirit.”

Visit edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/back-to-the-1940s/ to book discounted tickets for Back to the 1940s.