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Kirkby Stephen in the 1940s Weekend 2026

Step back into the 1940s at the Kirkby Stephen in the 1940s Weekend.

Event Date

11 July 2026

This event occurs daily from
11 Jul 2026 to 12 Jul 2026

£ Free entry

Description

This is the fifth Kirkby Stephen in the 1940s weekend in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Trust (North Lancashire and Cumbria Branch) and there are exhibit sites in the Market Square.
We will be running steam train services each day from 10:30am to 4pm (subject to locomotive availability.)

Admission is FREE but charges for train rides (tickets to be purchased from our shop on site no pre-booking required) and donations welcome.

Exhibit and programme (provisional subject to change):

Stainmore Railway Company - rear car park, main platform and adjacent field (field area is unsuitable for wheelchairs)
- Military vehicles from the 1940s era with demonstrations of military life, first aid and much more
- Harri Dean live music from the 1940s
- Home Front Life exhibition
- Special Operations Executive display
- History of 1940s life in Upper Eden Valley
- Military goat carts - Raynebow Flock
- Wartime District Nurse
- Kirkby Stephen Market Square
  - Vehicle displays rotating during the day (Saturday)
Saturday Military Vehicle Road Run
- 15:30 start from Stainmore Railway Company to Winton village and back
Kirkby Stephen Town Centre businesses will be entering into the 1940s spirit with their own interpretations
Train Rides both days from 10:30am to 4pm at Stainmore Railway Company

Catering is provided in our 1930s Gresley Buffet Car from 10am to 4pm each day. Menu includes hot and cold drinks, bacon rolls (until midday subject to availability), toasties, soup, muffins and scones. Discount for re-enactors.

Stainmore Railway Company Shop is well stocked with a wide range of items including jigsaws, military vehicle model kits, books, children's items and Bachman model railway items in addition to local jams and preserves.