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Saturday - Sunday,
9th - 10th May 2026
Temple At War Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Braintree CM77 8PD – 10-11 May 2025
Temple at War burst onto the reenactment scene in 2015 and has not looked back since, determined to provide the best vehicle and re-enactment event in Essex. The showground is unique including a backdrop of accessible historic buildings. Join us in 2025 as we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Over 140 vehicle and enactment groups. Traders Market, Quality Food Outlets, Themed WW2 Battle, BBMF flypast, and celebrity guest. Serving military personnel and Veterans free entry (Relevant ID required). Online applications and booking details www.essexmilitaryshows.co.uk
Nicola Caton 07907 5943047
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Saturday - Sunday,
9th - 10th May 2026
1940s Melton Mowbray Town Park Estates Melton Mowbray LE131GH.The event has become a popular, annual attraction to the Melton Mowbray summer events calendar and it attracts the crowds every year with free entry to all and definitely not one to be missed. Live 1940s music and singers. Vintage Military and Civilian Vehicles. Allied and Axis re-enactment groups on display. Living history groups. Fashion show in St Marys Church. Collectibles, vintage clothing and militaria, Vintage Fairground. Ride on steam train. And much much more. A Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypasts (awaiting confirmation).
07719 878909
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Saturday - Sunday,
15th - 16th August 2026
1940’s Weekender ‘1940s Weekender’ returns for our 4th annual event at ex-40s RAF station Sleap Airfield, nr Shrewsbury SY4 3HE. 40’s nostalgia for all the family to enjoy. Aviation Museum, Warbird ‘Fly-In’s, Event Arena, Big Marquee with Seating, Model Aircraft, Trade Stalls, Food Stalls, Living History & Re-Enactment Groups, Military / Period Vehicles, Battle Skirmish (Allies vs Germans). Lots of 40’s Artists, Kids Fun Area inc. Punch & Judy. Pre-booked Camping available from Friday. Its back Sat night only, our sell out 1940s Big Band Dance (separate tickets apply).
0330 229 5883 (Local Rate)
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Friday - Sunday,
4th - 6th September 2026
The Victory Show The Victory Show, the Country’s largest WWII weekend takes place at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire. Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG The Victory Show offers something for everybody young and old. Come along and see the sights of WWII, including re-enactment battles, extensive air displays with Wartime aircraft, living history societies, model aircraft, large trader area and so much more.
07711 430472
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