Expect a spectacular weekend bursting with the sights, sounds, and spirit of the 1940s! From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept into a world of swinging music, vintage charm, and wartime nostalgia. Enjoy a dazzling line-up of live musical performances, meet wonderfully costumed characters, and discover a host of exciting events taking place at stations all along the line. Each stop offers its own unique slice of 1940s magic - so be sure to explore them all!
Travel couldn’t be easier - your adventure is completely flexible with our rover tickets, letting you hop on and off trains throughout the day. Even better, Annual Passes are valid during this fantastic weekend, as it’s a standard fare event.
For the best value, we recommend purchasing rover tickets in advance to receive a discount on your tickets. On-the-day prices are £38 per adult and £19 per child.
Prefer a shorter journey? Intermediate station tickets and simple return fares are also available to purchase on the day, either at the booking office or onboard the train.
And as the sun sets, the celebrations continue! Our ever-popular Saturday night platform dance returns to Minehead station - promising an evening of toe-tapping tunes, lively dancing, and vintage glamour under the stars. With multiple musical acts bringing the era to life, it’s the perfect way to end your day in true 1940s style. (Please note: a separate ticket is required for the dance.)
Don your finest vintage attire, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready for a weekend that truly captures the magic of the 1940s!
We have the option of a discounted two day ticket to visit for both days of the event! To purchase a ticket for two days, please select 'Book Now' on the Saturday date below. This will take you to a screen which will allow you to select the second day only, therefore you need to add the Sunday to your booking. Once selected, you will see a box that says 'return to basket'. Select this and you will see both days added. Please make sure you have the two correct days selected before heading to the check out.
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What is happening at our stations?
Please see the details below to find out what is happening at each of our stations along the line. More details will be added as we get closer to the event.
Crowcombe Heathfield
Crowcombe Station will be decorated, have the John Walker singers and displays of memorabilia.
They are also hoping to have a display of a small number of vintage cars and portering demonstrations.
Stogumber
Stogumber will have Blitz Time Sally and Chrystal Bliss singing again.
They are hoping to either have a wartime shop or air raid shelter in the waiting room and new for this year, a 'make do and mend' tent.
They will also have props, such as an unexploded bomb and a display of antique vehicles.
Washford
Last year, Washford turned their waiting room into a 40s tea room, with furniture and crockery of the era and 'tea ladies' dressed for the part. They are planning to repeat this again this year.
They also have plans to construct a field gun, barriers and an unexploded bomb at the wider end of the platform.
Dunster
Dunster will be covering the rural life aspect of the forties as they did last year.
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