Clipstone at War Returns for 2027 – Join Us for a Fantastic Weekend of Living History!

We’re delighted to announce that Clipstone at War is back on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2027, bringing another action-packed weekend of 1940s nostalgia, military history and family entertainment to the iconic Clipstone Headstocks in Nottinghamshire.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, vintage vehicle lover or simply looking for a brilliant day out with the family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What Can You Expect?

Military Vehicles & Historic Displays

See an impressive collection of restored military vehicles and equipment from the Second World War, all lovingly maintained by dedicated owners and enthusiasts.

Living History Camps

Take a walk through authentic military and civilian encampments where living historians recreate everyday wartime life. Chat with reenactors, discover fascinating stories and learn more about Britain’s wartime past.

Battle Reenactments

Experience exciting military displays and battle recreations throughout the weekend as history is brought to life before your eyes.

Live 1940s Entertainment

Enjoy a fantastic programme of live music and performances celebrating the sounds of the 1940s. Expect plenty of well-known wartime favourites to get you singing along.

Vintage Shopping

Browse a variety of stalls selling vintage clothing, collectables, memorabilia, gifts and handmade crafts.

Food & Refreshments

With a great selection of food vendors and refreshments available throughout the weekend, you can easily make a full day of your visit.

A Wonderful Venue

Set against the striking backdrop of the Historic Clipstone Headstocks, this unique venue provides the perfect setting for one of Nottinghamshire’s most popular wartime events. The headstocks themselves are an important part of the area’s mining heritage, making them an ideal location to celebrate another significant chapter of British history.

Save the Date

📅 Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July 2027

Bring your family, invite your friends and spend the weekend soaking up the atmosphere of the 1940s. From military history and vintage vehicles to live entertainment and great food, Clipstone at War offers a memorable day out for visitors of all ages.

More information, entertainment announcements and visitor details will be released nearer the event, so keep an eye on our updates.

We look forward to welcoming you to Clipstone at War 2027!

Kind regards,

Jayne Darling

I’m very pleased to be performing at the Great Central Railway 1940s Weekend on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026. This is one of the UK’s best-known wartime and vintage events, attracting visitors from across the country each year.

The Great Central Railway is the UK’s only double-track heritage railway, allowing visitors to experience steam trains passing each other exactly as they would have done during the golden age of rail travel. During the 1940s Weekend, the stations along the line are transformed with military displays, reenactors, vintage vehicles, live entertainment, traders and period costumes.

Across the weekend, I’ll be performing a selection of wartime songs, swing music and vintage favourites at both Loughborough Central Station and the Quorn Marquee.

Performance Times

Saturday 30th May 2026 – Loughborough Central Station
🎤 11.30am
🎤 1.30pm
🎤 2.30pm

Sunday 31st May 2026 – Quorn Marquee
🎤 10.30am
🎤 2.00pm
🎤 3.00pm

The event itself stretches across multiple stations including Loughborough, Quorn & Woodhouse, Rothley and Leicester North, with steam trains running throughout the weekend. Visitors can expect live music, dance displays, vintage shopping, military encampments, classic vehicles and plenty of opportunities to dress in 1940s style.

One of the things that makes this event stand out is the atmosphere created across the whole railway line. You might step off a steam train to find a brass band playing on the platform, dancers performing in the marquee or reenactors recreating scenes from wartime Britain. It’s a brilliant day out whether you’re interested in music, history, railways or vintage fashion.

I’m looking forward to being part of the entertainment across the weekend and singing alongside the sounds of the steam engines once again.

For more information about the event and tickets, visit:
Great Central Railway Official Website

To book Jayne Darling for vintage events, wartime weekends, festivals and private functions:

🌐 www.jaynedarling.co.uk
📩 jayne@jaynedarling.co.uk
☎️ 07795 342639

Alford 1940s Weekend – August 13th / 14th

This event was one of the best on the calendar in 2021and this year will be even better!  The event taking place in Alford, Lincolnshire on 13th and 14th August 2022 will feature:

• Vntage Traders
• Military Vehicles
• Period Vehicles
• BBMF Flypast (TBC)
• 40s Dancehall
• Live Entertainment
• Living History Displays
• Smoke and Mirrors Dancers
• Best in Show Awards
• Live entertainment

This year the Entertainment line up is:

• Eleanor Mattley
• The Lahdidahs trio
• Miss Lily Lovejoy
• Josh Wylie
• Jayne Darling
• Major Swing & Kitty

You can find out more about the event by following their facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/alford1940sweekend