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Carnforth 1940’s Weekend
Saturday, 28 June 2025 - Sunday, 29 June 2025
The Carnforth Heritage Centre celebrates the 80th anniversary of iconic film Brief Encounter, which was filmed at Carnforth station in 1945.
‘Brief Encounter’ is one of the all-time classic love story films, and starred Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, and was directed by David Lean.
The event, based in and around the centre at the railway station on Warton Road, is set to feature live music, jive classes, military vehicles, best dressed competitions children’s entertainment, a 1940s fairground, stalls, bar and much more.
- Live music
- Vintage cars and tractors
- Military vehicles
- Model railways
- Funfair
- Best dressed competitions
- Mr & Mrs Churchill impersonators
- Jive classes
- Vintage stalls
- Vintage catwalk
- 40s radio broadcast
- Miniature childrens’ rail ride
Further details are set to be unveiled in the coming weeks so keep an eye on the dedicated Facebook page for the latest.