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Carnforth 1940’s Weekend

Saturday, 28 June - Sunday, 29 June
Carnforth 1940s Weekend – 28 & 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.

Details

Start:
Saturday, 28 June
End:
Sunday, 29 June
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Venue

Carnforth Heritage Centre
Carnforth Station
Carnforth, LA5 9TR
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Phone
01524 735165
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