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Step into the spirit of the 1940s with this immersive heritage event. Enjoy steam train rides, live wartime music, vintage stalls, military vehicle displays, and costumed re-enactments across the scenic Keighley & Worth Valley Railway line.

Stations from Keighley to Oxenhope—including Haworth and Oakworth—transform into nostalgic hubs of entertainment, history, and community.

Tickets include unlimited train travel. Dressing in 1940s attire is encouraged!

More info and updates: KWVR 1940s Weekend.

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1940s Weekend

Type:Railway Event

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ

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Season (16 May 2026 - 17 May 2026)

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