1940s Weekender – Shobdon Airfield

Shobdon Airfield, Shobdon, Leominster HR6 9NR

6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026

About 1940s Weekender – Shobdon Airfield

Join us for a weekend packed full of 40’s Living History & Nostalgia
1940s Weekender & AirFest* come together !
🐣Early Bird Entry Offers on Sale NOW🐣

 

Based on an original 1940’s RAF station, Shobdon Airfield, nr Leominster. HR6 9NR

Initially a British Army camp used as a reception point for Dunkirk evacuees in 1940, the site was later developed into an airfield, with runways constructed in 1943. The airfield provided critical training for airborne operations, including the invasion of Sicily, the D-Day landings in Normandy, and the Battle of Arnhem.

 

Our unique event will bring you;

  • Living History & Re-Enactment Groups (Inc German / AXIS – If offended DO NOT BUY A TICKET)
  • Warbird ‘Fly-In’s
  • BBMF Flypast (Tbc March) 
  • AirFest – Lots of Varying Aircraft (Sunday only*)
  • 40s Entertainment Inc. The Ronnies  
  • Various Trade Stalls 
  • Military & Classic Vehicle Displays
  • Fire Power Demonstration
  • Food Vendors
  • Reasonable Mobile Bar (Cash / Card Accepted)
🐣Early Bird Entry Offers on Sale NOW🐣

Family (2 Adults/ Up to 3 Children) £40 (Normal £50)

Adult £12 (Normal £15)

Children (5-15yrs) £8 (Normal £10)

Under 5’s FREE

Weekend Camping (Fri-Sun) £40 (Normal £50)

 

Saturday Night Only – 🐣 EARLY BIRD Entry on Sale Now!🐣

Love the Big Band Sound like us, then let’s step back in time and let the music move you!!!

Join us for our famous, 1940s Big Band Dance with one of the UK’s premier vintage swing orchestras, https://www.ashbybigband.com/ renowned for their impeccable renditions of Glenn Miller classics and other big band legends.

For all information click here, but be quick. this will SELL OUT – https://dangeroussheep.com/event/1940s-big-band-dance-shobdon-airfield/

 

Why not start your weekend in style and join us from Friday 5th June from 2pm…

Limited Camping will be available on a first come basis, so don’t hang around. We welcome Caravans, Motorhomes, Leisure Vans and Tents.

Toilets, Elsen Points and Waste Bins will be provided. All generators must be switched off at 10pm prompt.

🐣Early Bird Weekend Camping (Fri-Sun) £40 (Normal £50)

 

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How to get to the venue

Venue Address:
Shobdon Airfield, Shobdon, Leominster HR6 9NR

What times are you running the 1940's Weekender event?
Gates open to the public at 10:00am and close at 5:00pm on both days
Is there ample parking facilities? and is there any hidden charges?
Yes, a large parking area will be available. A local Tractor Club will help deliver you to the event area.
Can I bring my drone?
There will be no drone flying. Shobdon is active 24/7 and personal drones will not be able to operate due to the GPS programming with the proximity to an airfield. Any drones flying will involve the local police drone unit.
Can we bring a picnic?
Yes, not a problem. However no alcohol can be brought or consumed on any area of the event arena areas. Security will be there for your safety and performing bag searches. Any 3rd party alchohol if found will be confiscated and NOT returned.
Is smoking allowed around the event?
We request you respect the venue and there will be clearly displayed smoking zones for you to use. Please be respectful
Can dogs attend this event?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and we appreciate some animals may need to be muzzled. Your dogs must be kept on a lead no longer than 2 metres. We respect that you tidy up after your animal.
Do you have Blue Badge / Disability parking ?
There will be a designated area close to the event location, that will be made available on a first come basis. Once full our Parking Staff will do their best to get you close. You must have Blue Badges present on your dashboard at the point on entry.
Our children get bored so quickly, is there much for them to do?
We are a Family Friendly Event, and we have a range of activities for children to get involved with, watch and enjoy. There will be Competitions, Event Displays, planes flying in/out to keep children entertained.
Do members of the public wear period clothes to attend?
For sure! Feel free to get into the spirit and wear something 1940’s, there will be lots of people promenading in many styles of 40's dress, both military and civilian.
Is there camping, motorhome and caravan facilities onsite to stay?
Yes. Great news is, you can arrive from Friday mid-day and leave Sunday after the event. Prices quoted is per pitch. Waste bins, Elsan point and Toilets will located close by.
Does a Saturday Day Ticket allow me entry to your 1940's Big Band Dance too?
No. The 1940's Big Band Dance is a separate ticket entry only event being held for limited amount of customers on Saturday evening. Please note, No children under 12yrs of age are allowed entry.

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