1940’s Weekender

Sleap Airfield, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury SY4 3HE

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

About 1940’s Weekender

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Join us for ‘THE 40’s EVENT’ that everyone is talking about… with a Live Runway!

 

Based on an original 1940’s Shropshire RAF station, Sleap Airfield, nr Shrewsbury.
A full weekend of 1940’s Living History for all the family.

 

Our unique event will be bringing you;

  • Warbird ‘Fly-In’s 
  • Period Trade Stalls 
  • Living History & Re-Enactment Groups (Inc. Axis)
  • Military & Period Vehicles 
  • Battle Skirmish (Est 45mins per day)
  • 40’s Period Entertainment 
  • New Kids Entertainment Area  
  • Unique Pleasure Flight Experience – Fly in the AVRO Anson Sat or Sun (Separate Booking / Payment Facility)

 

 

Food Vendors – Licenced Bars – Ice Cream Van – Cream Teas

 

Weekend Camping – Inc. RV’s, Motorhomes, Leisure Vans (VW) & Tents – !!! Early-Bird Pitch £40 in Total !!!

(Valid Sat & Sun Day Tickets Must Be Purchased – Arrivals Accepted from midday Friday 15th August – All Guests Must Leave by 11am Monday if staying)

Pitch Fees £60 from 1st Feb… so Be Quick

Ample Free Car Parking – Disability Parking with Blue Badge – Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome

 

Admission Prices – No Hidden Booking Fees

V.I.P £50 (Limited Availability) Inc. VIP Lanyard, Private Seating Area, Complimentary Drink on Arrival, Finger Buffet, ‘Meet & Greet’ Veterans and a Ride in a WW2 US Willys Jeep

Family (2+3) – £37 / Family (2+2) – £32

Adults – £12 / Over 65s – £6

Child (5-17yrs) – £6 / Under 5yrs – Free

Accompanying Carer* – Free when purchasing a full paying ticket.

 

Event Application Forms

Please find below simple online links to complete and return your application forms. Once we are in receipt, one of the team will make contact with you.

Re-Enactment / Living History Groups    https://forms.office.com/r/5sNwzw0zY5
Vehicle / Machinery Exhibitor                     https://forms.office.com/r/GeJqEzedwZ
Trade Stalls                                                          https://forms.office.com/r/fDAZYXq4SN

Any questions, please call us 0330 229 5383 or email: info@1940sweekender.com

 

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How to get to the venue

Shrewsbury - head North on A528. Take right onto B5476 Harmer Hill. Airfield signposted on your left (Journey est.10 miles) Oswestry - Take A5 to Queens Head, take A528 Turn left to Alderton. Take right onto B5476. (Journey est.20miles) Telford - Take M54 / A5 Turn left A49. Turn right onto A528. Take right onto B5476 Harmer Hill. Airfield signposted on your left (Journey est.22miles)

Venue Address:
Sleap Airfield, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury SY4 3HE

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. Parking is Free
Can I bring my drone?
There will be no drone flying. Sleap FRZ 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 showground?
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.
I'd like to bring someone with poor mobility / disability issues, can you cater for them?
Absolutely. You MUST advise at the point of booking that you require 'Special Assistance' Parking where you will directed into a closer position. We're sorry but if this is not done at the point of booking you will be requested to park in standard customer parking, which may be some distance from the actual event.
Are there any mobile phone charging point services on site?
Yes. A clearly signposted secure mobile phone charging facility will be available at agreed published tariffs. Cash or card payments accepted.
Our children get bored so quickly, is there much for them to do?
We doubt they’ll get bored here, as we have so many great military items to see and don’t forget this is a ‘live’ airfield so expect planes flying in. We will also have a separate kids entertainment area to keep children of all ages entertained, with army games, and interactive displays to enjoy.
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 Monday by 11am if you wish.
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.
You have FREE tickets for Carers, What are the terms and conditions?
One Free Carer with one full priced Adult or Child for visitors who need Additional Support. Proof must be emailed prior to arrival. Proof includes PIP, DLA, Carer’s Passport, Carer’s ID or MAX Card. Please Note: Blue Badges cannot be used as proof.

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