Departing Suffolk & Essex - Step back in time to the days of the blitz, rationing and utility clothing.
Book NowOver the years this event has attracted more and more visitors and more and more exhibitors. It is widely felt to be one of the best events of its type in the country. People who attended last year were booking accommodation before they left as they enjoyed it so much!
Come in uniform or 1940s civilian dress to add to the atmosphere. Don't forget your gas mask and ration books!
Hear.... The singing of American Tan & Timescape, air raids, the Sheringham Salvation Army Band, Nostalgia Unlimited and gramophone music.
Taste.... Wartime rations, tea, together with spam sandwiches, from the NAAFI at Weybourne. A Cup of Char' and a Wad' from the Institute tea rooms at Holt.
See.... Jitterbug dancers, re-enactment groups, a collection of 1940s vehicles and veteran and vintage bicycles.
Feel.... The excitement, fear, hope and bravery of the Blitz.
Smell.... The golden age of steam.
Approximate Timings
1100 Arrive
1600 Depart
Image courtesy of Leigh Caudwell/NNR.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Bury St.Edmunds, Tesco | Bury St Edmunds, Tesco Bus Stop, Compiegne Way |
Capel St Mary (North) | Capel St Mary White Horse Public House Setdown Point:Capel St Mary National Exp StopSouth |
Claydon Crown | Claydon Crown Public House Lay By |
Colchester North Rail Stn | Colchester North Rail Station |
Copdock - Tescos | Copdock Mill, Tesco Superstore Front Exit Bus Stop |
East Bergholt Bus Lay By | East Bergholt Bus Lay By @ Junction B1070/A12 |
Felixstowe Gt Eastern Sq | Felixstowe Great Eastern Square |
Felixstowe-Premier Inn | Felixstowe Bus Stop opp Premier Inn, Garrison Ln |
Ipswich (Norwich Rd) | Norwich Road Bridge, Ipswich |
Ipswich Railway Station | Ipswich Railway Station, Burrell Road, IP2 8AL |
Ipswich, West End Rd | Ipswich,West End Road Car Park |
Stowmarket Railway Stn | Stowmarket Railway Station |
Trimley St Martin (PH) | Trimley St Martin - Opp Hand in Hand Public House, IP11 0RL |
Trimley St Martin (Reeve) | Trimley St Martin, Reeve Lodge, |
Trimley St Mary (Sprites) | Trimley St Mary, Opp Sprites Hall Lane, |
Trimley St Mary Bus Stop | Trimley St Mary, Bus Stop, Nr Station Road, |
Walton - Half Moon | Walton, Half Moon Public House,IP11 9QL |
From Price | Book Now | Call Back | Telephone | Favourites | |
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20 Sep 2025 | £39.00 | | | | |
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21 Sep 2025 | £39.00 | | | | |
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