Step back in time and experience the music, fashion, stories and sense of community with our coach holidays to Nostalgic events. Visit some of the UK’s most popular heritage festivals and 1940’s celebrations including 1940’s weekends held in Haworth, Lytham and Grassington amongst other places.
At these events you will relive the past with authentic reenactments, live music, vintage vehicles and classic fashion. Whether you love history, heritage, classic Britain or are simply looking for a weekend away, then let us help you find the right Nostalgia trip for you.
Popular Nostalgic Events
Haworth 1940s Weekend
16th & 17th May 2026
Haworth 1940’s weekend is now hosted by The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, where you will find reenactments, live music, entertainment and vintage charm at various stations along the line. Take a journey back to the 1940’s with this living history experience filled with plenty of wartime spirit.
Lytham 1940s Weekend
15th & 16th August 2026
Lytham 1940s Festival Wartime Weekend is one of the North West’s most popular nostalgia events. Relive the 1940s wartime era with an impressive display of historic military vehicles, a replica Spitfire, living history displays, music, dance, entertainment, visitors dressed head-to-toe in 1940s fashion and much more.
Grassington 1940s Weekend
Date: 18th – 20th September 2026
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Grassington 1940s Weekend offers the perfect combination wartime nostalgia and wonderful scenery. Be taken back in time with the cobbled streets, vintage vehicles, markets, live music and entertainment.
Start Planning Your Nostalgic Coach Holiday
Various other heritage shows and nostalgia-inspired outings take place throughout the year. From classic steam railways and vintage fairs to themed weekends and you can find our range of nostalgic coach holidays on our website.
Browse available coach holidays today and book your journey back in time.