Welcome to the Wartime Village Home Page
The Wartime Village event was started officially in 2017 after a small Burma display by 'The Road To Mandalay Living History Group to commemorate VJ day in August 2016.
The aim of the event is to continue to raise much needed funds for The Village - Church Farm Museum in Skegness.
It's hard to believe that here we are 8 years on from our very first event.
The Wartime Village event is organised and run by reenactors - FOR Reenactors and NOT by a corporate or private events company making profits for themselves.
Every penny raised from this event goes to keeping the museum open and the lights on so that the museum can welcome visitors to Skegness throughout the year.
Over the years we have raised approximately 22-25 Thousand Pound for the museum from our small friendly event.
This is the biggest fundraiser I put on for the museum and none of it could be done without the fantastic re-enactment groups I proudly call - FRIENDS.
Thank you to all reenactors who have taken the time to display at the event over the years;
Thank you to all the sponsors who have helped us with funding some of our expenses:
Thank you to our amazing regular vintage vocalists Becky Jayne and Rachel Bea for singing your hearts out and entertaining our visitors each year:
But most of all - THANK YOU to all of the visitors who have come along in support of the event.
I truly hope you have enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you return with your friends and family in future years.
The Wartime Village event was started officially in 2017 after a small Burma display by 'The Road To Mandalay Living History Group to commemorate VJ day in August 2016.
The aim of the event is to continue to raise much needed funds for The Village - Church Farm Museum in Skegness.
It's hard to believe that here we are 8 years on from our very first event.
The Wartime Village event is organised and run by reenactors - FOR Reenactors and NOT by a corporate or private events company making profits for themselves.
Every penny raised from this event goes to keeping the museum open and the lights on so that the museum can welcome visitors to Skegness throughout the year.
Over the years we have raised approximately 22-25 Thousand Pound for the museum from our small friendly event.
This is the biggest fundraiser I put on for the museum and none of it could be done without the fantastic re-enactment groups I proudly call - FRIENDS.
Thank you to all reenactors who have taken the time to display at the event over the years;
Thank you to all the sponsors who have helped us with funding some of our expenses:
Thank you to our amazing regular vintage vocalists Becky Jayne and Rachel Bea for singing your hearts out and entertaining our visitors each year:
But most of all - THANK YOU to all of the visitors who have come along in support of the event.
I truly hope you have enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you return with your friends and family in future years.
Next event
17th - 18th May 2025
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Here you will be able to keep up to date with new announcements and event information as they become available.
The Village is a Victorian farm museum, within the seaside town of Skegness in Lincolnshire.
Once a year we take a historical step back in time, where visitors can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of life during World War 2.
With some of the finest living history groups in the UK, visitors can find out about the life of British and Commonwealth soldiers in Europe, North Africa and Burma;
Take a trip in a time machine as you enter the sites original Victorian farmhouse, keeping the home fires burning until our soldiers come home to their loved ones in good old Blighty.
Know your enemy! You can also get to grips with the German army, see their uniforms and equipment from the deserts of North Africa through to the final defense and fall of Berlin.
The Wartime Village is about bringing alive the history of World War 2 and educating the public in a period setting within the museum grounds.
Once a year we take a historical step back in time, where visitors can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of life during World War 2.
With some of the finest living history groups in the UK, visitors can find out about the life of British and Commonwealth soldiers in Europe, North Africa and Burma;
Take a trip in a time machine as you enter the sites original Victorian farmhouse, keeping the home fires burning until our soldiers come home to their loved ones in good old Blighty.
Know your enemy! You can also get to grips with the German army, see their uniforms and equipment from the deserts of North Africa through to the final defense and fall of Berlin.
The Wartime Village is about bringing alive the history of World War 2 and educating the public in a period setting within the museum grounds.
Entry
£5 Adults £5
Children (5+) £3
Families (2 Adults & 2 Children) £13 additional tickets at standard prices
Reenactors \ Promenaders - MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF AND SHOW your PLI \ AFRA card on entry if carrying weapons.
£5 Adults £5
Children (5+) £3
Families (2 Adults & 2 Children) £13 additional tickets at standard prices
Reenactors \ Promenaders - MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF AND SHOW your PLI \ AFRA card on entry if carrying weapons.
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The photographs on this site are linked to various sites and pages relating to the groups and sponsors of the event.
Please click on the photographs to visit the respective pages.
Event Details
Updated event information
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Event Bookings
Forms and information for re-enactment display groups and stalls
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The Village Museum
Find out more about Skegness' hidden gem.
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Kirks Quality Foods
The Village would like to express our extreme gratitude to Andrew Kirk and all the staff at Kirks butchers for their support of the Wartime Village event for the past 3 years. Please visit their facebook page to view some of their fantastic range of foods. |
Bed & Breakfast
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T E S T I M O N I A L S
Happy People
What a great event at The Village - Church Farm Museum- a HUGE WELL done to the whole team.
Lovely to see our new Mayor Adrian Findlay and Mayoress Sarah Staples there supporting this hidden gem in the middle of Skegness.
This marvellous 1940's event is just one of many they host during the year.
Please like and follow their page so you keep up-to-date with all of the events .... Sally Hurst (Facebook 2024)
Lovely to see our new Mayor Adrian Findlay and Mayoress Sarah Staples there supporting this hidden gem in the middle of Skegness.
This marvellous 1940's event is just one of many they host during the year.
Please like and follow their page so you keep up-to-date with all of the events .... Sally Hurst (Facebook 2024)
Awesome little event it was great to see everyone mixing together really looking forward to it next year.... Niel Ashman 
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Niel Ashman
Absolutely brilliant event. We do events all over the UK but this is one of our favourites by far. Small...yes.....well set up and run...oh yes! A cracking weekend for our group and more importantly a great weekend for the public!!!!!
Jay Warden
AX-AL are certainly looking forward to returning again this year, great event, the staff are very hospitable and re-enactors and public alike are well looked after, well worth a visit
Peter Wood
Peter Wood
Came to this event last year and was a lovely relaxing day. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. Been going to Skegness with my family since I was born and we never knew you were there but is definitely worth another visit whether for the 40s event or any other time of year. The house is amazing and a great way to teach children about history. Hope to see you sometime this year.
😊Alison Keeling
😊Alison Keeling
