Steam Back to the Forties
We’ll meet again… on September 19 and 20!
Our famous Forties weekend is back! Swing back in time for a weekend of all day live music, stunning classic vehicles, vintage trade stands, historical displays, and wartime fashions at all three of our stations, all accompanied by a frequent steam service.
Visitors are encouraged to join in the fun and dress in suitable period clothing – either civilian or allied uniforms.
It is not permitted to wear German military uniforms or those of other Axis nations – visitors dressed in such uniforms will be refused entry.
2026 Advance Tickets
Book before 13 September and enjoy a 15% discount on on Adult, Child & Family tickets!
After this date general admission tickets will still be available for purchase online or by phone, or on the day (subject to availability).
Advance booking is strongly recommended – tickets for Saturday sold out in both 2024 and 2025.
Fares
Get involved with everything and enjoy unlimited hop on hop off travel with event tickets, or simply experience the displays, music and trade stands at Holt with a Holt Exhibition ticket.
Displays & Music
Journey back in time as each of our stations are taken over by period displays, with some also giving live demonstrations and talks throughout the weekend.
Discover Home Front displays including Wartime Policing and Firefighting, Make Do & Mend, try some authentic 40s food with Cooking on Rations, learn about the Land Army and more, all alongside different military camps and classic vehicles.
You can even hop off at Weybourne and take a vintage dance class – whether you want to sharpen up your moves or are a complete novice, all are very welcome to join in!
Those looking to show off their dance moves will be able to enjoy two full days of live music and a brand new dancefloor at Holt.
Plus, don’t forget to browse the trade stands at Holt for vintage gems or tasty treats throughout the weekend.
Timetable & Parking
Vintage buses will also be available for you to travel on for free throughout the weekend, conducting a circular route between Holt and Sheringham Stations.
Bus services will start at 9.30am at both stations, and finish at approximately 5pm (also at both stations).
Please note that Bodham Park and Ride will have a separate bus service – this will do a circular route between the P&R and Holt Station.
A variety of parking options will be available for this year’s Steam Back to the Forties, including the following:
- Sheringham Golf Club Park & Walk, NR26 8HG
- Bodham Playing Field Park & Ride, NR25 6QG
- Gresham’s School Park & Walk, NR25 6EY – (Sunday Only)
- Sheringham Town’s Carnival Committee also provide 2 Park & Ride sites – Cookies’ Field Park & Ride, NR27 9NG (Saturday) and Beeston Common Park & Ride, NR26 8EU (Sunday)
Full timings will be confirmed by September 5.
Usual station parking at Holt and Weybourne will be closed for event activities. The NNDC car park next to Sheringham Station will remain open but is likely to fill up early in the day.
Temporary Car Parks will be sign posted from A148.
Limited Blue Badge parking will be available on the Exhibition Field at Holt.
Alternatively you can travel by public transport, either by rail via Greater Anglia services or by bus with Sanders Coaches.
The locomotives, carriages and attractions listed are scheduled to operate at this event, but please understand with vehicles of this age, unforeseen repairs or maintenance may be required in which case alternative heritage trains may be substituted.
Please note: to allow visitors to experience the variety of trains in action, tickets for this event are Day Rover Tickets – tickets for single journeys, or part-line returns are not available either in advance or on the day.
Operational or other considerations may make it necessary to alter, amend or cancel train services and other activities. The North Norfolk Railway cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
