Pickering 1940s Weekend

03/06/2026

😉 Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail. 💪

01/06/2026

🤩 We are honoured to announce that the Queen will be gracing us with her presence at this year’s Pickering 1940s Weekend…

28/05/2026

The event plans are coming together nicely, and we’ll soon be sharing even more exciting updates — so watch this space!

And don’t worry, it’s perfectly fine to have “loose lips” this time… please do spread the word to your friends and family too!

25/05/2026

There's so much happening at The Kirk Theatre during Pickering 1940s Weekend in October - you'll have to forgive us for getting excited already.

We fully expect all the theatre's events that weekend to be a sell out, so do make sure you book them early if you don't want to be disappointed. Today, we thought we'd shine a light on the very fabulous Tom Carradine and his Wartime Songbook, featuring special guest Lili Redman.

Packed with rousing classics, fascinating history and plenty of laughs, this lively, high-energy sing-along revives the golden age of community music-making.

Make sure you check out the website - https://kirktheatre.co.uk/events/ - to get your tickets for this event, or for:
💛1944 – The D Day Landings – How it was planned
And
💛V for Victory – Johnny Victory

23/05/2026

🤩 Volunteers from Pickering outside the Memorial Hall where they ran a Food Kitchen during WW2.

🤩 In June 1943, H. R. H. the Princess Royal visited the Canteen in the Memorial Hall, home now to our Vintage Emporium.

📸 Thanks to Pickering Past and Present. The photographer and date taken are unknown.

15/05/2026

If you can’t wait until October why not visit the brand new attraction and their first 1940s celebration https://www.facebook.com/share/18n48wjhtw/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Darlington changed the world as a pioneer of the modern railway. Hopetown Darlington engages and inspires the innovators of the future by connecting them with Darlington’s pioneering railway heritage.

08/05/2026

🥰 A four-legged re-enactor from last year’s event keeping watch from Old Lass, our traction engine, on Smiddy Hill.

❤️ Have a great weekend everybody!

06/05/2026

🤩 Our flyers and posters are going to print!

❤️ Please SHARE to spread the word.

06/05/2026

Traders – Don’t Miss Out!

Why not join us for 3 fantastic days of trading at this fabulous event, with great footfall and a wonderful atmosphere throughout the weekend.

We have limited spaces available in the popular Vintage Emporium at the Memorial Hall – with all funds raised going directly to support the Memorial Hall.

✨ New for this year:

We’re delighted to offer a small number of outdoor trader pitches! These include both grass and hard standing areas.

👉 Please note: Outdoor traders will need to provide their own gazebos and equipment.

Spaces are limited and filling quickly, so if you’re interested, please get in touch via Messenger as soon as possible for further information.

30/04/2026

🦁 We’d like to THANK Ryedale Lions for donating towards running costs for our event this year…

❤️ Ryedale Lions work extremely hard all year round to raise money to benefit both our local community and individuals.

👏 Thank you for your support, Lions!