Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September 2023
Updated 21/09/2023
We are proud to host the inaugral Kirkby Stephen in the 1940s weekend in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Trust (North West Branch).
We will be running train services each day from 10:30 am - 4pm (diesel Saturday and Steam Sunday (subject to locomotive availability)
Admission is FREE but charges for train rides (tickets to be purchased from our shop on site no pre-booking required) and donations welcome.
Parking on site is prioritorised for blue badge holders and there is a FREE park and ride scheme from the Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart CA17 4QL using Cumbria Classic Coaches. There is also a FREE bus service between Brough and Kirkby Stephen. BUS TIMETABLE
Due to engineering work there is rail replacement bus service between Settle and Appleby this weekend - passengers will be dropped off in Kirkby Stephen town centre.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on short leads and can travel on the buses and train services but please be aware we have stations cats at KSE.
Please see our accesibility page for more information for people with additional needs.
Exhibit and programme:
Stainmore Railway Company Shop is well stocked with a wide range of items including jigsaws, military vehicle model kits, books, children's items and Bachman model railway items in addition to local jams and preserves.
Updated 21/09/2023
We are proud to host the inaugral Kirkby Stephen in the 1940s weekend in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Trust (North West Branch).
We will be running train services each day from 10:30 am - 4pm (diesel Saturday and Steam Sunday (subject to locomotive availability)
Admission is FREE but charges for train rides (tickets to be purchased from our shop on site no pre-booking required) and donations welcome.
Parking on site is prioritorised for blue badge holders and there is a FREE park and ride scheme from the Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart CA17 4QL using Cumbria Classic Coaches. There is also a FREE bus service between Brough and Kirkby Stephen. BUS TIMETABLE
Due to engineering work there is rail replacement bus service between Settle and Appleby this weekend - passengers will be dropped off in Kirkby Stephen town centre.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on short leads and can travel on the buses and train services but please be aware we have stations cats at KSE.
Please see our accesibility page for more information for people with additional needs.
Exhibit and programme:
- Stainmore Railway Company - rear car park, main platform and adjacent field (field area is unsuitable for wheelchairs)
- Military vehicles from the 1940s era with demonstrations of military life, first aid and much more
- Harri Dean live music from the 1940s
- Kirkby Stephen Silver Band - Saturday afternoon
- Home Front Life exhibition
- Photographic exhibition
- History of 1940s life in Upper Eden Valley
- Anderson Shelter
- 1940s Book stall - Sunday only
- Kirkby Stephen Cloisters and Market Square
- Military Vehicle displays - changing thoughout the day
- Saturday 23rd September Military Vehicle Road Run
- 15:30 start from Stainmore Railway Company to Winton village and back
- Kirkby Stephen Town Centre businesses will be entering into the 1940s spirit with their own interpretations and demonstrations
- Train Rides both days from 10:30 am - 4pm at Stainmore Railway Company
Stainmore Railway Company Shop is well stocked with a wide range of items including jigsaws, military vehicle model kits, books, children's items and Bachman model railway items in addition to local jams and preserves.