Back to the 40s: Lytham’s Vintage Weekend
Back to the 40s: Lytham’s Vintage Weekend
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Back to the 40s: Lytham’s Vintage Weekend
3 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Oswaldtwistle Mills, Lytham, Blackburn
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uk3lyt
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a nostalgic journey with the "Back to the 40s: Lytham’s Vintage Weekend" tour, where you'll be transported to the heart of World War II-era Britain. This unique experience begins with a regional coach departure, leading you to a two-night stay in the North West. Delight in the charm of the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend, where the picturesque town of Lytham transforms into a vibrant wartime celebration. Enjoy vintage music, classic military vehicles, and authentic wartime re-enactments. Explore stalls offering period-appropriate food, clothing, and memorabilia, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere by dressing in vintage 1940s attire. With engaging displays, lively entertainment, and a vintage fairground, this tour offers a captivating glimpse into the past. Your stay includes accommodation at the Hampton by Hilton Blackburn or Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, with breakfast and dinner provided.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Oswaldtwistle Mills
Location: Oswaldtwistle Mills
Meals Included: Dinner
Regional departure by coach, then we journey to the North West for a two-night stay. On our way to the hotel, we will stop at Oswaldtwistle Mills, a former weaving mill with over 100 retailers, a garden centre and restaurants.
Day 2 : Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend
Location: Lytham
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Step back in time and experience the charm of the 1940s as Lytham transforms from a typical Lancashire town into a wartime extravaganza, centred around Lytham Green. The Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend is an event that takes you back intime, celebrating life during World War II. Held in the picturesque town of Lytham, this event features a range of activities that recreate the atmosphere of the era. You can enjoy vintage music, classic military vehicles, and authentic wartime re-enactments. The event also includes stalls with period-appropriate food, clothing, and memorabilia, providing a delightful way to experience history firsthand. Whether you’re tapping your feet to the rhythm of wartime tunes, admiring the authentic military displays, or browsing through stalls filled with vintage treasures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors and even locals encourage the spirit by dressing in vintage 1940s dress and embracing the nostalgic atmosphere, making the experience even more special. Attending the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend is a fantastic opportunity to relive the past and enjoy a day full of nostalgic charm. It offers a unique glimpse into wartime Britain, with engaging displays and lively entertainment that bring the 1940s to life. Look forward to wartime singing, dancing, military vehicles and static aircraft, weapons displays and a vintage fairground, plus military charities, life on the home front and much more.
Day 3
Location: Blackburn
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we depart and and enjoy our direct journey home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at either the Hampton by Hilton Blackburn or Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, or similar.
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Transportation
Regional departure by coach for a direct journey to the North West and return journey home.
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Event Access
Access to the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend event, featuring vintage music, military vehicles, and wartime re-enactments.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at either the Hampton by Hilton Blackburn or Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, or similar, offering comfortable accommodations with included breakfast and dinner.Mode of Transport
Regional departure by coach, then enjoy a direct journey to the North West for a two-night stay, with a return journey home by coach.Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at either the Hampton by Hilton Blackburn or Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, or similar.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities can I expect at the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend?
At the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend, you can expect to enjoy vintage music, classic military vehicles, and authentic wartime re-enactments. There are also stalls with period-appropriate food, clothing, and memorabilia. The event includes engaging displays, lively entertainment such as wartime singing and dancing, and a vintage fairground.
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Is there a dress code for the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend?
While there is no strict dress code, visitors and locals are encouraged to dress in vintage 1940s attire to embrace the nostalgic atmosphere of the event.
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What is included in the accommodation for this tour?
The accommodation for this tour includes a two-night stay at either the Hampton by Hilton Blackburn or Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, or a similar hotel.
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Are meals included during the tour?
Yes, breakfast and dinner are included during the stay.
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What is the mode of transportation for this tour?
The tour includes regional departure by coach for a direct journey to the North West and a return journey home.
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Are personal expenses covered in the tour package?
No, personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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