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

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

uk3lyt

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Activities:

Sightseeing

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

  • Step back in time at the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend, celebrating life during World War II.

  • Experience vintage music and classic military vehicles in the picturesque town of Lytham.

  • Enjoy authentic wartime re-enactments and browse stalls with period-appropriate food, clothing, and memorabilia.

  • Join in the spirit by dressing in vintage 1940s attire and embracing the nostalgic atmosphere.

  • Witness engaging displays and lively entertainment, including wartime singing, dancing, and military vehicles.

  • Explore a vintage fairground and learn about life on the home front with military charities.

Itinerary

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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

  • Accommodation

    You will stay for two nights at either the Hampton by Hilton Blackburn or Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, or similar.

  • Transportation

    Regional departure by coach for a direct journey to the North West and return journey home.

  • Event Access

    Access to the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend event, featuring vintage music, military vehicles, and wartime re-enactments.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Are meals included during the tour?

    Yes, breakfast and dinner are included during the stay.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Diane Downes (Google Reviewer)  

Rachel was fantastically helpful on...

31-Mar-2025

Rachel was fantastically helpful on the phone this morning with knowledgeable information about my trip and insurance cover. Answered all my questions. Can't wait for May 12th set off. Cheers, Diane

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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  • Low Deposit

    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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