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The Event Schedule for 2018 is now published You can see full details by clicking here for the Events Page – but below are a few images of some of the highlights

These are exciting times on the wensleydalerail line running from Leeming Bar to Redmire!   Part of the resurgent 150+ Heritage Railway Sector in the UK,  twensleydalerail have preserved 22 miles of the former line from Northallerton to Garsdale that opened to…

Vintage Vehicles are an important part of Leyburn 1940s Weekend They’re hugely popular with visitors – especially the children – and probably do more to bring the 1940’s back to Leyburn than anything else! We’re always grateful to the people…

It’s taken a while, but camping has – once again – been confirmed at Leyburn Rugby Club for this years event. Located close by – just outside Leyburn, on the A684 on the way to Wensley – with fine views…

Act Now: Dance tickets are selling quicker than usual this year! Visit the Dance Details page to find out why – then download the form to apply for tickets to avoid disappointment…..

** Not to be Missed ** With less than 100 days to go to the event, it’s time to start getting ‘In The Mood‘ And what better way to to do it than Dad’s Army Radio Hour For anyone within…

We’ve Updated our Web Site for 2018 There’s still a LOT of details to be ironed out between now and July, but the Dance Details are all confirmed – and all the forms on the site have been updated. So…

I can’t believe it’s nearly a week since Leyburn 1940’s weekend, it was a great weekend celebrating the 10th anniversary in Leyburn market town and although the weather was a little damp Saturday morning this didn’t seem to put anyone…

Head along and celebrate the 10th anniversary with us this year on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd July 2017. Leyburn will be a hive of activity with lots going on! You can view the full schedule here – The…

There is going to be a fabulous display at Leyburn art centre for this year’s 1940’s weekend in Leyburn market Town… A DALES aviation artist is to exhibit a range of his work to coincide with Leyburn 1940s weekend this…

Didn’t make it to the Hall in 2016? – jump aboard the vintage bus in the Market Place and take a trip to Thornborough Hall where your 40’s experience continues… From live singing, dancing on the green & 40’s inspired…

This exhibition is going to be held in the Methodist church during the 1940’s weekend. It endeavours to trace the development of businesses in Leyburn and the changes that have taken place over the past 200 years; from a time…