Salute to the 40's - 10th - 11th August 2024
Join us for our annual Salute to the 40's weekend at the IBCC, 10th - 11th August. It gets bigger and better every year!
Come along and enjoy tea and cake on vintage crockery in the Marquee while listening to our wide variety of 40's entertainment. Stroll around the grounds and chat to all our Re-enactors or treat yourself to something stylish and vintage from one of the many trade stands. Vehicle enthusiasts will be wowed by our selection of 1940s cars and military vehicles. With talks on bomb disposal and Mission briefings there really is something for everyone!
Back for 2024
On Saturday 11th, join us for a fabulous free Glen Miller concert with Kal's Kats, from 2.00.
Entry is Free (Parking charges apply which can be paid for at reception on arrival)
The staff & volunteers at the IBCC are ready to welcome you for a fabulous weekend of 40’s Fun!
Our Exhibition will be open each day and tickets are available here
The Hub Café & IBCC Gift Shop will be open throughout the weekend.
The Learning Team will be here from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 10th August and Sunday 11th August. They will running free children's activities ensuring the whole family can join in the fun.
Events
1940's Cabaret & BBQ with Johnny Victory - 9th August 2024
9th August 18.00 - 21.00
Join us for a night of 1940's Dancing, best of the BBQ and lots of fun. Entertainment provided by the inimitable Johnny Victory
9th August 18.00 - 21.00
Join us for a night of 1940's Dancing, best of the BBQ and lots of fun. Entertainment provided by the inimitable Johnny Victory
Book now
Blackout Blitz Ball - 10th August 2024
Dance the night away to Kalamazoo
Saturday 10th August 19.30 - 00.00
Don your 40's finery (optional) come along and dance till you drop at our annual Ball with the amazing Kalamazoo Swing Band and learn how to Lindy Hop with the Al Ruzzit Buzzit.
Vintage car display.
Ticket includes a delicious two course dinner.
Full bar available.
Book now
1940's Vintage Afternoon Tea and Dance - 11th August 2024
Sunday 11th August 2024
Join us in the Marquee for music and our special IBCC vintage afternoon tea served on our best china! Sit back and enjoy the dulcet tones of Samantha, the...
Sunday 11th August 2024
Join us in the Marquee for music and our special IBCC vintage afternoon tea served on our best china! Sit back and enjoy the dulcet tones of Samantha, the ENSA singer, as she brings us her 40s favourites.
Book now
Camping
This is a wild camping site but there is access to water for tanks at the centre and excellent food available between 09.00 and 16.00 in the Hub Cafe.
This is a wild camping site but there is access to water for tanks at the centre and excellent food available between 09.00 and 16.00 in the Hub Cafe.
Book nowJoin us for our annual Salute to the 40's weekend at the IBCC, 10th - 11th August. It gets bigger and better every year!
Come along and enjoy tea and cake on vintage crockery in the Marquee while listening to our wide variety of 40's entertainment. Stroll around the grounds and chat to all our Re-enactors or treat yourself to something stylish and vintage from one of the many trade stands. Vehicle enthusiasts will be wowed by our selection of 1940s cars and military vehicles. With talks on bomb disposal and Mission briefings there really is something for everyone!
Back for 2024
On Saturday 11th, join us for a fabulous free Glen Miller concert with Kal's Kats, from 2.00.
Entry is Free (Parking charges apply which can be paid for at reception on arrival)
The staff & volunteers at the IBCC are ready to welcome you for a fabulous weekend of 40’s Fun!
Our Exhibition will be open each day and tickets are available here
The Hub Café & IBCC Gift Shop will be open throughout the weekend.
The Learning Team will be here from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 10th August and Sunday 11th August. They will running free children's activities ensuring the whole family can join in the fun.
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