The event will feature a wealth of 1940s re-enactors and displays depicting the armed forces and civilian life, vintage vehicles, trade stalls, the explosive battle for the Cooling Pond (2pm each day) plus live entertainment from Jane Darling & Kevin Mac on Saturday and Lula May & Johnny Victory on Sunday.

The event also features all of Papplewick’s engines in steam including two full size steam rollers, an on site café, free parking and the ever popular underground reservoir tours (additional charge of £3 pp applies and is paid for on site).