Grab yourself a GI and join us on the dancefloor for a jitterbug and jive, because this May the Great Central Railway is stepping straight back into the 1940s. Returning on 30–31 May 2026, the much-loved 1940s Weekend, A Celebration of Blighty, invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds and spirit of a post wartime Britain. Across the two-day event, the Great Central Railway’s period stations will be transformed into a tribute to the 1940s, with vintage trains, authent

The Best Day Out in Leicestershire, the award winning Great Central Railway, is inviting Grandparents, grandchildren and families to enjoy a unique and affordable experience this spring with a special half price Grandparents Weekend on 18th and 19th April. Recognised as the Best Day Out in Leicestershire at the 2025 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards, the Great Central Railway is offering half-price tickets for grandparents and £1 travel for children