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 10th, 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.

Free Briefings:

Allan Jones is an historian, reenactor and devotee of RAF history.  His presentation and briefings have entertained and eductaed audiences around the country and are a feature of the IBCC Salute to the 40’s each year.

This year he will be offering a presentation of the RAF on D-Day and a briefing for Operation Taxable, a key part of the campaign.

They are free to attend but have limited seating.

The RAF on D Day – book your seats here

Operation Taxable – book your seats here

Why not make the most of the weekend with one or more of our special events?

Friday 9th August – BBQ with Johnny Victory

Saturday 10th August – Blackout Blitz Ball with Kalamazoo

Sunday 11th August – 1940’s Vintage Afternoon Tea and Dance with ENSA performer, Samantha

To book any of these events please click here

Camping, Caravans and Motorhomes

We have expanded our Wild Camping and Motorhome area, if you would like to stay one or more nights tickets are available here.

The Hub Café team will be delighted to welcome your for early breakfasts each morning (from 08.30) and these can be pre-booked here

The IBCC Events programme raises money to support our charity’s work with Learning and Outreach.