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1940s Weekend - Submissions
1st & 2nd August 2026

1940s Weekend Application Form

If you are wishing to have a vehicle at our event please fill out the form below.

A paper copy and full terms & conditions can be found here.

Must be pre-1949

Day(s) Attending
Location
Camping
Yes
No

If YES, please give details below:

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By signing this form you agree to the terms & conditions stated below.

Terms and conditions for the 1940s Event


A. Control of all trade stands “rail-side” of Dereham Station for the duration of the 1940s weekend is in the

hands of the Organisers, whose decisions are final and binding on all Traders.

B. The Organisers have the right, without appeal, to resolve all cases which are not covered by this Information.

C. Any persons or organisation failing to comply with any item within this Information or directions from the

Organisers may be instructed to leave the Station and event site, without recompense.

D. All trade stands on the Dereham platform can be dismantled on the Saturday evening but there will be

security on the site. Tables may be left at your own risk, but the MNR does not accept any liability or

responsibility for items left on site overnight.

E. Trade stands within either the Dereham Vintage Marquee or Wymondham event field may be left in position

overnight at the stallholder’s risk security will be available overnight. MNR does not take responsibility for

any loss or damage to goods or equipment left on site.

F. All camping stands must be secured against weather and are the sole responsibility of the stallholder this

includes the removal of all rubbish.

G. Stands within our marquees may be requested to move to facilitate use of the marquee in the event of poor

weather.

H. There are no guaranteed facilities provided for camping so all toilets, water and power must be self

provided. Water and toilets are normally available at Wymondham.

I. All rubbish including any food waste must be cleared from the site by the stallholder.

J. All trade stands set up must be completed by 09:30am on both days and all vehicles moved to designated

parking as directed. All Trade stands must remain on site until the event closes at 5.00pm each day unless

given consent by Organiser.


LIABILITIES

A. The Organisers will not accept liability for loss or damage to any exhibits or trading items at any time, and Traders are

advised to ensure that their exhibits/stock are insured for such loss or damage, including risk of fire.

B. Traders will be held responsible for loss or damage or injury to property (including other Traders) and persons, caused

by them.

C. The Organisers do not accept liability and will not be under any liability to Traders in respect of any direct or indirect

damage, loss, or injury to persons or property arising out of or in any way connected with the Traders commercial

displays. Public liability insurance is strongly recommended. In no circumstances will Traders have any claim against the

Organisers in the event of such damage, loss or injury.

D. Traders are strongly advised to take out insurance cover against the risk of this event being cancelled or postponed. In

no circumstances will Traders have any claim against the Organisers in the event of such a cancellation or

postponement of this event.

E. Traders must comply with all U.K. Statutory Requirements and Regulations whist participating in this event.

F. Traders are responsible for the safety of the public on their sites, particularly for the safe demonstration of any working

exhibits or displays and are responsible for the security of their exhibits and property.


SALES REGULATIONS

The sale of the following articles is prohibited:

i. Guns, realistic-looking toy guns or other weapons that fire any sort of projectile (e.g. BB guns, airguns, crossbows,

catapults, etc.)

ii. Knives including lock-bladed knives and folding pocketknives UNLESS they are directly related to the period 1914 -18 or

1939-45 and are deemed a collectable item from those periods. The sale of such items is prohibited to anyone under

the age of 18.

Iii. Any form of tobacco product or alcohol unless with prior consent of the Organiser and under appropriate licences

iv. Any form of food or beverage without the prior consent of the Organiser


GENERAL INFORMATION

A. No electrical power or water is supplied to any Traders’ site. Traders must supply their own stall, tables, seating, cover,

etc.

B. No overnight camping, unless prior notification to the Organisers and their agreement.


SITE BOOKINGS

A. Traders may express a preference for a particular site; however, sites will be allocated on a “first come, first served”

basis, and no guarantee can be given that such a preferred site will be available or allocated.

B. Boundaries of sites will be clearly marked by the Organisers.

C. Traders are to ensure that their exhibits/sales area, including all support equipment, fixings, and any advertising

material, are within each defined site area.

D. All trade stands must have provided a signed copy of this form and full payment prior to the event. Failure to do so

could mean your space is not allocated.

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Mid-Norfolk Railway,

The Railway Station, Station Road

Dereham, NR19 1DF

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Telephone: 01362 690633

Email: info@mnr.org.uk

© 1995-2026 The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (MNRPT). The MNRPT is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, registered in England, trading as Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR). Company number: 3037014. Charity number: 1046931. VAT registration number: 665793581.

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