Fort Paull 1940s Weekend 2026: Beautiful photos show visitors dressed in period costumes for Yorkshire wartime event

By Liana Jacob

Search and Trends Writer

Published 3rd May 2026, 18:13 GMT

Updated 4th May 2026, 08:34 GMT

The 1940s Weekend event returns to Fort Paull with visitors dressed in period costumes and reenactors - here are the highlights from the event.

The Fort Paull WWII Weekend began on Sunday, May 3 and will end on Monday, May 4, 2026, located at the historic Napoleonic fort near Hull.

The event has battle skirmishes, firepower displays, period entertainment and vintage traders.

Many visitors dressed up in elaborate costumes.

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WWII Russian re-enactors at the 1940's weekend held at Fort Paull. Photo: Tony Johnson

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WWII re-enactors at the 1940's weekend. Photo: Tony Johnson

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WWII re-enactors. Photo: Tony Johnson

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WWII re-enactors as Russian soldiers. Photo: Tony Johnson

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