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

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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.

A WWII Russian re-enactor camped outside. Photo: Tony Johnson

Steve Foster and Sue Blades with Ruby dog dressed in period costume along with WWII re-enactors. Photo: Tony Johnson

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