Authentic props, vehicles and people for commercial productions, film, TV, community events and experiences.
Props Garage brings community events together with the people, vehicles and groups that bring history to life. Discover events to attend, list your vehicles or people for community participation, and connect with professional re-enactors and commercial productions looking for authentic resources to hire.
Dates for the diary
Find heritage and community events to attend, support or take part in as an exhibitor, vehicle owner or re-enactor.
15 Nov 2026
North West EnglandIn 3 weeks
Wythenshawe, North West England
A special heritage open day focusing on the First World War as part of the hall's year-long centenary programming exploring different eras of its history. Living history displays and interpretations, including participation from groups like the Manchester Regiment living history associations.
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28 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
South East EnglandIn 5 weeks
West Horsley, South East England
A 1940s Christmas-themed living history weekend at West Horsley Place. Visitors can explore the manor house dressed for a 1940s Christmas, see the letters of 40 evacuee children who spent Christmas 1939 there, learn how close the manor came to being destroyed by wartime bombing, sample 1940s festive food from Jane's Historical Kitchen, and watch an immersive performance of Swan Lake staged throughout the house.
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12 Dec 2026
In 7 weeks
National Emergency Services Museum, Sheffield
Wartime and emergency-services living history in a Christmas setting.
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23 Jan 2027
North West EnglandIn 3 months
Nantwich, North West England
Holly Holy Day takes us back to the seventeenth century and the four-year long first English civil war between Parliamentarians (AKA Roundheads) and the Royalists (AKA Cavaliers) loyal to Charles I. The war broke out in 1642 and soon afterwards, in January 1643, Parliamentarians took the town of Namptwiche (Cheshire’s second town and important because of its strategic position on the road to Chester where Royalist reinforcements from Ireland could be landed).
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8 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
Yorkshire and the HumberIn 4 months
York, Yorkshire and the Humber
This world renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances.
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3 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027
WalesIn 6 months
Rhyl, Wales
No Man’s Land is a unique living history and re-enactment event, showcasing vehicles, uniforms, weapons and curios from Ancient Greece to the modern day. As well as vehicle and firing displays, there will be a chance to walk among and talk to over 1,000 re-enactors.
Event detailsFrom the yard
Approved highlights grouped by catalogue category.
Clubs, groups or reenactment units
Soviet airborne living-history portrayal.
Clubs, groups or reenactment units
Multi-period twentieth-century living-history group.
Clubs, groups or reenactment units
Club interpreting British wartime forces.
Vehicles
A rare 1934 Triumph 2/1 250cc designed by Val Page - maybe less than half a dozen left - pre war
Vehicles
A distinctive 1935 Austin 7 Special with a classic boat-tail profile, finished in red and set up for period motoring character on camera. Its 2-seater layout, Brooklands aeroscreens and pre-war details make it a strong choice for film, television and event work needing an authentic British vintage presence.
Vehicles
Genuine 1933 Norton Model 50 350cc pre-war British motorcycle.
Catalogue routes
Dedicated catalogue pages for each major category and vehicle type.
Private production briefs
Twelve anonymised feature-film requirements across multiple periods, with a current emphasis on Second World War productions. Production identities and direct contacts remain private.
Roman Britain
Roman military personnel, civilian extras, camp dressing, carts and practical settlement props.
Northern England · Autumn production window
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
Medieval
Armoured performers, horses, carts, tents, hand props and a controllable historic exterior location.
UK location search · Winter preparation
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
Victorian
Period streets, horse-drawn transport, police costume, shop dressing and supporting artists.
London and South East · Spring production window
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
First World War
1914–18 uniforms, trained military performers, transport, camp equipment and trench-compatible props.
Southern England · Dates under NDA
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
WWII · 1940
British and French uniforms, early-war vehicles, motorcycles, military performers and roadside dressing.
South East England · Pre-production enquiries open
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
WWII · Battle of Britain
RAF and WAAF personnel, airfield vehicles, dispersal-hut dressing, ground equipment and period aircraft.
England · Location and asset survey
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
WWII · North Africa
British, Commonwealth and Axis uniforms, desert-configured vehicles, tents, radios and unit equipment.
UK and European options · Supplier shortlist in progress
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
WWII · Home Front
Heritage railway locations, 1940s civilian dress, Home Guard, station props and period road vehicles.
UK heritage railways · Scouting and availability
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
WWII · Special Operations
Resistance and service costumes, radios, coded-document props, discreet period vehicles and rural locations.
UK and near Europe · Confidential early enquiry
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WWII · D-Day
Allied and German personnel, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, beach obstacles and field equipment.
Coastal UK and Europe · Large-scale feasibility stage
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
Cold War · 1960s
1960s cars, government interiors, military uniforms, communications equipment and metropolitan locations.
London and UK regions · Pre-production
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
1980s
Period police vehicles and uniforms, civilian cars, street dressing, communications props and specialist drivers.
United Kingdom · Supplier expressions of interest
Make sure you are registered with Props Garage if you want to be considered. Some tenders invite applications from suitable registered members.
Relevant suppliers can register assets in the catalogue or contact Props Garage. Introductions are managed privately and production information is only shared where authorised.
