Twinwood Festival 2025 - Our First Vintage Festival in Merlin the Camper Van

Step back in time with us as we head to Twinwood Festival in Bedford for our first ever festival in Merlin our self-converted camper van. This iconic vintage festival is held on part of the old RAF Twinwood Airfield, famous as the spot where Glenn Miller took off for his final flight in 1944. Every August, thousands of vintage lovers come together to celebrate retro fashion, classic music, and the golden days of the 40s and 50s. In this vlog, we take you along for our full 4-night stay on Camp Field B, explore the historic site, and dive into everything that makes Twinwood so unique. Highlights in This Vlog Driving into Twinwood Festival Our first time arriving and first festival in our camper van! We share a bit of the incredible history behind RAF Twinwood Airfield. We couldn’t have asked for a better welcome… the most stunning sunset to kick off the weekend. Twinwood is known for its fashion, and the outfits do not disappoint. Plus, we check out the WWII-era Twinwood Fire Station and all the vintage vehicles lined up outside From old-school caravans to beautifully restored campers, some people really bring full vintage setups! Looking for costumes? They’ve got everything — original wartime jackets, 1950s dresses, handbags, hats, uniforms, shoes, jewellery and tons of bric-a-brac. Stacey’s Vintage Hat Moment She looked amazing… our bank account, however, was less thrilled 😅 Retro Shoes & Quirky Designs A closer look at some beautifully unusual vintage footwear. VIP Marquee Area These book up instantly every year — and when you see how people decorate them, you’ll understand why. Dance Lessons Jive, Lindy Hop, live bands, practice tents… the dancing scene at Twinwood is incredible whether you’re joining in or just watching Onsite 1950s Hairdresser Stacey gets a proper vintage hairstyle — and they absolutely nailed it. Highly recommend booking early! If you're planning to visit Twinwood Festival This vlog will give you a great feel for: • The atmosphere • Festival history • What people wear • Camping setups • What to expect from stalls, entertainment & dancing • Tips for booking extras like hair appointments or VIP spaces Enjoying the vlog? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more UK travel, festivals, and camper-van adventures. Twinwood Festival 2025, Twinwood Bedford, RAF Twinwood Airfield, Glenn Miller Festival, UK vintage festivals, 1940s festival UK, 1950s fashion festival, vintage camping, retro caravans, jive dancing festival, Lindy Hop UK, camper van vlog UK adventuresofphil&stacey