Military Odyssey

Military Odyssey A three-day multi-period living history show held on August Bank Holiday weekend at the Detling Show Ground in Kent. The show is packed full of living history displays bringing two thousand years of history into one place.

Visitors to Military Odyssey will find something for everyone!

Catch up with friends while watching the incredible action-packed battle re-enactments – not just a group of people running around playing soldiers. Our battle enactments are full-scale and choreographed, giving you a taste of the action at the Front!

Get close to the action from within a safe vehicle-free zone and enjoy full-scale choreographed battle re-enactments that give you a taste of the action at the Front!

Living History scenes & live action displays will provide a unique picture of life in conflict with depictions from ancient history to modern-day warfare. See the British living in trenches, GIs in Vietnam, Home Front feeding the nation, or Germans plotting their next moves! Military vehicles are on display too from around the world, representing the armies from the last two thousand years of warfare. Look out for tanks, artillery, armoured and amphibious vehicles, cars, Jeeps, bicycles and motorbikes, emergency, and commercial vehicles – and lots more.

Trade stalls will allow collectors and shoppers to browse through marquees packed full of treasures, including militaria, antiquities, vehicle parts, books, memorabilia, clothing, uniforms, and all manner of essential finds for the discerning enthusiast – everything from a shirt button to a tank! An extensive display of some top-class models will be on display for the modellers, bringing enthusiasts from around the world. Craftsmen are always willing to share their knowledge and experience.

For those who want a little more glamour or a welcome break from the ‘sea of green’, people and vehicles can head to the beer hall for free daytime entertainment, from the 1940s and 1950s. You can even learn how to Jive from the simple lessons offered by professional dancers to get you in the mood for the big night ahead.

You can find out more about ‘What’s On’ everywhere by getting a copy of the Military Odyssey Souvenir Programme or listening out for special announcements.

Evening entertainment for those staying onsite will include nightly music from across the generations.

You will need wristband passes to access the evening entertainment.

Full details and to purchase tickets at www.militaryodyssey.com
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With groups covering a vast period of global history, including Romans, Vikings, Medieval, the English Civil War, Napoleonic, the American Civil War, the Wild West, World Wars I & II, Vietnam right up to the present day. With over 4,000 re-enactors and living history enthusiasts in attendance as well as over 250 stalls, Military Odyssey is the world's largest multi-period re-enactment show. Regard


less of your historical knowledge, there is bound to be something for you. The 200 acre site has separate arenas in addition to the main battlefield, where battlefield re-enactments take place all weekend. There are numerous food courts on site, including a Beer Tent as well toilet facilities. Military Odyssey is wheelchair accessible too.
less of your historical knowledge, there is bound to be something for you. The 200 acre site has separate arenas in addition to the main battlefield, where battlefield re-enactments take place all weekend. There are numerous food courts on site, including a Beer Tent as well toilet facilities. Military Odyssey is wheelchair accessible too.

MILITARY ODYSSEY THIS WEEKEND!The showground is coming alive, with **1000s of reenactors and military vehicles** packing...
28/08/2026

MILITARY ODYSSEY THIS WEEKEND!

The showground is coming alive, with **1000s of reenactors and military vehicles** packing the site and getting ready for you to come and see us this weekend!️

Get ready for a fun-filled weekend packed with living history, incredible vehicles, displays, entertainment and plenty to see for all the family!

**REMINDER:** Tickets are cheaper when purchased online, so get yours now and save! www.militaryodyssey.com/tickets/

Check out our 2026 merchandise, brought to you by Get Obliterated  who will be on pitches C4 and C4A.You can pre order v...
27/08/2026

Check out our 2026 merchandise, brought to you by Get Obliterated who will be on pitches C4 and C4A.
You can pre order via their website for collection at the show, pre order delivery might not reach you in time, so best bet is to click collection on the order form.

https://www.getobliterated.com/category/military-odyssey-2026

Just 2 days to go! 🎉Things are really coming together here at Military Odyssey 2026. The showground is getting busier by...
27/08/2026

Just 2 days to go! 🎉

Things are really coming together here at Military Odyssey 2026. The showground is getting busier by the hour, with 1000s of reenactors, military vehicles and traders arriving on site and getting everything ready for the weekend.

There’s a real buzz around the place now, and we’re working hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for you. We can’t wait to open the gates and welcome everyone!

It’s going to be a fantastic weekend, with loads to see and do, amazing vehicles, living history, traders, displays and plenty of atmosphere.

Don’t forget, tickets are cheaper online, so grab yours before you arrive: militaryodyssey.com/tickets/

See you all at Military Odyssey!

📅 29th–31st August (only two more sleeps!)
📍 Detling Showground, near Maidstone, Kent

A POLITE REMINDERTo help everything run as smoothly as possible — and to support the Showground, Kent Highways, Kent Pol...
26/08/2026

A POLITE REMINDER
To help everything run as smoothly as possible — and to support the Showground, Kent Highways, Kent Police, and our local community — we are using the same field as last year for booking in.

While the local roads are able to handle high volumes of traffic, it’s really important that we avoid any queuing on Scragged Oak Road. This helps prevent unnecessary disruption not only to traffic flow but also to local residents, who we’re keen to be considerate of during the event.

Please follow the signs into the booking in field, where our team will be ready to welcome you at the far end.
Booking in opens at midday on Thursday, and we kindly ask that you aim to arrive after this time. Arriving too early may lead to vehicles queuing on the road, which could cause issues with the authorities and inconvenience for the local community.

Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you!

Just 3 days to go!The showground is nearly ready, and we’re getting everything in place to welcome 1000s of reenactors, ...
26/08/2026

Just 3 days to go!

The showground is nearly ready, and we’re getting everything in place to welcome 1000s of reenactors, military vehicles and traders for Military Odyssey 2026.

There’s a real buzz around the site now as we put the finishing touches together. We’re working hard behind the scenes and can’t wait to open the gates tomorrowand welcome you all for what promises to be a fantastic weekend.

There’ll be loads to see and do, with living history, amazing military vehicles, traders, displays and plenty of atmosphere.

Don’t forget, tickets are cheaper online, so grab yours before you arrive: www.militaryodyssey.com/tickets/

See you all at Military Odyssey!
📅 29th–31st August
📍 Detling Showground, near Maidstone, KentJust 3 days to go!

This year is a first for us here at Military Odyssey our friends at Military World Radio, will be broadcasting live from...
25/08/2026

This year is a first for us here at Military Odyssey our friends at Military World Radio, will be broadcasting live from the show site.

We’ll be on site throughout the show, broadcasting live and bringing you the atmosphere of the event as it happens.

We’ll be chatting to visitors, exhibitors and organisers, bringing you interviews, event updates, music and plenty of conversation across the weekend.

If you’re at Military Odyssey or within 5 miles of the site, you can listen to us on 87.9 FM.

And if you’re further afield, you can still listen live through the Military World Radio App or online via our website.

https://militaryodyssey.com/radio/

Bars 4 Events will be hosting the entertainment again this year with daytime activities for all and for those staying on...
24/08/2026

Bars 4 Events will be hosting the entertainment again this year with daytime activities for all and for those staying on site, night time entertainment, they are even doing a happy hour in the arena bar and main bar......

24/08/2026

The marshal team have answered the call and are now onsite starting to setup the show, we cant wait to see you all in a few days time....

The team are now on site in strength, working hard to get the showground ready for Military Odyssey 2026 and the big wee...
24/08/2026

The team are now on site in strength, working hard to get the showground ready for Military Odyssey 2026 and the big weekend ahead.

There’s plenty going on behind the scenes as we get everything in place to welcome 1000s of reenactors, military vehicles and traders. The site is really starting to come alive, and the excitement is building!

We can’t wait to open the gates and welcome you all for what promises to be a fantastic weekend of living history, amazing vehicles, displays, traders and plenty of atmosphere.

Don’t forget, tickets are cheaper online, so grab yours before you arrive: www.militaryodyssey.com/tickets/

See you all at Military Odyssey!

📅 29th–31st August
📍 Detling Showground, near Maidstone, KentJust 5 days to go!

Our good friends at Bars 4 Events will be supplying you with all your alcoholic and soft drink requirements again, 4 the...
23/08/2026

Our good friends at Bars 4 Events will be supplying you with all your alcoholic and soft drink requirements again, 4 themed bars with a great variety for all.....

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