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
(372)

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.

Good evening all, pre show site recce, Saturday 21st June 10am onwards....Any reenactment group wishing to come look aro...
02/06/2025

Good evening all, pre show site recce, Saturday 21st June 10am onwards....
Any reenactment group wishing to come look around and size up their pitch is more than welcome.....
PLEASE NOTE;
Access will only be available via the back gate at yellow gate six, meeting point will the hard standing next to the public camping area.

The Fighting French will be with us again bringing history back to life at the Detling Showground this August bank holid...
02/06/2025

The Fighting French will be with us again bringing history back to life at the Detling Showground this August bank holiday weekend

Screaming Eagles Living History Group will be with us again bringing history back to life at the Detling Showground this...
31/05/2025

Screaming Eagles Living History Group will be with us again bringing history back to life at the Detling Showground this August bank holiday weekend

Step back in time and see history come alive with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, meet Heia Safari...
30/05/2025

Step back in time and see history come alive with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, meet Heia Safari 15 Panzer Group Afrikakorps at this years military odyssey

Step back in time and see history come alive with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, meet Kensei Ryu ...
29/05/2025

Step back in time and see history come alive with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, meet Kensei Ryu at this years military odyssey

Step back in time and see history come alive with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, meet the Sheppey...
27/05/2025

Step back in time and see history come alive with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, meet the Sheppey Pirates at this years military odyssey

Step back in time and see history come alive, with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, see Spearfish C...
26/05/2025

Step back in time and see history come alive, with some of the finest reenactment groups in the country, see Spearfish Creek Re-enactment Group at the Detling Showground near Maidstone in Kent this August bank holiday weekend

Good morning everyone, another little change we are making, we will be moving our show hq/office this year into the Cliv...
25/05/2025

Good morning everyone, another little change we are making, we will be moving our show hq/office this year into the Clive Emson building, entrance will be to the right of the main bar doors....

Just a reminder, on public feedback we've moved our small arena back into the trade rows......
22/05/2025

Just a reminder, on public feedback we've moved our small arena back into the trade rows......

Good morning everyone, well we listened and we've acted, we are moving our small arena back into the trade area, thank you for your feedback......

Evening all, just a reminder to all reenactment groups, if you haven't booked in yet our cut off date is the end of this...
19/05/2025

Evening all, just a reminder to all reenactment groups, if you haven't booked in yet our cut off date is the end of this month, we are almost full so get your booking forms in ASAP......

A battle not to be missed, pop along and support our neighbours at the Folkestone and Ashford Military Show and Country ...
13/05/2025

A battle not to be missed, pop along and support our neighbours at the Folkestone and Ashford Military Show and Country Fair 7th & 8th June 2025

Shoutout for our friends and neighbours at the Folkestone and Ashford Military Show and Country Fair the guys are busy w...
11/05/2025

Shoutout for our friends and neighbours at the Folkestone and Ashford Military Show and Country Fair the guys are busy with the final preparations for yet another amazing show, for all info check out thier website.
www.faams.co.uk

Address

Detling Showground
Maidstone
ME143JF

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Military Odyssey posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Military Odyssey:

Share