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.

22/06/2026

Time Travel with us this August bank holiday weekend, step back in time and see history come alive.....
www.militaryodyssey.com

Shoutout to our friends and neighbours over at the Capel Military Show if you haven't been before, check out this amazin...
20/06/2026

Shoutout to our friends and neighbours over at the Capel Military Show if you haven't been before, check out this amazing show.....

18/06/2026

Just a reminder:
We have our pre show site meeting Sunday 21st June, any reenactment group wishing to come look at their potential pitch site are more than welcome, please arrive 11am and come through the main front gate, meeting point will be just inside on the right.....

Great news....Our friends at Advanced Mobility Solutions Ltd will be with us again this year, with a pitch just inside t...
12/06/2026

Great news....
Our friends at Advanced Mobility Solutions Ltd will be with us again this year, with a pitch just inside the main entrance, please contact them via the link on our website below:
https://militaryodyssey.com/accessibility

10/06/2026

We have our pre show site meeting Sunday 21st June, any reenactment group wishing to come look at their potential pitch site are more than welcome, please arrive 11am and come through the main front gate, meeting point will be just inside on the right.....

09/06/2026

Planning for this year is well underway, for more information check out the website www.militaryodyssey.com

On this D-Day anniversary, we remember the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces who stormed the beac...
06/06/2026

On this D-Day anniversary, we remember the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Their courage in the face of overwhelming adversity helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today and changed the course of history. We honor those who served, those who gave their lives, and the generations who carried their legacy forward.

As time passes, it remains our responsibility to remember their stories, preserve their history, and reflect on the values they fought to defend.

Lest we forget.

Another one of our marshals is hitting a challenge,  Seb Cronin is doing the London to Brighton bike ride raising money ...
04/06/2026

Another one of our marshals is hitting a challenge, Seb Cronin is doing the London to Brighton bike ride raising money for the British Heart Foundation, please sponsor him and show support.

Help Seb Cronin raise money to support British Heart Foundation

Public camping is filling up fast!For more info visit our website, book now to avoid disappointment.......
02/06/2026

Public camping is filling up fast!
For more info visit our website, book now to avoid disappointment.......

Public Camping offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in history and fully experience the atmosphere of the show. By camping on-site, starting from

Just a reminder, booking in for reenactment groups and military vehicles ends on May 31st, for more information please s...
25/05/2026

Just a reminder, booking in for reenactment groups and military vehicles ends on May 31st, for more information please see the website:
www.militaryodyssey.com

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Detling Showground
Maidstone
ME143JF

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