Military Odyssey

Maidstone

Type:Show / Display

The Kent Event Centre, Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF

Tel: 01622630795

Military Odyssey at Kent Event Centre, Maidstone

About

Packed full of living history displays bringing 2000 years of history into one place - The Military Odyssey is a three-day multi period living history event held on the August Bank Holiday weekend at the Kent Event Centre in Maidstone.  

Watch action packed battle re-enactments, explore living history scenes and live action displays, see the British living in trenches, Germans plotting their next moves, miltary vehicles including tanks and amphibious vehicles, jeeps and more.

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!

With trade stands, craftsman and models on display, you can learn how to jive, enjoy 1940's daytime entertainment and much more.  A great day out for the whole family.

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Guide Prices

Ticket prices start from £18 for adults, £9.00 for children with multiply event day options available, see website for full details

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Opening Times

Season (29 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday - Monday09:00 - 18:00

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