What's On

The Victory Marquee (previously The 'V' Marquee)

All entertainment to be confirmed for 2015.

Once again The War and Peace Revival entertainments team is proud to bring you a feast of frolics and fun, a mass of music and mirth, a cartload of comedy, a barrel of burlesque and a double dose of dance served up every day in the Victory Marquee with a bit of sauce from our cheeky compere, Viv The Spiv!

In addition to our regular programme, there will be some surprise appearances by special guests, including well known cast members from the popular television series 'Allo 'Allo! and on Saturday at 2pm, the famed Military Wives Choir from Shorncliffe. Click here to see our new Victory Marquee page.

The Vintage Marquee (previously Dance Hall Days Marquee)

New for 2014, The Vintage Marquee is located near the Victory Marquee and brings together all of our Vintage related activities and entertainment in one venue. Music, dance lessons, fashion shows, hair and make-up demonstrations, style advice, pin-up photography and lots more every afternoon!

Hosted by popular actress and burlesque performer Miss Maybe, the daily programme also includes our popular free make-over and best-dressed competitions.

Free evening entertainment is only available for wristband holders – so don't miss out on the fabulous atmosphere as the sun goes down. Public camping is available so you can stay on site and make the most of this five-day spectacular! Entry forms available soon.

Evening entertainment will be updated when confirmed. In 2014 those staying onsite got to see:

Wednesday 8pm to midnight ~ "That's Show Business"
Thursday 8pm to midnight ~ "The Vintage Showcase"
Friday 7.30-10.30pm ~ "Keep The Home Fires Burning"
Friday 10.30pm to midnight ~ "Buttons, Bows, Bodices, Bloomers and Bottoms" (over 16s only)
Saturday 8pm to 11pm ~ "Keep The Home Fires Burning"
Saturday 11pm to 12.30am ~ "Buttons, Bows, Bodices, Bloomers and Bottoms"
(over 16s only)

See our Catering and Bars page for places to eat.

Ginger's Bar and Marquee

Continuing for 2015 is "Ginger's" Bar and Marquee. Always popular with re-enactors at War and Peace , this provides the usual mix of live tribute bands and popular DJ music to keep the excitement going long into the night.

Acts for 2015 to be confirmed, 2014 were:

Wednesday 16th July 2014 - Burst

Burst are a five piece band formed way back in 1989 that deliver an infectious blend of live music spanning the decades, a library of greatest hits that all will know and in a dynamic manner that will keep you off your seats all night long. www.burstband.co.uk

Thursday 17th July 2014 - M'larki

M'larki are a fun dynamic Party band, Wedding band, Function Band in Kent who provide superb entertainment for Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events, Masonic Ladies Nights or any Special Occasion. Featuring talented professional musicians, outstanding male & female vocals plus excellent sound & lighting, M'larki will have your guests dancing all night to classic covers from the last five decades. www.m-larki.co.uk

Friday 18th July 2014 - The Kingsdown Band

The Kingsdown Band are a 12 piece band consisting of: A 3 piece Brass section (2 Saxes & Trumpet), Keyboards, Guitars, Bass & Drums, and Four Female Vocalists. In addition, we have our own sound and lighting engineers, and this ensures that you hear and see, the best possible performance.

We play a wide range of music from the 60's to the present day, and everyone in the audience will hear something that they can enjoy. www.thekingsdownband.co.uk

Saturday 19th July 2014 - The New Notes

A six piece band from the south east specialising in live music for events
parties functions and weddings. All individual members have entertained thousands of people over the years which has gained them a wealth of experience.

The bands unique sound and arrangements provide a high level of entertainment
covering a wide range of musical styles and genres. www.facebook.com/newnotesband?fref=ts

Convoys for 2015 to be confimed, convoys 2014
All convoys are subject to weather conditions and may not take place

All convoys assemble in the Main Arena at 18.30pm for 19.00pm departure. The 10 mile route goes through Hythe, along the seafront to Seabrook then back past Hythe to the Racecourse. Rubber tracks Iike half tracks and simiters can take part if road legal but tanks cannot partake due to the route. Click here to see the route map.

Wednesday 16^th July – Monty’s Pride - All types of WWII British and Commonwealth Vehicles

Thursday 17^th July – Dannatt’s Convoy - All types of Post War Vehicles

Friday 18^th July – Patton’s Parade - All types of WWII American Vehicles

Saturday 19^th July – Reo Thunder - All types of Reos Welcome

Book Signings

Book signings and the opportunity to have conversations with authors have long been a feature of War and Peace and it is no different for 2015's show. You can find them in the Casemate UK Book Signers' Pavilion next to the Victory Marquee.

At War and Peace we’re proud to showcase authors and their featured works each year. In 2014 we were delighted to link with Casemate UK, a major specialist publisher and book distributor in the UK, European and Commonwealth markets.

It is not just authors and books published or distributed by Casemate that will feature in our pavilion. We welcome authors of any relevant book to promote themselves at War and Peace – so if you’ve written about any element of military or civilian history from the past century do get in touch; we’d love to hear from you!

So come along at War and Peace and meet the authors and get your book signed – even if you already own it!

As we receive confirmation of authors we will add them onto this page.

We have broadened the range of authors and titles available but ensured they are relevant to our hobby and interest. If you have any ideas or suggestions for authors for us to approach for 2015, please email [email protected].

Displays

Look out for tanks, artillery, armoured and amphibious vehicles, cars, Jeeps, bicycles and motorbikes, emergency and commercial vehicles - and lots more.

Living History scenes will provide a unique picture of life in conflict with depictions from WW1 to the present - see the British living in trenches, GIs in Vietnam, Russians relaxing with an accordion after a hard day in battle, or Germans plotting their next moves! At all times our re-enactors will adhere to a strict moral code in their displays.

For the modellers, an extensive display of some top class models will be on display in the Airfix Model World Hall, bringing enthusiasts from around the world – and the craftsmen are always willing to share their knowledge and experience. For modellers, The War and Peace Revival is a unique opportunity to see the full-sized versions of their models just by walking outside!

Aircraft

The War and Peace Battle of Britain Experience will be a prominent exhibit with its full-sized replica Spitfire, Hurricane and Me 109. Attended by a superb group of RAF and ATA re-enactors who give incredible authenticity, these planes have attended many air shows and events this year and the Spitfire has been used as an educational tool in schools, accompanied by a genuine WW2 Spitfire pilot.

Brand new for 2014, visitors to The War and Peace Revival were able to book thrilling trial lessons in an historic Tiger Moth biplane or a T6 Harvard, taking them along the Kent coast and the iconic White Cliffs, culminating in a flight over War and Peace! More information coming.

Ginger's Motorcyle Rideout - Friday 24 July 2015

Leaving in front of Main Grandstand at 11am.

All ages of Motorcycles exhibiting at The War and Peace Revival show are welcome to join in on this popular event.

We will be cruising in convoy at a leisurely pace through the country lanes surrounding the Racecourse and will be stopping at a local pub for a light lunch and refreshments (this will be at your own cost).

If you would like to come and join us we will be meeting in front of the Main Grandstand on the Racecourse and will be setting off promptly at 11am.

All bikes must be road legal and riders to wear approved crash helmets.

Tank Rides

Come and ride on top of a tank along the 4x4 course, price for 2015 to be confirmed.

Helicopter Rides - to be confirmed for 2015

For 2014 Adventure 001 provided flights from Thursday to Sunday.

You could enjoy spectacular views of War & Peace and surrounding areas during the 2014 Show. There is nothing quite like the sensation of hovering in a powerful, fast-moving helicopter - looking down at the ground just a few feet below. But there is no time to ponder, as your pilot has applied power and you can feel the helicopter accelerating over the ground and now you are climbing, flying away to 1000 feet. Whilst you admire the breath-taking countryside, your pilot will point out the local landmarks. Gradually the helicopter returns gently to earth. Don't forget to take your camera, so you can you can re-live the experience with friends and family and show off your fantastic photographs.

A helicopter pleasure flight is a 'must-do' at the Show. Book your thrill of a lifetime soon!

THE PACKAGE included:

Funfair

Come and enjoy our vintage funfair, rides are charged extra.

Arena

Arena actions starts at 10am each morning and finishes at approximately 5pm.

A full itinerary of the Arena events will be in the programme which you will be able to either purchase in advance at a discounted rate of £3.50 or buy one on the day at £5. Please note that the programmes are only available on the show days and cannot be posted out before the show.

Vintage Village

For those who want a little more glamour in their lives, there will be plenty of style in the Vintage Village - a dedicted area to show what life was like away from the barracks and the battlefield. Home Front re-enactors and demonstraters will show the hardships endured by both men and women left behind. Civilian vehicles peace-time activities and re-enactors will all combine to create a vision of the social backdrop against which several 20th Century wars were fought.

Trade Stalls

Trade stalls will give collectors and shoppers the opportunity to browse through marquees packed full of treasures including militaria, antiquities, vehicle parts, books, memorabilia, clothing and uniforms and all manner of essential finds for the discerning enthusiast – everything from a shirt button to a tank! A list of traders attending will be posted here in the next few weeks.

Vintage Market Place

In 2013 we created a fabulous Vintage Market Place where you could shop till you dropped among original vintage and retro clothing, homewares and memorabilia boutiques. This was also the place for many hair and make up demonstrations – the Hairaid Shelter worked with the team in the V Marquee on the makeovers and were doing demonstrations in the Vintage Market Place. Edelweiss Vintage Hair offered a prize of a hair do.

STYLE SPECTACULAR!

There will be a "best dressed" competition each day with winners selected from members of the public by "scouts" who will choose people on the basis of style, elegance and/or authenticity. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to either the Jive Aces evening or the John Miller Dinner & Dance – so start planning your outfits now, or check out our fabulous traders in our brand new Vintage Market Place for your prize winning outfits!