War and Peace Revival


The War and Peace Revival is the world's largest military vehicle show plus militaria collectors fair and living history re-enactments from the First World War to more recent conflicts. It is held annually over several days at the Hop Farm Country Park, Kent, England.

Vehicles

The revival hosts around 4000 military vehicles including tanks, armoured personnel carriers, armoured cars, amphibious vehicles, motorcycles, as well as light, medium and heavy military wheeled vehicles. The 2015 show attracted over 100,000 visitors during its five days.

Participating vehicle collections

The armoured vehicles that participate in the show include those from The Wheatcroft Collection and the Jon Phillips Armor Collection.

Re-enactments

A major part of the show revolves around the different re-enactors that portray various armies, units and events during armed conflicts during the 20th century. Especially prominent are Allied and Axis forces from the World War II, with mock battles staged in main arena using period vehicles, re-enactors and pyrotechnics.

Change of venue and name

Between 2013 and 2016 the show relocated to Folkestone Racecourse and changed its name to the War and Peace Revival.
On 23 June 2015 organisers Rex Cadman and Barbara Shea announced that they would be retiring after the 2015 show. On Saturday 25 July 2015 it was confirmed that John Allison and his team would be taking over the show on 1 August 2015.