A Soldier's life in the Great War
Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
Our replica Great War trenches will be garrisoned by British and German troops and conducted tours will be available throughout both days from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A tented camp with period cooking facilities will be in action and a series of informal illustrated talks will be offered.
11.00 'Dressing and Feeding Tommy': What the British soldier wore, used and ate in trench warfare
12.00 'Medicine and surgery in the Great War'; the work of the RAMC on the Western Front
1.00 'Let slip the dogs of war': The role of our canine friends in trench warfare
2.00 'Gentlemen and temporary Gentlemen': Officers in the Great War
3.00 'Bombs, Bullets and Bayonets': The weapons of trench warfare'
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
- Directions:
- Entrance to the site will be opposite Gate 3 on the Kent Show Ground and the event will be run in conjunction with 'Paws in the Park'.
- Contact on day:
- Andy Robertshaw
- Telephone number:
- +447768065054
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Some trenches accessed by steep steps. Trenches located in wooded area on uneven paths
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
