Life in a First World War Trench

Come and experience life in the trenches!

Military and TV Historian Andy Robertshaw and his team have created an entire replica WWI Front Line trench system at the Centre for Experimental Military Archaeology (CEMA) in Kent. It comes complete with dugouts, machine gun positions, latrines and a first aid post.

Take a tour through the trenches, meet 'Tommies' and German soldiers and learn about life in the trenches.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 14 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 21 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF

Directions:

Entrance to the site is opposite Gate 3 on the Kent Show Ground.

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)

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