What you can expect to see at the show
Our show grounds are spread across the park and packed with things to see and do whilst your not arena side. See general details below.
Our 2017 visitor reviews are all 5 stars
A great weekend for all the family. Well organised and a pleasure to be there.
Bassir Ivan Podrov
2018-06-13T05:55:42+0000
The best weekend of the seaon so far, made so by the many interesting people who came to say hello. The organiser went out of his way to welcome us, and although we were never going to pay to walk into the bar, that was not a problem for us. We just did not go to the bar.read more
John Conyard
2018-06-11T21:26:08+0000
Well I asked my Group for feedback, there was nothing negative from us as a group. We had no Organisational Issues, No Admin Issues all the M.V.T Personnel were accommodating. The Gardens Dept. were fantastic, keeping the place clean and tidy.
No issues with food vendors. We have a NO Alcohol Policy through the day and at night did not go the Pavilion, so we cant pass a comment on those facilities. We will be there in 2 years timeread more
Dennis Buller
2018-06-11T20:02:52+0000
Had a fantastic time great atmosphere and fabulous displays, shame there were not more drink and snack places but at the same time grateful it wasn’t a commercial in your face venture. Appreciate all the hard work behind the scenes- thanks allread more
Jody Wilson Gaddes
2018-06-11T17:34:24+0000
Great show. Can’t wait for the next one.
Richard Jenkinson
2018-06-11T13:55:43+0000
I’m back from our 3rd Wicksteed show with our Ward Lafrance Wrecker. The turn out of vehicles just gets bigger. After arriving with a puncture, the help I got was very good, everyone making sure I was ok and offering help.read more
Pete Saunders
2018-06-10T21:12:46+0000
We really enjoyed ourselves today, we purchased the VIP tickets, well organised, great experience to get to ride in a range of military vehicles, overall a good value great family day outread more
Emma Lee
2018-06-10T17:06:32+0000
come and have a very good time and meet us all and we will put the kettle on
Raymundo Perkins
2018-02-10T11:23:21+0000
We had a lovely family day out…. looking forward to next year 🙂
Sharon Loveridge
2017-07-12T19:01:44+0000
Loved going around wicksteed at war and spending a afternoon there.
Jonathan Stigmister Sismey
2017-07-12T15:49:38+0000
I went this year for the first time and it was awesome a good weekend I will definitely be going next yearread more
Steven Bratton
2017-06-16T08:39:00+0000
We arrived early as advised on the website, access was easy. We had an amazing day watching all the free displays, the speed some of the tanks move at was amazing. Great selection of stalls and displays to look around. The reanctments were brilliant and loud! We stayed all day, and having arrived early also managed to leave the carpark easily . all in all a great free day out for the family.read more
Susan Chandler
2017-06-14T20:17:56+0000
I have been to it 2 years in a row and have always made new friends .It has a lovely family atmosphere about it so children of all ages can enjoy our history and climbing in vehicles .lots of picture opportunities through out the weekend it is just a great weekend .���������read more
Elina Troy Louise
2017-06-13T19:28:10+0000
Excellent day out! Well organised and lots to see. Really loved the battle reenactments. Thank you to the organisers.read more
Carol Goodship
2017-06-13T15:41:47+0000
Great loved it seem to b even better then last year
Kevin Payne
2017-06-13T15:41:08+0000
What a fantastic show and day out, lots to do for all the family. Look forward to next yearread more
Samantha Cruickshanks
2017-06-13T15:27:41+0000
It was our first time, we were there from Friday night and we still didn’t manage to do everything. Sad that it was too windy for the fly overs but the shows were excellent, especially Sundays battle. Also the dance was was very entertaining.read more
Misey Capell
2017-06-12T19:08:54+0000
Loved all the reinactments, stalls, stands and costumes. Great to reminisce and talk to fellow soldiers, young and oldread more
Rob Quayle
2017-06-12T15:34:54+0000
My first war and peace show. Fantastic weekend at Wicksteed!!!
So many vehicles, loads to do, for the little ones and adults! A great mix of stalls xx
Shame the loos let it down a little. xxread more
Helen Willoughby Cooper
2017-06-12T06:46:06+0000
Fabulous weekend. Organisers did a brilliant job. �
Cath Ragosa
2017-06-11T21:26:51+0000
Loved seeing young and old mixing and learning and having fun at the same time today. The explosions were nice and loud also ��read more
Andrew Taylor
2017-06-11T18:58:40+0000
Very well organised. Great atmosphere and local. Fun for all of the family.
Kim Bullock
2017-06-11T18:05:16+0000
Brilliant day out. Loved every minute of it. If the kids do get bored the rest of the park is there to keep them happy. Can’t go wrong. 🙂read more
Steve Kibble
2017-06-11T17:48:44+0000
I’ve never really considered myself as into tanks etc, but I went for a walk around today and I was completely amazed by everything that was around I will definitely make an effort to come next year and spend a good amount of time lookingread more
Joshua Bonnar
2017-06-11T16:39:56+0000
Excellent day! Myself, my husband & our 2 year old son absolutely loved it! I would definately recommend for a great day out.read more
Sarah Szaszko
2017-06-10T22:08:08+0000
Always look forward to the show. This will be our third year. We come for the vehicles and trade stands.read more
Ian Wilcox
2017-06-01T11:00:00+0000
Love the fly over .breath taking kids love it also x
Clare Smith
2017-05-31T19:00:23+0000
Simples, the Battle Of Britain Flypast, all those Merlin Engines roaring across the sky.read more
Rob Bellamy
2017-05-31T17:07:32+0000
Love this event! Even found a tank with my name on it last year!
Freya Cartlidge
2017-05-31T07:05:27+0000
We have been going to wickstead at war for many years now and look forward to this event every year.
There is something at Wickstead at war for everyone young and old. The displays are a must see and the stalls have the most amazing items for sale for any collector or even just for a sovenir at very reasoable prices. The staff at the event are all very friendly and helpful. I would recomend wickstead at war to anyone.read more
Carl Fletcher
2017-05-29T18:39:47+0000
Knowledgable re-enactors, great vehicles and entertaining displays all for the price of your car parking. Wicklsteed at War is a high light of the year.read more
Trevor Strutton
2017-05-29T16:56:15+0000
This will be our second time to WAW! We only had 1day last time but missed parts of the day! Were camping this time and can’t wait to spend the whole weekend with you!read more
Anna Livsey
2017-05-28T21:53:55+0000
Came two years ago and really enjoyed it, am coming again this year and looking forward to it!read more
Deborah Parrott
2017-05-28T21:25:43+0000
What a GREAT weekend.
Lots going on and well worth a visit….
John Doorman
2017-05-26T02:40:38+0000
Have attended Wicksteed at war twice now a couple of years apart and was impressed at how much it had come on in such a short space of time. The fly pasts and re-enactments were amazing and the variety of vehicles on display and retailers to mooch round was impressive. Looking forward to the fly pasts hoping for another lovely day out with the family 🙂read more
Andrew Norrie
2017-05-25T22:08:32+0000
I loved wicksteed at war 2016. We came with our 5 month old worried the tanks might scare him but he loved them like daddy does. We are looking forward to the tanks in 2017 as well as walking round the stalls my other half got a few pairs of trousers last year. Can’t wait for another family day out to rememberread more
Louise Whiten
2017-05-25T21:41:39+0000
ive attended war and peace show many times I attended wicksteed at war for the first time last year after moving to kettering I wasn’t expecting such a great show and was very surprised and impressed I felt it held the atmosphere the authenticity that war and peace has being a vet of 8 years it was good to see hardware again and have the chance once again to be able to see great reenactments browse vintage stalls and be able to purchase surplus gear.i recommend this event to anyone a great time out and I hope it has the chance to grow and grow.great respect to the organisers and to the people who give up their time to share their passions and hobbies with all of us..thanks .read more
Simon Lloyd
2017-05-25T10:41:53+0000
1st yr going to this show, 1st yr portraying vietnam living history, a perfect mixread more
Darren Thomas
2017-05-25T06:29:57+0000
Absolutely fantastic so many things to see and do and the reactments are fantasticread more
Alex George
2017-05-24T22:06:08+0000
Absolutely fantastic so many things to see and do and the reactments are fantasticread more
Helene Wagner
2017-03-08T16:47:53+0000
One of the best show’s going been going for the last 4 years and it get’s better every year £15.00 for camping the weekend can’t argue with that looking forward to this year’s show roll on June…read more
Niel Ashman
2017-03-04T19:20:39+0000
Family of five. First visit last year. Thoroughly
en joyed it especially the enactments we are booked to return this yearread more
Tracey Hodgkiss
2017-03-03T17:05:22+0000
Best Show Around
Great facilities and site
Tom Dooley
2017-03-03T12:15:59+0000
Action packed arena
Tank stunt team | x3 Battle reenactments | FANY horse display | Special forces vehicles | Fire engine display | Vehicle rides & much more
| Vehicle Rides
Wondered what its like to ride a military vehicle? Go for a paid ride in the arena
| The Vehicles
Over 150 military vehicles are booked in, ranging from modern tanks to WW2 jeeps
Vehicle rides & the show grounds
| Re-enactment groups
We have over 30 groups ranging from the Saxons, WW2 to modern day with camps
| army air corps
The Corps is returning to the show with their fastest helicopter, the Lynx
| Heavy Armour
We are joined by some of the most rarest tracked vehicles in the UK including Challenger 1
We are celebrating 100 years of the Royal Air Force with several exclusive aircraft exhibits
| Model Village
We have several modeling groups attending the show with complete Radio Control tanks
| Classic Cars
We are joined by local classic car clubs such as the Morris Register
| Stalls
Get into character by purchasing military clothing, memorabilia & models from 50 stalls
1. Prices
yes The show is FREE
The park charges for car parking
2. Opening times
The Park opens at 8am
We will announce the arena start time
3. Are dogs allowed?
Yes but must be kept on a lead
WARNING - There will be explosions in the battles!
| fire engines
We are joined by
The NFS and AFS Vehicles Group who will be watering down the lake
| rollercoasters
The park bosts a petting zoo and several rides including roller coasters
| fany & Horses
The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry will be thundering around the arena on horses
What you can expect to see at the show
Our show grounds are spread across the park and packed with things to see and do whilst your not arena side. See general details below.
Action packed arena
Tank stunt team | x4 Battle reenactments | FANY horse display | Special forces vehicles | Fire engine display | Vehicle rides & much more
Our 2017 visitor reviews are all 5 stars
A great weekend for all the family. Well organised and a pleasure to be there.
Bassir Ivan Podrov
2018-06-13T05:55:42+0000
The best weekend of the seaon so far, made so by the many interesting people who came to say hello. The organiser went out of his way to welcome us, and although we were never going to pay to walk into the bar, that was not a problem for us. We just did not go to the bar.read more
John Conyard
2018-06-11T21:26:08+0000
Well I asked my Group for feedback, there was nothing negative from us as a group. We had no Organisational Issues, No Admin Issues all the M.V.T Personnel were accommodating. The Gardens Dept. were fantastic, keeping the place clean and tidy.
No issues with food vendors. We have a NO Alcohol Policy through the day and at night did not go the Pavilion, so we cant pass a comment on those facilities. We will be there in 2 years timeread more
Dennis Buller
2018-06-11T20:02:52+0000
Had a fantastic time great atmosphere and fabulous displays, shame there were not more drink and snack places but at the same time grateful it wasn’t a commercial in your face venture. Appreciate all the hard work behind the scenes- thanks allread more
Jody Wilson Gaddes
2018-06-11T17:34:24+0000
Great show. Can't wait for the next one.
Richard Jenkinson
2018-06-11T13:55:43+0000
I'm back from our 3rd Wicksteed show with our Ward Lafrance Wrecker. The turn out of vehicles just gets bigger. After arriving with a puncture, the help I got was very good, everyone making sure I was ok and offering help.read more
Pete Saunders
2018-06-10T21:12:46+0000
We really enjoyed ourselves today, we purchased the VIP tickets, well organised, great experience to get to ride in a range of military vehicles, overall a good value great family day outread more
Emma Lee
2018-06-10T17:06:32+0000
come and have a very good time and meet us all and we will put the kettle on
Raymundo Perkins
2018-02-10T11:23:21+0000
We had a lovely family day out.... looking forward to next year 🙂
Sharon Loveridge
2017-07-12T19:01:44+0000
Loved going around wicksteed at war and spending a afternoon there.
Jonathan Stigmister Sismey
2017-07-12T15:49:38+0000
I went this year for the first time and it was awesome a good weekend I will definitely be going next yearread more
Steven Bratton
2017-06-16T08:39:00+0000
We arrived early as advised on the website, access was easy. We had an amazing day watching all the free displays, the speed some of the tanks move at was amazing. Great selection of stalls and displays to look around. The reanctments were brilliant and loud! We stayed all day, and having arrived early also managed to leave the carpark easily . all in all a great free day out for the family.read more
Susan Chandler
2017-06-14T20:17:56+0000
I have been to it 2 years in a row and have always made new friends .It has a lovely family atmosphere about it so children of all ages can enjoy our history and climbing in vehicles .lots of picture opportunities through out the weekend it is just a great weekend .���������read more
Elina Troy Louise
2017-06-13T19:28:10+0000
Excellent day out! Well organised and lots to see. Really loved the battle reenactments. Thank you to the organisers.read more
Carol Goodship
2017-06-13T15:41:47+0000
Great loved it seem to b even better then last year
Kevin Payne
2017-06-13T15:41:08+0000
What a fantastic show and day out, lots to do for all the family. Look forward to next yearread more
Samantha Cruickshanks
2017-06-13T15:27:41+0000
It was our first time, we were there from Friday night and we still didn't manage to do everything. Sad that it was too windy for the fly overs but the shows were excellent, especially Sundays battle. Also the dance was was very entertaining.read more
Misey Capell
2017-06-12T19:08:54+0000
Loved all the reinactments, stalls, stands and costumes. Great to reminisce and talk to fellow soldiers, young and oldread more
Rob Quayle
2017-06-12T15:34:54+0000
My first war and peace show. Fantastic weekend at Wicksteed!!!
So many vehicles, loads to do, for the little ones and adults! A great mix of stalls xx
Shame the loos let it down a little. xxread more
Helen Willoughby Cooper
2017-06-12T06:46:06+0000
Fabulous weekend. Organisers did a brilliant job. �
Cath Ragosa
2017-06-11T21:26:51+0000
Loved seeing young and old mixing and learning and having fun at the same time today. The explosions were nice and loud also ��read more
Andrew Taylor
2017-06-11T18:58:40+0000
Very well organised. Great atmosphere and local. Fun for all of the family.
Kim Bullock
2017-06-11T18:05:16+0000
Brilliant day out. Loved every minute of it. If the kids do get bored the rest of the park is there to keep them happy. Can't go wrong. 🙂read more
Steve Kibble
2017-06-11T17:48:44+0000
I've never really considered myself as into tanks etc, but I went for a walk around today and I was completely amazed by everything that was around I will definitely make an effort to come next year and spend a good amount of time lookingread more
Joshua Bonnar
2017-06-11T16:39:56+0000
Excellent day! Myself, my husband & our 2 year old son absolutely loved it! I would definately recommend for a great day out.read more
Sarah Szaszko
2017-06-10T22:08:08+0000
Always look forward to the show. This will be our third year. We come for the vehicles and trade stands.read more
Ian Wilcox
2017-06-01T11:00:00+0000
Love the fly over .breath taking kids love it also x
Clare Smith
2017-05-31T19:00:23+0000
Simples, the Battle Of Britain Flypast, all those Merlin Engines roaring across the sky.read more
Rob Bellamy
2017-05-31T17:07:32+0000
Love this event! Even found a tank with my name on it last year!
Freya Cartlidge
2017-05-31T07:05:27+0000
We have been going to wickstead at war for many years now and look forward to this event every year.
There is something at Wickstead at war for everyone young and old. The displays are a must see and the stalls have the most amazing items for sale for any collector or even just for a sovenir at very reasoable prices. The staff at the event are all very friendly and helpful. I would recomend wickstead at war to anyone.read more
Carl Fletcher
2017-05-29T18:39:47+0000
Knowledgable re-enactors, great vehicles and entertaining displays all for the price of your car parking. Wicklsteed at War is a high light of the year.read more
Trevor Strutton
2017-05-29T16:56:15+0000
This will be our second time to WAW! We only had 1day last time but missed parts of the day! Were camping this time and can't wait to spend the whole weekend with you!read more
Anna Livsey
2017-05-28T21:53:55+0000
Came two years ago and really enjoyed it, am coming again this year and looking forward to it!read more
Deborah Parrott
2017-05-28T21:25:43+0000
What a GREAT weekend.
Lots going on and well worth a visit....
John Doorman
2017-05-26T02:40:38+0000
Have attended Wicksteed at war twice now a couple of years apart and was impressed at how much it had come on in such a short space of time. The fly pasts and re-enactments were amazing and the variety of vehicles on display and retailers to mooch round was impressive. Looking forward to the fly pasts hoping for another lovely day out with the family 🙂read more
Andrew Norrie
2017-05-25T22:08:32+0000
I loved wicksteed at war 2016. We came with our 5 month old worried the tanks might scare him but he loved them like daddy does. We are looking forward to the tanks in 2017 as well as walking round the stalls my other half got a few pairs of trousers last year. Can't wait for another family day out to rememberread more
Louise Whiten
2017-05-25T21:41:39+0000
ive attended war and peace show many times I attended wicksteed at war for the first time last year after moving to kettering I wasn't expecting such a great show and was very surprised and impressed I felt it held the atmosphere the authenticity that war and peace has being a vet of 8 years it was good to see hardware again and have the chance once again to be able to see great reenactments browse vintage stalls and be able to purchase surplus gear.i recommend this event to anyone a great time out and I hope it has the chance to grow and grow.great respect to the organisers and to the people who give up their time to share their passions and hobbies with all of us..thanks .read more
Simon Lloyd
2017-05-25T10:41:53+0000
1st yr going to this show, 1st yr portraying vietnam living history, a perfect mixread more
Darren Thomas
2017-05-25T06:29:57+0000
Absolutely fantastic so many things to see and do and the reactments are fantasticread more
Alex George
2017-05-24T22:06:08+0000
Absolutely fantastic so many things to see and do and the reactments are fantasticread more
Helene Wagner
2017-03-08T16:47:53+0000
One of the best show's going been going for the last 4 years and it get's better every year £15.00 for camping the weekend can't argue with that looking forward to this year's show roll on June...read more
Niel Ashman
2017-03-04T19:20:39+0000
Family of five. First visit last year. Thoroughly
en joyed it especially the enactments we are booked to return this yearread more
Tracey Hodgkiss
2017-03-03T17:05:22+0000
Best Show Around
Great facilities and site
Tom Dooley
2017-03-03T12:15:59+0000
Challenger 1 Tank confirmed
Over 150 vehicles and tanks on display
Historical Reenactment Groups
Over 30 groups attending with camps & equipment displays
Paid Vehicle Rides
ride in service army vehicles during the show
British Army Displays
We are joined by the Army Air Corps with a Lynx helicopter and REME with modern recovery vehicles
Model Village
Displays of large scale radio controlled tanks presented by local clubs
Classic Cars
We are joined by local classic car clubs such as the Morris Register
Horse Display
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
The FANY will be thundering around the arena and exhibiting their horses
Stalls
Get into character by purchasing military clothing, memorabilia & models from 50 stalls
Amusment Rides
The park bosts a petting zoo and several rides including roller coasters
Fire Engines
Military green godess display
We are joined by The NFS and AFS Vehicles Group who will be watering down the lake
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