Show Ground Exhibitions | Whats On Guide for Wicksteed At War 2018

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.

About the MVT

We have a limited number of VIP tickets with exclusive show content for sale

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

Think your all absolutely amazing the displays are just wow! Thank you all for the amazing time see you next year!read more

Amy Smith

2018-06-10T20:04:33+0000

We purchased the VIP tickets and was not disappointed, was great to ride in the vehicles, staff were all fab and was very well organised, can’t wait for it to be back in 2020, we all had a brilliant day.read more

Tricia Smith

2018-06-10T17:25:52+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-Cobb

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

Awesome loved it all x we walked so no issues for us with parking or access � x can’t wait for next years!!!read more

Carly Featon

2017-06-12T18:45:13+0000

Gets better every year. Definitely worth a visit. Well done wicksteeds. Just be prepared for some pretty loud bangsread more

Kelly Mckerral

2017-06-12T18:37:05+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

Love wondering around looking at the old vehicles and talking to the owners. It takes love and time to keep the vehicles in such high conditions they are. The highlight of the day for myself is watching the display of the CVRT’S, brings back memories for me of when I played with these for real when I was serving in the army. My family enjoy it all, especially my grandsons.read more

David Cross

2017-06-12T11:56:20+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

First time, loved the show. Shame no fly over due to weather, but didn’t detract from seeing some fantastic machines, wonderful uniforms, dedicated reenactors. Thanks loved it.read more

Drew Palmer

2017-06-11T21:37:12+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

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Plenty to see. Went all weak at the knees with all the Tanks and vehicles. Having so many in costume really made it special, you guys really put on a spectacle, cheers!read more

Waldo Durant

2017-06-11T14:55:54+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

We have visited the last couple of years and absolutely love it. Looking forward to many more.read more

Jaimie Lola Rees-Price

2017-05-25T21:10:00+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

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Action packed arena

| 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.

About the MVT

Action packed arena

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

John Conyard

2018-06-11T21:26:08+0000

Dennis Buller

2018-06-11T20:02:52+0000

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

Think your all absolutely amazing the displays are just wow! Thank you all for the amazing time see you next year!read more

Amy Smith

2018-06-10T20:04:33+0000

We purchased the VIP tickets and was not disappointed, was great to ride in the vehicles, staff were all fab and was very well organised, can't wait for it to be back in 2020, we all had a brilliant day.read more

Tricia Smith

2018-06-10T17:25:52+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

Susan Chandler-Cobb

2017-06-14T20:17:56+0000

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

Awesome loved it all x we walked so no issues for us with parking or access � x can't wait for next years!!!read more

Carly Featon

2017-06-12T18:45:13+0000

Gets better every year. Definitely worth a visit. Well done wicksteeds. Just be prepared for some pretty loud bangsread more

Kelly Mckerral

2017-06-12T18:37:05+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

Love wondering around looking at the old vehicles and talking to the owners. It takes love and time to keep the vehicles in such high conditions they are. The highlight of the day for myself is watching the display of the CVRT'S, brings back memories for me of when I played with these for real when I was serving in the army. My family enjoy it all, especially my grandsons.read more

David Cross

2017-06-12T11:56:20+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

First time, loved the show. Shame no fly over due to weather, but didn't detract from seeing some fantastic machines, wonderful uniforms, dedicated reenactors. Thanks loved it.read more

Drew Palmer

2017-06-11T21:37:12+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

Waldo Durant

2017-06-11T14:55:54+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

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

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

We have visited the last couple of years and absolutely love it. Looking forward to many more.read more

Jaimie Lola Rees-Price

2017-05-25T21:10:00+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

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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

Visitor FAQ and Info

Is the show really free to enter?

Have a question about the show? view our FAQ

Be a Wicksteed At War 2018 VIP

We have a limited number of VIP tickets with exclusive show content for sale

Wicksteed At War 2018

Show Dates | Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of June 2018

Wicksteed At War

Show Dates | Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of June 2018

What you can expect to see at the show

Action packed arena

| Vehicle Rides

| The Vehicles

| Re-enactment groups

| army air corps

| Heavy Armour

| Model Village

| Classic Cars

| Stalls

1. Prices

The park charges for car parking

2. Opening times

We will announce the arena start time

3. Are dogs allowed?

WARNING - There will be explosions in the battles!

| fire engines

| rollercoasters

| fany & Horses

What you can expect to see at the show

Action packed arena

Challenger 1 Tank confirmed

Historical Reenactment Groups

Paid Vehicle Rides

Model Village

Classic Cars

Horse Display

The FANY will be thundering around the arena and exhibiting their horses

Stalls

Amusment Rides

Fire Engines

We are joined by The NFS and AFS Vehicles Group who will be watering down the lake

Have a question about the show? view our FAQ

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