Battles Through History
- Upcoming
- Verified
- Claimed
What to expect
- Parade
- Battle Reenactment
- Traders
- Vehicles
- Camping Available
- Historical Encampment
- Live Music
- Talks & Lectures
BATTLES THROUGH HISTORY โ WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE! โ๏ธ
๐ดโโ ๏ธ It's like someone emptied their toy box and it all came to life! ๐ดโโ ๏ธ
Get ready for an AMAZING weekend of history, action, adventure and entertainment at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex!
From Roman legions and Viking warriors to medieval knights, pirates, Napoleonic soldiers and the battlefields of WW1 and WW2 โ we're bringing over 2,000 years of history together in one spectacular event!
๐ฐ What can you expect?
โ๏ธ Hundreds of re-enactors bringing history to life
๐ฅ Thrilling battle re-enactments and arena displays
๐ Hundreds of military vehicles, including tanks!
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Pirates, knights, Vikings, Romans and much more!
๐น Have-a-go activities including archery, axe throwing and warrior training
๐ฎ Wargaming, modelmaking and interactive experiences
๐ Military historians, authors, fascinating talks and demonstrations
๐๏ธ Over 100 traders selling everything from militaria and historical treasures to crafts, gifts and delicious food
๐ถ Live music and Saturday evening entertainment with The Captains Beard
โบ Camping available โ make a weekend of it!
And that's just scratching the surface!
This isn't just a show you come to watch โ it's a show you become part of! Meet the people, explore the camps, discover incredible stories, get hands-on with history and experience things you simply won't find anywhere else.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military vehicle fan, a family looking for an unforgettable day out, or just someone who loves something a little different, there's something for EVERYONE!
โค๏ธ Run by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, families and anyone with a sense of adventure!
๐ South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex
โ๏ธ One showground. Thousands of years of history. Endless adventures!
๐ Invite your friends, bring the family and come and make some memories. History has never been this much fun!
๐ดโโ ๏ธ It's like someone emptied their toy box and it all came to life! ๐ดโโ ๏ธ
Get ready for an AMAZING weekend of history, action, adventure and entertainment at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex!
From Roman legions and Viking warriors to medieval knights, pirates, Napoleonic soldiers and the battlefields of WW1 and WW2 โ we're bringing over 2,000 years of history together in one spectacular event!
๐ฐ What can you expect?
โ๏ธ Hundreds of re-enactors bringing history to life
๐ฅ Thrilling battle re-enactments and arena displays
๐ Hundreds of military vehicles, including tanks!
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Pirates, knights, Vikings, Romans and much more!
๐น Have-a-go activities including archery, axe throwing and warrior training
๐ฎ Wargaming, modelmaking and interactive experiences
๐ Military historians, authors, fascinating talks and demonstrations
๐๏ธ Over 100 traders selling everything from militaria and historical treasures to crafts, gifts and delicious food
๐ถ Live music and Saturday evening entertainment with The Captains Beard
โบ Camping available โ make a weekend of it!
And that's just scratching the surface!
This isn't just a show you come to watch โ it's a show you become part of! Meet the people, explore the camps, discover incredible stories, get hands-on with history and experience things you simply won't find anywhere else.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military vehicle fan, a family looking for an unforgettable day out, or just someone who loves something a little different, there's something for EVERYONE!
โค๏ธ Run by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, families and anyone with a sense of adventure!
๐ South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex
โ๏ธ One showground. Thousands of years of history. Endless adventures!
๐ Invite your friends, bring the family and come and make some memories. History has never been this much fun!
Event Info
- Dates
- 2โ3 October 2027
- Time
- 9:30am โ 5:00pm daily
- Location
- South of England Showground, RH17 6TL
- Region
- South West England
- Price
- From ยฃ15.00
- Ticket Purchase
- In advance and on the day
- Refreshments
- Food vendors
- Event Size
- Large
- Parking
- Free Parking
Location
5-Day Forecast for This Location
Fri
10ยฐ 10ยฐ
10ยฐ 10ยฐ
Sat
13ยฐ 7ยฐ
13ยฐ 7ยฐ
Sun
10ยฐ 7ยฐ
10ยฐ 7ยฐ
Mon
12ยฐ 8ยฐ
12ยฐ 8ยฐ
Tue
12ยฐ 7ยฐ
12ยฐ 7ยฐ
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