Getting There

The Kent County Show Ground is one of the best in the country and can cater for 100,000 people over a weekend with full on site amenities including showers and toilets. Ample car parking is available and is FREE! Beer tents and food courts and display arenas will be in full flow. There will be on site entertainment for children and adults throughout the whole show time. More to see and do in one day!

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By Car
Military Odyssey is held at the Kent Event Centre, easily accessible by car just off the A249 dual carriageway.

• From the M20 Motorway: Exit the motorway at junction (7) and follow signs to Sittingbourne, Sheerness A249. Follow the A249 for approximately 2 miles; the Kent Event Centre and Kent Showground are clearly signposted on the left-hand side after the brow of the hill.
• From the M2 Motorway: Exit the motorway at junction (5) signposted (M20) Maidstone A249. Follow the A249 for approximately 5 miles. Please be aware that cars cannot cross over the carriage way to the Showground on the right-hand side of the road. Continue on the A249 to the roundabout at the bottom of Detling hill, then follow the M20 directions above.

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For Exhibitors, Traders and Reenactors, please refer to your arrival instructions for your entry point.

By Train
Destination of nearest BR Station: Maidstone East

For Time Table information on National Rail or call 03457 48 49 50

By Bus

The Arriva bus route 334 Maidstone to Sheerness stops a detling village. You can view the full timetable HERE Arriva Bus customer services is avaialble on 0344 800 44 11

Buses travel from Chequers Centre (see map below) to directly outside the show ground (approximately 8 minute bus ride).

Please note it is important to phone and check train and bus services before making your journey.

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