insideKENT Magazine Issue 23 - February 2014 | Page 12

NEWS

WAR AND PEACE REVIVAL CONFIRMS DATES FOR 2014

The greatest military show on earth is back at
Folkestone Racecourse this summer and we can
confirm the dates for your diary are 16th-20th
July 2014.
2014 is a significant year with the
commemoration of the centenary of WWI, the
75th anniversary of the start of WWII and the
70th anniversaries of both D-Day and Arnhem.
And what's more, the organisers of The War and
Peace Revival have lots of exciting events planned
to recognise these historical moments.
Why should we remember the 100th
anniversary of the outbreak of WWI? By the end
of the First World War, very few people remained
unaffected. Locally, Folkestone was probably the
closest British town to the Western Front, with
locals able to hear the sound of heavy artillery,
and on a clear night, see the flashes from the
guns.

Folkestone took in boatloads of refugees from
Belgium, and later on up to 40,000 Canadian
troops used the town as their main embarkation
port.
The first bomb to fall in England fell on
Christmas Eve near Dover Castle, while
Folkestone Racecourse – new home to The War
and Peace Revival – and its surrounding areas
were used as a training location, with thousands
of Canadian soldiers arriving at Westenhanger
train station.
The War and Peace Revival is a unique fiveday event in the UK. Around 100,000 visitors
experienced the sights and sounds of Britain –
both at war and at peace – in 2013, and an even
bigger crowd is expected for 2014.
Tickets
If booked before 7th April, a 20% discount will
be given on all full price tickets. As always, WW2

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veterans will receive free admission, as long as
they pre-book.
Adults (17-64 years) £15.60 - £19.50
Children (5-16 years, under 5’s go free)
£14.00 - £17.50
OAP (65 years +), Disabled,
Carers £14.00 - £17.50
Family (2+2) £52.00 - £65.00
Single Parent (1+3) £49.60 - £62.00
Ticketed events during the weekend of The War
and Peace Revival include the fabulous Jive Aces
on Friday 18th July and a dinner and
entertainment spectacular on Saturday 19th July,
during which the Kent-based John Miller
Orchestra will be performing.
www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk