It's dubbed the greatest gathering of military vehicles on the planet... and this year it's odds on to be a favourite.

The War and Peace Revival has changed venue, and is now pitching up at the Folkestone Racecourse - after taking place at the Hop Farm in Paddock Wood for the last 25 years.

Since organiser Rex Cadman got involved 26 years ago, the event has expanded from 100 to 4,000 vehicles.

But the five-day event will still have all the popular features, including a huge military vehicle displays, trade stands selling everything from a shirt button to a tank and battle re-enactments.

There will also be Living History scenes providing an insight of life during conflict, from the First World War to the present day.

Visitors can see the British living in trenches, GIs in Vietnam, Russians relaxing on the Eastern Front and the Home Guard preparing for attack.

And those seeking a little more glamour and refinement can head to the Vintage Village.

It includes the V Marquee offering period entertainment, a vintage funfair and the Market Place selling retro clothing, homewares and memorabilia and offering hair and make-up demonstrations.

There will also be a dance marquee providing lessons in everything from jive to rock ‘n’ roll.

History enthusiasts can visit a unique exhibition of photographs of Kent, courtesy of the War and Peace Photo Archive, depicting life in the county during the war.

It includes Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s visit to Deal, Winston Churchill and General Montgomery in Dover and freedom marches through Canterbury.

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On offer

Military vehicle displays

Trade stands

Battle re-enactments

Living history scenes providing an insight into life during conflict

A vintage village featuring period entertainment and the Market Place selling retro clothing and memorabilia

Dance marquee

Vintage funfair

Exhibition of wartime photographs

Motorcycle ride-out

Tank rides

Helicopter rides