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Exhibitor Frequently asked Questions

A: Our show days are Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of August 2025

A: Please refer to the 'Getting to the show by Road' entry within the 'Exhibitors and Traders' menu on our website.

A: The general public are not permitted on the site after 6pm. However, stall holders and exhibitors are allowed on the site after this time. There will be random checks of wristbands to ensure only authorised personnel are permitted on site.

A: The site will have it's own 24/7 dedicated security team for the build-up to the show, during the show and for the period until we vacate the site.

A: No, as per the Civil Aviation Authority's notes, you 'cannot fly drones over of within 150 metres of an organised open-air assembly of more than 1,000 persons, nor can you fly within 50 metres of any vehicle or structure that is not under the drone pilot's control', in practice, this means that the entire showground is out of bounds for drones.

A: Yes they are, they must be on a leash at all times. However please be aware there will be loud unexpected bangs and noises, also, there will be large vehicles and tanks movements so please ensure you take care.

A: Yes, to ensure greater security on our site overnight, there will be random checks of wristbands to ensure only authorised personnel are permitted on site, wristbands will be available from the Booking in Tent near the Exhibitors entrance entitling authorised people to stay. Vehicle owners will be given up to a maximum of 2 adult and 2 child wristbands. There are separate arrangements for pre-booked re-enactment groups. Stallholders will be given 3 wristbands unless prior arrangements have been made in advance. All other entrants will be charged for additional wristbands at the vehicle entrance staff's discretion - their decision is final. All vehicle entry booking details will be confirmed via email ONLY unless your posted entry contains a stamped self-addressed envelope

A: There is a dedicated car park for Support and stallholder vehicles. You will need to contact us in advance for vehicle owners using low-loaders in order that we can ensure we have arrangements on hand for your support vehicle arrival, including issuing a vehicle pass. You will need to park your vehicle in the parking space provided before we open to the public.

A: If you have been to previous Essex HMVA shows, the rules are the same - for more information please see our rules for clarification or contact us directly if you need assistance. This remains a family show and we welcome good behaviour.

A: Yes, nowever please contact us first

A: A: Yes you can, however, you will need to have a flame retardant cover that's laid down UNDER the BBQ in order to use one ... This is a requirement to be able to light a BBQ at the site to to stop any damage or fires spreading, you must ensure that any fire source is supervised at all times, and you need to have a fire extinguisher to hand (just in case).

A: Yes, the entertainment which has been laid on in the marquee is free - sadly the beer isn't!

A: Formed by historic military vehicle enthusiasts. The Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association was set up to run the Echoes of History show as well as to assist in preserving our military heritage. It is registered under the Charities Act 2011. No. 1155705.

It has a membership of over two hundred people with two hundred and fifty vehicles ranging from push bikes, jeeps and lorries through to artillery and tanks. Historic Military Vehicles are in much demand for fetes, shows, living history displays and film work. Our members vehicles date from WW1 and WW2 through to relatively modern examples such as Chieftain tanks. Visit our site for more information.