2,000+ new recruits flooded Hever Castle grounds on the 16-17 October to conquer our authentic military training course, Commando.

Recruits were drafted from families, friendship groups, sports clubs and work places. We even had a handful of spectators who on arrival, turned on their heels to get changed in their cars and sign up!

The course started with a 15 minutes warm up in the centre of the event village. Here, two of the hardest instructors, Bart and Dougie, put recruits through their paces, giving them a glimpse of what was to come. 

Spectators were able to join in the fun; cheering on their family and friends through the warm-up, watching the action around the castle grounds, enjoying the bar, inflatables and finish line from the event village.

This event isn’t for the faint hearted. It recreates the mud, sweat and pain of modern day Royal Marines Commando training. It is a true test of endurance and stamina, pressure and vigilance, courage and control.

“Cracking event, well staged with a really good event village – the wood fired hot water showers are amazing alongside the heated changing tents. The course is varied but everything is achievable with a bit of determination. Marshals were really supportive and clearly enjoying it too.” – Richard Pemberton