Waterloo British Field Hospital 2026

What is it?
The Waterloo British Field Hospital event is an immersive historical reenactment that transports visitors into the atmosphere of the British field hospital set up at the Farm of Mont-Saint-Jean, at the heart of the Waterloo battlefield.
A strategic location during the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, the farm served as a field hospital for wounded soldiers, giving rise to its historic name, the “Hospital of the English.”

A total immersion into history
This event offers a complete family experience combining reenactments, demonstrations and educational activities:

Live reenactments

• Installation of a historical bivouac illustrating the daily life of soldiers
• Staging of a military field hospital with period medical procedures
• Realistic depictions of medical care and evacuation of the wounded during the Napoleonic era

Activities and demonstrations

• Interactive workshops for children and adults, including a soldier’s school and explanations about military life
• Period surgery demonstrations to understand battlefield medical methods
• Presence of a blacksmith, guided tours and captivating historical storytelling
• Cavalry, musket and cannon firing, and more than 200 reenactors involved in period scenes

Who is it for?
The event is open to everyone:
History enthusiasts
Families with children
Visitors curious about military life in the early 19th century
Fans of living history and historical reenactments

Why is this event unique?
This immersive weekend goes beyond displaying objects or static installations. It offers a genuine journey back in time into one of the most significant chapters of European history: the Battle of Waterloo and the medical efforts that followed to save the lives of wounded soldiers.