Celebrating 110 years of the tank

Join us for a weeklong celebration of the tank’s 110th anniversary with talks, tours and object handling sessions.

Visit us as we mark 110 years since the birth of the tank, and explore its dramatic impact on the battlefields of the First World War.

Hear from our experts and discover how a revolutionary invention changed the face of warfare forever, and get hands-on with fascinating artefacts.

Key Details

15-22 September
Open daily 10am-5pm
Talks & tours, PLUS hands-on-object handling
Free parking, soft play & outdoor play areas, onsite restaurant and café

Activities & Timings

TIME

ACTIVITY

LOCATION

Every Day, 10:00

Site Opens

Sitewide

Check the 'What's On' screen at the Information Point for details

The Story of the Tank: 1916 to 1918

Discover how the tank changed warfare during World War One – as we celebrate 110 years since its invention.

Tank Story Hall

Tommy in The Trenches

From eager recruit to life in the trenches, follow a First World War soldier’s journey and experience the arrival of a revolutionary new weapon, the tank.

The Trench Experience

Somme 1916 & Beyond

On 1 July 1916, the Allies launched their great offensive. While history often focuses on British and Commonwealth losses, this talk explores the crucial and often overlooked role of the French Army.

Briefing Room

The Battle of The Somme – ‘No Surrender’

Marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, join us for an illustrated talk on the 36th (Ulster) Division and their heroic assault on the Schwaben Redoubt on 1 July 1916.

Briefing Room

The Crocodiles

On 15 September 1916, a revolutionary new weapon entered battle for the first time. Follow the stories of two tank commanders as they face fire, fear and the unknown during the tank’s dramatic debut.

Brieifing Room

110 Years of the Tank: Hands-On History

Get hands-on with real, unique artefacts and discover the innovation that changed the battlefield.

Tank Men

Every Day, 17:00

Museum Closes

Sitewide

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Celebrating 110 years of the tank15-22 September 2026