Investigate the medals in The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. Tank displays, vehicle rides, kids’ activities, and more!
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 300 tanks, explosive live displays, kids’ activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction.
As part of the Museum’s redisplay of its extensive medal collection, we’ve developed exciting activities based on the stories of the brave tank crews who were awarded them. Read the programme below.
Key Details:
- Open daily 9.30am-5pm
- Live tank displays on weekdays
- Ride around the arena in a tracked vehicle
- Medalling Kids trail and craftsÂ
- Allow 4-5hrs for your visit
- On-site restaurant and parking
- Explore The Tank Museum with a dedicated Medalling Kids trail – and get a chocolatey prize at the end!
- Learn the stories behind the medals in family-friendly activities.
- Enjoy free themed colouring and let off steam in the free indoor soft play in the Cold War Hall and new tank-shaped outdoor play area.
- Face painting and a chocolate making workshop on selected days, full programme below.
See tracked vehicles roar round the arena!
- See vehicles from our collection in action at 1pm, 1-5 and 8-12 April
- Expert commentary on how armoured vehicles work together on the battlefield
- Q&A to get all your questions on crew life, track mileage and more answered
Get into the arena yourself with a vehicle ride.
- Available 29 March to 14 April
- Ride in a real tracked vehicle – a Cold War M548 troop carrier
- £4 per person or £13.50 for a family of four, pay on the day – card only
- Visitors must be over 1.25m tall
- Timings – Weekdays: 10:30-12:00 & 13:45-16:15. Weekends: 10:30-12:00 & 13:45-16:15
TICKET PRICES
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Supported By:
Murco, a motor fuel group brand, supports The Tank Museum’s arena action during TANKFEST, Tiger Day, and Tanks in Action by providing fuel for the historic running vehicles. You can find out more about Murco HERE.