The world’s best display of historic moving armour returns for three explosive days in June!Â
Sponsored by World of Tanks, TANKFEST features three full days of arena action, with explosive displays of unique historic and modern armour running throughout the weekend.Â
See the stars of the Museum’s collection running alongside guest tanks and vehicles from the British Army. PLUS hear lectures from tank experts, explore Living History encampments, and see the world’s best collection of tanks inside The Tank Museum.Â
- Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June 2026
- 08:30 – 18:00 each day
- Three full days of arena action
- Sponsored by World of Tanks
- Living History encampments
- Explore The Tank Museum
…and much, much more!
General Saturday & Sunday TANKFEST tickets now SOLD OUT! Gold Friends tickets still available and limited tickets left for Friday – book now to avoid missing out.
SITE MAP
Caterers & Contributors
Chicken N Blues
Deutsche Bratwurst Co
Ultimate Gourmet Burger Company
Gourmet Kebab Kitchen
Suzette’s Pancakes
Purbeck Ice Cream
Tea With Martha
Mexbox
The Dorset Grill
Jurassic Cottage Foods
Collectors Coffee
Cotswolds Meat & Game Company
El Murrino
Grounded Coffee Events
Eco Coffee
Taste of Thailand
1940 Edelweiss
Haya (UK) Ltd
South West Adventures
Little Hero
Cunning Artificer
bfr militaria
BR Airsoft
ENTOYMENT
BOOKWORLD WHOLESALE
Mick Graham Art
Helfire Surplus Supplies
Affinity Models
JHL Beattie Art
The Wooden Model Company Ltd
Frontline
Epic Militaria Ltd
Monster Models and Games
Whimsical & Roo
DriveTanks.com
Imperial War Museums
Classic Racing Spirit
Warlord Games
Nashorn
Op Mother
Wessex Branch Western Front Association
Royal Wessex Yeomanry
Models for Heroes
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT
Bainton Bricks
Army Benevolent Fund (ABF)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Royal British Legion (Bovington Branch)
Draper Tools
The Not Forgotten
The Keep Military Museum
British Army – ACC Bournemouth
Volkssturm-V3
C.Coy – Operation Herrick and Telic Display Team
French Army Reenactment Group
Royal Union Rifles Living History Group
2nd Guards Rifle Division (World War 2 Soviet)
Screaming Eagles LHG
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Living History Group
Past History
Tom Carradine
Who Dares Wins
Military Vehicle Trust
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Founded in Dorset in 1777, Hall & Woodhouse is one of Britain’s longest-established independent family brewers.
‘We are delighted to be supporting TANKFEST for the fourth consecutive year. As a business proud of its heritage and local roots, we are pleased to partner with The Tank Museum in creating memorable experiences for enthusiasts, families and visitors from across the UK and beyond’
World of Tanks, the free-to-play multi-player historical tank video game, has supported The Tank Museum on various projects over the last decade – including TANKFEST, The Tiger Collection exhibition, and the Education Suite. Find out more and play HERE. Plus, by using this link World of Tanks gives the Museum a donation for every new player.
With 660M+ military records, and military genealogy experts waiting to hear from you, Forces War Records is the starting point for your military history research. Find out more HERE.
The Military Vehicle Trust is the world’s largest group of ex-military vehicle owners and enthusiasts, and the only charity dedicated to “keeping our mechanical veterans alive”. Find out more about the work of the Military Vehicle Trust HERE.
At TANKFEST, they will be supporting and enhancing our living history area.
COBI is a manufacturer based in southern Poland, in the city of Mielec, which is known all over the world for creating some of the most unique and detailed scaled brick models, with historical accuracy and design. For over 30 years, COBI has been producing construction bricks predominately focused on military vehicles including tanks, planes, ships and other vehicles from WWI & WWII to modern day military in its Armed Forces range. Find out more about COBI HERE
For over 75 years, 3M has been delivering innovative protective solutions to military personnel, committed to helping increase operational effectiveness and mission safety in high-risk environments. Find out more HERE.
Our world-class Armed Forces work tirelessly to defend the UK and protect our people all day, everyday. Let’s take time to salute our Forces this Armed Forces Day.
Brickmania creates premium, historical, brick-based building kits and minifigures using the finest quality parts and custom accessories. At Brickmania we believe that winners aren’t born… They’re built! Find out more about Brickmania HERE.
