The world’s best display of historic moving armour returns for three explosive days in June!
TANKFEST features three full days of arena action, with explosive displays of unique historic and modern armour running throughout the weekend.
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.
Single day, Photography Area and Grandstand Upgrades now on sale!
- Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June 2025
- 08:30 – 18:00 each day
- Three full days of arena action
- Reduced capacity compared to 2023 for smaller crowds
- Living History encampments
- Explore The Tank Museum
- Grandstand seating and VIP tickets now available!
…and much, much more!
Supported By:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Through a range of innovative product and service solutions, we provide increased availability, affordability, and capability. Now more than ever what we do matters – creating a safe and secure world, together. Find out more HERE

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.

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 2025, 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

Dorset Cottage Holidays is the largest independent holiday letting agent in Dorset, with over 60 handpicked cottages across the region. Family-run for over 25 years, we pride ourselves on offering a personal and reliable service to both guests and cottage owners. Find your perfect place to stay at a Dorset Holiday Cottage.

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.

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