Tiger Day Spring22 April 2023

Tiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it!

See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank, nearly exactly 80 years after its capture on 24 April 1943.

  • 22 April 2023
  • Open 0830-1700
  • See Tiger 131 in action – the world’s only running Tiger I
  • Battle re-enactment of Tiger 131’s capture by the Churchill tank, specially for the 80th anniversary
  • WWII Tanks in Action
  • Living History around the site
  • Get Tiger 131 ready for Tiger Day with the Tiger Workshop Experience HERE

Tiger Day Programme

What’s on, when!

Getting Here

How to get to the Museum by car, train or plane.

BOOK TICKETS

Book standard and Premium Tiger Day Spring tickets

Love WW2? Real Time History’s 16 Days in Berlin documentary is coming to The Tank Museum 22-23 April. Meet the team, see clips from the documentary and enjoy talks from world class historians. Includes tickets for Tiger Day Spring. Find out more HERE

Tickets

Tickets prices

STANDARD TICKET

See Tiger 131 in action!

FREE ANNUAL PASS WITH EVERY TICKET!
Price
Adult (16+)
Price
£24
Child (4-15)
Price
£13
Child (Under 4)
Price
£1
Family (2 Adult & 2 Children)
Price
£59.50
Family (1 Adult & 2 Children)
Price
£40.50
Family (2 Adults & 1 Child)
Price
£49.50
Carer
Price
Free
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Your Tiger Day ticket includes a free Annual Pass – so you can visit The Tank Museum as many times as you like in a year.

  • Explore The Tank Museum, the biggest collection of tanks in the world
  • Second World War tank display starring Tiger 131
  • Living History, Tiger artifacts, and much, much more!
The lucky winner will be able to take a ride in the infamous Tiger 131 around The Tank Museum arena at Tiger Day Spring, 22 April. 2nd and 3rd place will also be awarded a ride – vehicles TBC. 

All proceeds will go to support the work of The Tank Museum and the continued maintenance and restoration of the Museum’s vehicles, including Tiger 131.

The raffle will end at 12 noon on 3 April 2023. The winning ticket will be drawn on that day and the winner informed soon after.

Tiger Day Raffle Terms & Conditions
Online ticket sales will close at 12 noon on the 3 April 2023. Winner must be available on 22 April 2023 to claim their prize from The Tank Museum. Prize includes free entry to the Museum on Tiger Day, but travel to the Museum will be at the winners’ expense. This date is not transferable, however in the event of mechanical failure reasonable steps will be taken to re-arrange a mutually convenient date or substitute vehicle. Prizes are only transferable at the discretion of The Tank Museum. For safety reasons, it is essential that winners must be able to climb in and out of the tank unaided. The winner must be over 1.25m and aged 18 or over. By entering the draw, you are consenting to receive communications from The Tank Museum. Standard terms and conditions apply. Promoted by Richard Smith, The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG. Registered with Purbeck District Council in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005.

Get Tiger 131 ready for Tiger Day alongside the Museum Workshop Team. There are only two spaces available for each experience, so book now or miss out! 

  • Two dates available: 19 April & 13 September
  • 8.30am – 3pm
  • Experience includes hands-on maintenance of the world’s only running Tiger I, tour of Workshop, VCC, and Archive & Library, and delicious refreshments throughout the day.
  • You will also receive free entry to the relevant Tiger Day

TIGER WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE

Friday tickets include a standard Saturday Tiger Day admission ticket where you can spend the day exploring the Museum and enjoy the display.

Per person
Ticket
Per person
£350

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Terms and Conditions 

  • This is a very hands on experience! We ask that participants have some mechanical experience or are competent and interested in completing mechanical tasks.
  • Participants must be 18 years of age or over and at least 1.4m (4.6ft) tall, fit and able to climb in and out of vehicles unaided.
  • Please wear suitable clothing and shoes – we will provide black coveralls to wear. Please note, we do not permit the wearing of military or replica military uniforms.

Bring 10+ people to Tiger Day? Save 30% with Group tickets. Group tickets can be booked by emailing [email protected] or calling 01929 040596 and must be booked and paid for 28 days prior to Tiger Day. Please note, these do not include an Annual Pass, and groups must arrive at the Admissions Gate together.

GROUP TICKETS

Bring your group to Tiger Day, and save 30% on entry.

10+ PAYING VISITORS
Ticket
Adult
Ticket
£16.80
Child
Ticket
£9.10

Secure your copy of the 80th Anniversary Souvenir Show Guide to pick up on the day.

Featuring never-seen-before content, this special show guide commemorates 80 years since the capture of Tiger 131 in April 1943.

Premium Tickets for Tiger Day Spring are SOLD OUT

Each day features a full day of Tiger themed activities to satisfy the most avid Tiger fan.

PREMIUM TICKETS

Friday tickets include a standard Saturday Tiger Day admission ticket where you can spend the day exploring the Museum and enjoy the display.

FREE ANNUAL PASS WITH EVERY TICKET!
Day
Friday
Day
SOLD OUT
Saturday
Day
SOLD OUT

Friday Premium Ticket includes:

Friday 21 April

  • Lecture on saving Tiger 131
  • Look inside Tiger 131, the Panther, Panzer II and Panzer III
  • Tour of the Workshop
  • Delicious meal with your fellow enthusiasts

Saturday 22 April 

  • Standard entry into Tiger Day Spring
  • Watch the WW2 tank display starring Tiger 131 from a covered grandstand seat

Saturday Premium Ticket includes:

Saturday 22 April 

  • Standard entry into Tiger Day Spring
  • Watch the WW2 tank display starring Tiger 131 from a covered grandstand seat
  • Lecture on saving Tiger 131
  • Look inside Tiger 131, the Panther, Panzer II and Panzer III
  • Tour of the Workshop
  • Delicious meal with your fellow enthusiasts

Tiger Day Autumn

16 September 2023

Tiger Day FAQs

What you need to know about visiting Tiger Day.

Tiger Day Merchandise

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