Festive Fun this Winter

Well worth the visit. We have been meaning to visit for some time and are so glad we did. A fabulous well laid out and informative exhibition. I think there was a good balance for those with little knowledge and those with a lot. Breaking the space up into distinct zones was a good way to switch between subject areas. We appreciated the technical aspect of the tanks being interwoven with the human factor. Uncomfortable at times but an important acknowledgement and respect given to those that pay the ultimate sacrifice.

Great place A brilliant exhibition. 3 hours here not enough. Amazing place

Fantastic day out for all! Fantastic place to visit!
So many different tanks from different campaigns. Well laid out in the various themed halls, many with actual battle scars and all with information boards telling you the history of the model and often of that particular tank. Free talks are given on certain topics at various times and there is a gaming zone for the kids.
I used my mobility scooter and there wasn’t anywhere that I couldn’t go, including all around most individual tanks. Ramps and an elevator also make things easy. There is lots of toilets around, including some just inside the entry doors, just what you need after a car journey!
The cafe has a good selection of food, snacks and larger meals plus drinks etc, all of them reasonably priced too.
The obligatory shop at the exit has an enormous selection of models of the tanks, plus tons of other toys/t-shirts/books etc.
We were there over 4 hours and we didn’t see everything, including the conservation centre across the car park, however your entry ticket gives you an annual pass (excluding special event days) so you can go back and pick up where you left off for free.
It’s well signposted with a massive car park too, with loads of disabled parking right outside the door.

What a Great Day Out! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Tank Museum - so interesting and lots to see. Very good value for money with a nice restaurant and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Great experience We had a fantastic visit . It’s so well laid out and really interesting. We only stayed a couple of hours and did a few of the rooms but will be able to go back anytime in a year to do more . Highly recommend !

Too much to see in one visit Last visited during the "Tankfest" 3-day event in June 2025, having also attended 1 day at the previous year's equivalent event. Prior to this, I had visited the museum on non-event days during holidays in the 1980's and with my own family in the 00's & 10's. As such, I have seen the site develop. It is without doubt one of the best museums I have ever visited, and my recent experience of attending during the "Tankfest" event has only doubled down on my previous perception. If possible, I would suggest visiting on a non-event day to get a better opportunity to view all the static exhibits in a less busy environment. Then visit again whilst a live demonstration event is occurring so you can see in the live show arena some of the exhibits in action, as well as enjoy the additional retailers and food & drink providers that appear at these events. Parking is on-site and free, and there are plenty of good quality interactive exhibits as well as permanent refreshment outlets. Too much to see in one visit.

Explosive! What a fantastic day out.
I was fortunate to have a personal guide who shared his wealth of experience being a retired serving British Army Officer.
The displays were well laid out and informative.
The cafe food was average and not very hot.
The ticket lasts a year which allows many return visits
Can fully commend.

My Father's History is here An amazing place at many levels.
Of interest to anyone with a sense of history and absorbing to those with memories (personal or parental) of conflict across the last century.
Well documented exhibits with volunteers to fill in for anyone of an inquisitive mind.
My first vist was at a time when a few tanks were in a large shed. Over the years the museum has expanded beyond anything we could have imagined and into a great window into the successes and trials of imaginative and brave men and women.
Photograph shows a Churchill with my father's mascot Black cat that travelled from Bovington, through Normandy, France Belgium Nijmegan and Germany and lived to not tell the tale.

Tank history comes alive A rainy day at the start of February, and a visit to one of Dorsets greatest indoor attractions that is suitable for every age. Note that the design of the museum means those with mobility issues are well covered.

We started off with the ww1 trench experience, and it certainly awakens the senses! Onwards through ‘warhorse’ and on to tanks of all decades. And not just British tanks but those from Nazi Germany also.

This was a wet winter visit. There are outdoor exhibits too. If you want a summer sensory explosion go to Tankfest! Amazing !

There is a gift shop packed with goodies for all ages. There is also an excellent cafe that serves snacks as well as main meals. I think a jacket spud with plenty of toppings and salad for £6.95-£7.50 is excellent value! And it was tasty!

All the staff around the museum were super friendly and knowledgable.

Would i go again? YES !