What’s on, when during October Half Term 2023!
Art-A-Tank Museum Trail & Commander Basil
Follow the new Art-A-Tank Museum trail and explore the Museum whilst seeking out artwork in each of the exhibitions. Follow Commander Basil and collect stamps for a prize.
Outdoor Play Area
Climb on our Centurion & Mark II in the new outdoor play area. Children must be supervised at all times.
Soft Play
Children must be supervised at all times.
Tank-Themed Activity Station
Build your own paper tank and create your own Tank Museum Memory to be posted on the Memory Wall.
The Tank Museum’s Volunteer Modellers
Have your modelling questions answered and learn how to paint your models from the experts in their live model painting demo.
Create Your Own Camo
Get creative and help decorate our Tank Shaped Black Board with your own chalk-drawn pictures and unique camo designs.
See Inside The Vehicle Conservation Centre
See the vehicles not on public display and find out how we maintain and restore them from the Vehicle Conversation Centre balcony.
Gel Master Gun Game
Challenge your family with the new gel master gun game, where you can see who is the best marksperson £4 for two players, pay on the day – card only.
Timings: 09:30 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 15:30
Tank Camouflage Activity
Learn how to hide a Tank and even yourself in plain sight using camouflage and Army tactics in this family handling activity.
Timings: 10:30 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 15:30
Climb Inside a Chieftain Tank
Climb inside a Chieftain Tank with one of our Guides and learn about what it was like to be a member of the crew. £4.00 per person or £13.50 Family ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children). Minimum height of 125cm. Card payments only. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times in the Chieftain. Subject to staff availability.
Timings: 10:30 – 13:30
Malcyart Colouring Workshop
Learn how to use a lightbox to create picture outlines ready for colouring. Colour in your own pre-made design, similar to those featured in The Tank Museum’s new colouring book. Suitable for all ages, duration approximately 30 mins.
Timings: 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 & 14:30
How To Draw A Tank Workshop
A chance to learn how to draw your own tank directly from The Tank Museum’s ‘How to Draw a Tank’ illustrator! Mark will take you through the steps of drawing some of the most popular vehicles in the Museum. Drawing workshop suited for both children and adults aged 8+. Colouring activities will also be provided for younger children. Duration approximately 45 Minutes.
Timings: 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
Take Home Your Own Caricature
Meet Niki who creates many of The Tank Museum’s animated designs and take home your own personal caricature. *Suggested Donation £2
Timings: 09:30 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 16:00
