October Half Term

What’s on, when during October Half Term 2023! 

October Half Term
TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
Every day, all day

Outdoor Play Area

Climb on our Centurion & Mark II in the new outdoor play area. Children must be supervised at all times. 

Outside the Museum

Soft Play

Children must be supervised at all times.

Tamiya Hall

Colouring and Activity Station

Get stuck in with film themed colouring and puzzles.

Tamiya Hall

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.

Tank Story Hall

Tanks on Film Trail

Explore the Museum with our Tanks On Film trail, there’s a free prize at the end for every mini-tank enthusiast.

Museum Wide
Every day, 10:00 - 15:00

Be your own Film Star

Get close to tanks that feature on the big screen, dress up as a movie star and pose with the Museum’s most famous vehicles.

Museum Wide
Every day, 13:30 - 15:30

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.

VCC
Sat 26 October

Special Effects Workshop

Try your hand at SFX make-up! Free workshop, pre-booking essential. Suitable for ages 8+ but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Book here.

Briefing Room
28 Oct, 31 Oct & 2 Nov, 11:00 - 14:00

Diamond Faces Face Painting

Get your face painted by diamond faces.

Choose from a range of animals, superheroes, butterflies and princesses.

Tank Story Hall
2 November, 14:00

Purbeck Film Festival Fury Screening and Stunt Talk

Watch the iconic 2014 film starring The Tank Museum’s M4A2E8 Sherman ‘Fury’ and Tiger 131.

A different ticket is required, tickets are £20 and include entry to the Museum, the film screening and a VIP talk. Find out more here.

This specific ticket does not include an annual pass.

 

 

Briefing Room

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Kids Activities

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