VISIT THE TANK MUSEUM

Superb. The best military museum for old grognards and families with kids alike. I have been to many military museums and have a family membership of the IWM. We visit local volunteer run museums too. But the Tank Museum is the most impressive museum we have ever been to. To be honest, we were ignorant and thought it was just a warehouse full of rusting tanks. In fact, the Tank Museum is superbly organised, the exhibits are well-presented beside each tank and information is just detailed enough. We have never experienced a museum so well set up for young children too. Our 7, 5 and 2 year olds had a great time from the wooden tank climbing frames outside, through the collection of stamps, the interactive exhibits, model building, World or Tanks gaming area and shooting arcade games, they were fully occupied throughout. Even the softplay next to the picnic/cafe area was brilliant for tired parents. We were there before 11am and left at 4pm. The admission fee - especially as you can re-visit whenever you like for the rest of the year - is good. If we lived closer, we'd be regulars. Wish we could do Tank Fest!

Good Good very moving but a enjoyable day

Time well spent at The Tank Museum We went on the 1st of June with my son who is special needs David absolutely loved it. And a gentleman called Jock who works there, took his time answering David's question patiently. Makes such a difference for our experience. We spent just over 4hrs there. Only downside, was the cafe where they had a children's play area, it was very noisy with screaming children and some running around the cafe

Great day out! We visited the tank museum while staying at a holiday resort in poole, It is a really great indoor space and it is absolutely huge. Although it is absolutely full of great military history we we're there to entertain the kids. They have multiple tanks you can enter safely and have a look at. They have a nice modern softplay for smaller children which was a really good, also located right next to a cafe serving food & drinks etc..

The price was very reasonable for what can easily be a full day out. The ticket can be reused for 1 year from the date of purchase at no extra cost which is great although we are only here for this week from Newcastle.

They have a modern gaming area for older kids and some retro style arcade gaming machines along with a couple physical play and dress up areas.

Overall we have a very positive experience here and wss a great easy day out on a rainy day. Gift shop was also really cool and very reasonably priced. You can pick yoys up for as little as £1 if you were on a tight budget.

First class From entering to leaving this was a truly amazing experience.Knowing my passion for vintage war machinery my wife accompanied me but I thought that she only went so that I would go.She was mesmerised by the amount of personal item that the museum has collected which help bring the story of all the conflict to life.As we left she said that she would like to return.For myself the collection of vehicles was fascinating,it shows the story from the first tanks to the modern times.One good point was that there is no rushing about,plenty of room and most important in these times the prices are very reasonable.The cafes and shops are affordable .Well worth a visit and when we can make the 200 mile journey again we will be back 👍🤗🤗🤗

An experience not to be missed - even if you don't have an interest in tanks ! A fantastic day spent here yesterday, 17th May 2026.
So many fascinating facts & the size & scale of the tanks exhibited was amazing.
The information about, and the artifacts & memorabilia of the lives, experiences, commendations & medals awarded to the many service personnel was very moving.
The drawers of medals were truly awesome & so humbling.
We'll be back as it really was too much to take in,in just one day. Fabulous! Highly recommended.

Tanks!!! What a place for any tank lover!
Such a great day out

A place for historians and non-historians A place for historians and non-historians. I particularly was impressed at how they engaged young people with information and displays. I could have spent two days here. Will go back when I am in the area next. I bet the event days are something special

Fun and facts. What a place we travelled down from Scotland just to visit this attraction my Autistic son absolutely loved it so much to see.Had a games room,dress up,to many tanks to count and all the information about them.This country would be lost with out these museums to let future children see what women and men had to endure in World War 1 and 2 and all the other conflicts thru the years.Its a great day out full of fun and facts.Great family day out .