The Tank Museum

BOVINGTON
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6JG

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Telephone:+44 01929 405096

About

The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays.

Our exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare spanning over 100 years of history. Exploring eight powerful exhibitions, you will come face to face with almost 300 armoured vehicles. This unique collection includes the world’s first ever tank, the feared German Tiger and the modern Challenger 2.

“The Tank Story” details tank history from its birth in 1915 to the present in a modern exhibition. “Battlegroup Afghanistan” transports you to today’s front line as combat veterans give their accounts alongside the vehicles used on operations today. In “The Discovery Centre”, as well as in the Vehicle Conservation Centre, you’ll see the breadth of our vehicle collections.

The Tank Museum’s First World War Centenary exhibition, “Tank Men”, tells the stories of the first men who fought bravely in these revolutionary machines. Let the “The Trench Experience” take you back in time to the trenches of the First World War, whilst “Warhorse to Horsepower” examines the role of horses in war.

“Tank Factory” explores the making and makers of tanks and don’t miss our temporary “Fury” exhibition, which uncovers the Museum’s involvement in the making of the film.

There are special events going on throughout the year at The Tank Museum including TANKFEST, Tiger Day and the Vintage Christmas Festival and Craft Fayre, as well as special activity programmes during the School Holidays.

TANKFEST, on the last weekend of June, is the world’s best display of historic moving armour! With stalls, food, entertainment and activities as well, this is an event for the whole family.

Don’t miss the explosive Tanks in Action Displays, every weekday during the School Holidays*. Watch in awe as tanks roll into action in our arena, with thundering engines and life-like explosions!

NEW for 2017 – Opening in spring 2017, don’t miss “The Tiger Collection”, which brings the Tiger tank family together in a world first.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£13.00 per ticket
Child 5-16 years	£7.50 per ticket
Group - Adults (more than 12 people)	£12.00 per ticket
Group - Children (more than 12 people)	£5.50 per ticket
Saver (1 Adult & 3 Children)	£29.00 per ticket
Saver (2 Adults & 2 Children)	£35.00 per ticket
Under 5 years old	Free

Book online for a reduced rate. Group discounts available, please see attraction website for more details.

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Recent Reviews:

Lynne L
Kendal, United Kingdom
Tankfest and the Tank Museum - excellent value and fascinating
Tuesday, 27th June 2017
We came here for Tankfest 2017 (24/25 June) & also had access to the Museum. It's packed with so many different tanks (British, American, German, Russian), armoured vehicles - nothing's restricted... Read full review
Eviebunny
eviebunny
Trip Type:
Couples
Spectacular Unique Museum
Tuesday, 27th June 2017
So we visited the site during Tankfest, so we had the delights of both the museum itself and the amazing event which took place. For my review I will focus on the museum itself. IF you have any... Read full review
DavidBurgess404
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
1st sight after 40 years
Tuesday, 27th June 2017
What a great place to visit with all you need and a lot of resting places for us old ones what a great idea it was to split a tank in two as it shows people that there is not a lot of room in these... Read full review

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Gradings

VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Gold 2016
Regional and Miscellaneous Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Winner of Winner 2016

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Tank Museum

Map & Directions

Road Directions

The Tank Museum is situated in South Dorset; it is clearly sign-posted from Dorchester, Blandford, Poole, Bere Regis & Wool. It is approximately 1.9 miles (5 minutes) from Wool train station. There is a safe and convenient cycle route from Wool station, which is around 1.5 miles in length.

Public Transport Directions

The Museum is in walking distance (2 miles) of Wool Railway Station, which is on the mainline between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Bus numbers 104 and X55 connect the Railway Station to the Tank Museum (the X55 bus operates daily from 28 May to 4 September 2016). There is also a taxi rank at Wool Station. JOURNEY PLANNING: Alternatively, use the journey planning facility on the Traveline website: www.travelinesw.com

Facilities

Other

Gift Shop

Attraction Facilities

Shop

Venue Facilities

Groups Accepted

Key Features

Celebrity connection
Families
Film or TV location
Groups
Haunted
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Largest collection of tanks in Europe.

Accessibility

Accessible to Wheelchair Users
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Facilities for the Disabled
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Children & Infants

Facilities for children - Children's play area

Parking & Transport

Coach Parking
On Bus Route - Buses X43, 103 and 104 - Tank Museum bus stop
On site parking - for cars and coaches. No charge.
Parking (free)

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - Self-service licensed restaurant; light meals, hot and cold snacks, 150 max.
Picnic Site

Payment Methods

All major credit cards accepted
Approx length of visit - 2-4 hours
Delta accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - 10 people
Solo accepted
Special group rates - At a discounted price
Switch accepted
Visa accepted

Establishment Features

Air-conditioning throughout
Cater for groups
Coach drop-off point
Conference facilities
Event venue
Event Venue
Free car parking
On-site coach parking
On-site Restaurant/Cafe
Open all year
Picnic Area
Shop
Tea / Coffee Shop
Toilets

Specialist Features

Family Fun
Marketed towards children
Marketed towards families - Lots of family activities
Marketed towards senior citizens - Of interest to veterans and people who lived through the World Wars

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given - Live Action Displays during School Holidays.
Educational Visits Accepted - Pre-booking required
Guided Tours Available for Groups - 20 people per tour, must be booked in advance, £30 charge applies
Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Pre-booking is essential

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Min group size numeric qualifier - 15
Wi-fi available

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Opening Times

2017 Opening (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00*

* Closed 24, 25 and 26 December

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities

Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance

Parking is provided for visitors

Parking on site

With designated parking for visitors with disabilities

Within about 50 metres of the attraction

Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:

Flat, ie. without steps

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

TICKET / INFORMATION / GIFT SHOP [WHERE APPLICABLE]

Guest information in large print format

LIFT

Lift

There is a lift

Verbal announcement for stops at each floor

Verbal announcement as lift stops on each floor

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:

Gift shop

Information point

Public toilet

Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

Ticket issuing point

Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet

Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:

Cafeteria

Restaurant

Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided

Menus available in large print [i.e.14pt and over]

Menus available in large print format

Restaurant/bar menus/bar prices available in large print format

STAFF

Staff have had disability awareness training

GENERAL

Audible alarm system

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Contrast markings on all glass doors and all full-height windows

Hearing loop system

Information screens have visual / audible subtitles

Non-smoking policy throughout the attraction

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility

All routes

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users