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The Tank Museum

BOVINGTON
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6JG

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Website

Telephone: +44 01929 405096

Opening Times

Open New Year
Opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00*

* Closed 24, 25 and 26 December

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

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£14.00 per ticket
Child 5-16 years£9.00 per ticket
Child under 5 years oldFree
Group - Adults (more than 10 people)£9.10 per ticket
Group - Children (more than 10 people)£6.00 per ticket
Saver (1 Adult & 2 Children)£28.00 per ticket
Saver (2 Adults & 2 Children)£39.00 per ticket

Prices include a free annual pass. Book online for a reduced rate. Please see www.tankmuseum.org for more details.

Special Offers

  • Book online & save

    Book in advance on tankmuseum.org and save money on your entry ticket. 

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  • Dorset Kids Go Free 

    Dorset Kids Go Free 16s and under come to The Tank Museum on 10th October for free if you live in a DT or BH postcode. Accompanying adult to bring school letter, utility bill or driver's license.

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Website

Telephone: +44 01929 405096

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
4473 reviews
  • Certificate of Excellence 2019
  • Excellent
    3635
  • Very Good
    703
  • Average
    107
  • Poor
    14
  • Terrible
    14

Recent Reviews:

  • V9556VFtonic
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Mrs toni Crewe
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 9th May 2020
    Great day out lots to see and different events on through the year. Friendly and helpful staff, the team keeping everything together are amazing Read full review
  • Chapu77
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    My place in the world
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 23rd May 2020
    I ve been looking forward to visit this museum for ages. Unfortunately as it is not close to London I never had the opportunity to go there since all my trips to England were only for business and... Read full review
  • Mike W
    Weymouth, United Kingdom
    Good Day Out for Sons and Fathers
    5 of 5 stars
    Friday, 3rd July 2020
    I have visited here several times since it first opened and will continue to do so. There is so much to see and do that it can't all be done in one day. Thank goodness for the year long pass as it... Read full review
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Awards

  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Gold Award Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Gold Award 2019
  • Visit BritainWe're Good to Go We're Good to Go 2020

Facilities

Accessibility

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

Catering

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

Establishment Features

  • Coach drop-off point
  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Open All Year
  • Picnic Area
  • Shop
  • Toilets

Group Travel

  • Out of Hours Visits

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 2-4 hours
  • Families
  • Groups
  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - for cars and coaches. No charge.

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 12 people to receive discounted price.
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

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 - for pre-booked tickets for 12 or more people.
  • Min group size numeric qualifier - 12 people to receive discounted price.
  • Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

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
All routes
Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility
Wheelchairs provided
Free of charge

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

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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 2 miles (5 minutes drive) from Wool Railway Station.

There is a safe and convenient cycle route from Wool Railway Station, which is around 2 miles in length.

Public Transport Directions

The Museum is in walking/cycling distance (2 miles) of Wool Railway Station, which is on the mainline between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Bus number 55 connects the Railway Station to the Tank Museum (the bus only operates on certain days of the year). There is also a taxi rank at Wool Station.

JOURNEY PLANNING: Alternatively, use the journey planning website: www.travelinesw.com

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 405096

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TANKFEST 2020
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