Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £14.00 per ticket |
Child 5-16 years | £9.00 per ticket |
Child under 5 years old | Free |
Group - Adults (more than 10 people) | £9.10 per ticket |
Group - Children (more than 10 people) | £6.00 per ticket |
Saver (1 Adult & 3 Children) | £35.00 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.
TripAdvisor

- Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent3086
- Very Good607
- Average94
- Poor12
- Terrible15
Recent Reviews:
- Ben ZTrip Type:Friends getawaylack of space to look closley at the tanksThursday, 14th February 2019on the 10th feb me and my party went to the museum , one of the members of my is disabled. as you are putting on so many tempery excipids the tanks wear all squashed together and they wear very mixed... Read full review
- brun0murphyPlymouth, United KingdomGreat day outSunday, 17th February 2019We are a family of four and the kids loved it.easy parking tanks in the car park. We spent 3.5 hours i rhere not bored at all and a free years pass to go back Read full review
- Trip14014925721Blandford Forum, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesLarge exhibits some poorly lit and easy to walk intoSunday, 17th February 2019Visited the tank museum today to view the southern model show, although registered blind with help I still like to dabble with radio control modelling having particular interest in amphibious models... Read full review
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Winner of Winner 2016
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Bronze Award 2017
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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 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 X55 connects the Railway Station to the Tank Museum (the X55 bus operates from 15 April until 22 September 2018). 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
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
Opening Times
Opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Closed 24, 25 and 26 December