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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £14.00 per ticket |
| Child 5-16 years | £8.00 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 www.tankmuseum.org for more details.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent2445
- Very Good517
- Average69
- Poor8
- Terrible13
Recent Reviews:
- Michael WChester, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayA good day out!!
Sunday, 15th October 2017Brilliant place to visit, the layout of exhibits very good, the staff are friendly and helpfull. The information boards and film clips are informative, its a very good insight into tanks , crews... Read full review - Panda055Melbourne, AustraliaTrip Type:CouplesGood displays and descriptions.Sunday, 15th October 2017This is the largest Tank Museum in the world and my husband was very keen to visit it, having read about it back in Australia. We actually spent about 5 hours here. It is very logically set out with... Read full review
- Dave JGloucester, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyEye opening historySaturday, 14th October 2017A great day of exploring the history with the grandsons. Brings it home just what conditions were like in the wars, and how technology has progressed in modern machinery. A greT display. Read full review
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
Video
- 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 number X55 connects the Railway Station to the Tank Museum (the X55 bus operates daily from 22 May to 3 September 2017). 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 January 2017 - 31 December 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Closed 24, 25 and 26 December
Related
Saturday, 21st October 2017 - Sunday, 29th October 2017
October Half Term - The Tank MuseumFun for all the family during October half-term school holidays.- more info
