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The Tank Museum

BOVINGTON
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6JG

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About

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

Come face-to-face with over 300 huge military machines and hear about amazing experiences as you explore our nine powerful and awe-inspiring exhibitions covering over a century of history.

Don’t miss for 2020 – the brand new Second World War exhibition, opening Spring. ‘WW2: War Stories’ tells the story of the British tank crewman through veteran interviews, artefacts, and – of course – tanks!

With trails and quizzes, interactive games and exhibits, indoor and outdoor play areas, and free talks and tours (including getting inside a real tank!), you can spend the whole day at The Tank Museum without getting bored. In the spring and summer holidays you can see Tanks in Action and ride round the arena in an M548 tracked vehicle, as well as craft activities during term-time weekends.

There are special events going on throughout the year at The Tank Museum including TANKFEST, model shows and Tiger Days, as well as a Christmas food fair and VE Day 75th anniversary celebration. PLUS take advantage of Dorset kids go free days and other event offers.

The Tank Museum is fully wheelchair accessible throughout, with free wheelchairs for hire available. As well as being close to Wool station, there is a large free carpark including coach, motorbike and disabled parking. There is an onsite restaurant and café serving a variety of hot meals, snacks, and drinks from Dorset and South West suppliers.

For more information about Dorset’s largest indoor attraction and to book online, visit tankmuseum.org.

 

Opening Times

Open New Year
Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)
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£15.00 per ticket
Child 5-16 years£9.00 per ticket
Child under 5 years oldFree
Group - Adults (more than 10 people)£9.50 per ticket
Group - Children (more than 10 people)£6.00 per ticket
Saver (1 Adult & 2 Children)£28.75 per ticket
Saver (2 Adults & 2 Children)£39.00 per ticket

Every full price admission ticket purchased (including Access All Areas, Special Event and Experience Days) automatically comes with an Annual Pass. Discounted tickets (for example Group Tickets and Complimentary tickets) do not include an 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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    719
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  • Poor
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  • Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

  • Stephen J
    Milton Keynes
    Extremely good all-round visitor experience
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 19th November 2020
    A very well-managed site. Extremely friendly and helpful entrance hall staff and staff around the museum were also very helpful, Excellent guidebook, extremely good value for money and available... Read full review
  • 215Mags
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Dont buy from the shop.
    2 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 26th November 2020
    Really enjoyed the Museum and the display. It was a bonus that the cafe served really nice food, all in all a good day out, until we went in to the gift shop whereupon I bought several gifts for... Read full review
  • johnpZ4299KQ
    Sidmouth, United Kingdom
    A must visit
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 28th December 2020
    Never seen so many and such variety of tanks . we start from the original concept and understand 100years of progression .All is well explained in a purpose built museum with refreshments available... Read full review
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Awards

  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Gold Award Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Gold Award 2019
  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2020  - Gold Award Dorset Tourism Awards 2020 - Gold Award 2021

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

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop
  • Tea Rooms

Catering

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

COVID-19 Response

  • 2m distancing in place
  • Capacity limit
  • Clear signage
  • Contactless payment possible
  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • COVID-19 risk assessment completed
  • COVID-19 staff training completed
  • Eat Out to Help Out
  • Face mask essential (not provided)
  • Face masks available for visitors
  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Floors clearly marked for social distancing
  • Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
  • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
  • Hygiene screens in place
  • Interactive displays closed
  • One way system
  • Online booking possible
  • Outside seating
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Queuing system
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands

Establishment Features

  • Coach drop-off point
  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Free car parking
  • On-site coach parking
  • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
  • Open All Year
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Picnic Area
  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets
  • Wedding Venue

Group Travel

  • Out of Hours Visits

Key Features

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

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - for cars and coaches. No charge.
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Contactless payment accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 12 people to receive discounted price.
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • 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
  • Themed Events

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

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