The Tank Museum
BOVINGTON
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6JG
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6JG
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020
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Opening Times
| Open New Year |
|---|
| Opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Closed 24, 25 and 26 December
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 per ticket |
| Child 5-16 years | £9.00 per ticket |
| Child under 5 years old | Free |
| 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.
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent3713
- Very Good719
- Average109
- Poor15
- Terrible14
Recent Reviews:
- PozzzaStoke-on-Trent, United KingdomSooooo many tanks!
Sunday, 15th November 2020Sooooo many tanks! Not sure what I was expecting but this place is HUGE! Goes some way to justify the quite high entry fee. What stood out at this place was it was not just a collection of tanks. The... Read full review - Stephen JMilton KeynesExtremely good all-round visitor experienceThursday, 19th November 2020A 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
- 215MagsManchester, United KingdomDont buy from the shop.
Thursday, 26th November 2020Really 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
Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Gold Award 2019
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
COVID-19 Response
- Eat Out to Help Out
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
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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