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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £14.00 per ticket |
| Child 5-16 years | £9.00 per ticket |
| Child under 5 years old | Free |
| 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) | £35.00 per ticket |
| Saver (2 Adults & 2 Children) | £39.00 per ticket |
Book online for a reduced rate. Please see www.tankmuseum.org for more details.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent2602
- Very Good536
- Average73
- Poor9
- Terrible14
Recent Reviews:
- happyceewTrip Type:FamilyGreat day out with the family
Thursday, 19th April 2018We visited here over the Easter holidays and had a great family day there was plenty to do, you could get close to all the tanks and read about all of them. My children liked the idea that you could... Read full review - SuperpearAl Khobar, Saudi ArabiaTrip Type:CouplesBrilliant and huge!!Thursday, 19th April 2018My preconceived idea was that this museum would be in an old warehouse with old and half rusted hunks of tank. In reality it is huge, modern museum housed in a series of interconnected buildings, and... Read full review
- lynncadvisor68Rudgwick, United KingdomTrip Type:Couplesquick visit
Wednesday, 18th April 2018the way the museum is set out is what makes it. we only had about 4 hours to kill and my partner has been before so we popped in. staff helpful and friendly. tanks and info laid out extremely well. Read full review
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Winner of Winner 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Bronze Award 2017
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 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 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
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 2-4 hours
- Families
- Groups
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Min group size - 12 people to receive discounted price.
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
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - for cars and coaches. No charge.
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
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Coach drop-off point
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Open All Year
- Picnic Area
- 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 - for pre-booked tickets for 12 or more people.
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 12 people to receive discounted price.
- Wi-fi available
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Opening Times
| Opening (1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Closed 24, 25 and 26 December
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