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The Tank Museum
THE TANK MUSEUM - THE HOMEOF THE TANK
The Tank Museum in Dorset holds the world's best collection of tanks.
From the first tank ever built to the modern Challenger II, the Museum houses examples from all over the world. Our definitive collection comprises over 250 vehicles dating back to 1909.
Built on the site where some of the first tanks were tested, in the village where the Royal Armoured Corps is still based, The Tank Museum is the only place where many of these rare and historic vehicles can be seen. You will come face to face with tanks that have seen action in all the mjor wars of the 20th Century.
In our bursting programme of live action days, you can witness the awesome power of tanks in action. See our website or call for more information.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Opening 2012 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012
* Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Saver (2 Adults & 2 Children) | £32.00 per ticket |
| Saver (1 Adult & 3 Children) | £27.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £12.00 per ticket |
| Seniors/Disabled | £9.00 per ticket |
| Child 5-16 | £7.50 per ticket |
| Children under 5 | free |
Group discounts available, please see attraction website for more details.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Well signposted on all major roads from Weymouth, Dorchester, Bournemouth and Poole.
Public Transport Directions
By Rail - Wool Train Station (Weymouth to Waterloo Line).
Facilities
- Accept Children over 7
- Gift Shop
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Largest collection of tanks in Europe.
- Outdoor Attraction - Outdoor displays of moving tanks on certain days. Check website for details.
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Accept Children Over 3
- Facilities for children - Children's play area
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach Parking
- On Bus Route - Buses X43 First, 103 Damory and 104 Damory - Tank Museum bus stop
- On site parking - free
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Self-service licensed restaurant; light meals, hot and cold snacks, 150 max.
- Picnic Site
- Restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2-4 hours depending on personal interest
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 10 people
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - At a discounted price
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Switch accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Open all year
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- 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
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Pre-booking is essential
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 10
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
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