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The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history this summer holidays with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids activities, and more at Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

With Tracked vehicle rides every day and Tanks in Action Displays running from 1pm Monday-Thursday, there's fun for everyone. There is plenty to choose from with invention-themed activities, kids tours and trails and even opportunities to participate in the live display.

See our programme to find out more about the latest dates and activities, click here.

 

 

 

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Visitors do not have to book in advance, but buying online is 10% cheaper than purchasing on arrival.

The Tank Museum
Bovington
Wareham
BH20 6JG
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Opening Times

Season (22 July 2024 - 1 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:30 - 17:00

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Road Directions

The Tank Museum is in south Dorset near Wareham and is signposted by the Brown tourist signs when approaching from Dorchester, Blandford, Weymouth and Poole.

The Tank Museum is about a 30-minute drive from these locations, about 45 minutes from Bournemouth and Salisbury, and about an hour from Southampton and Yeovil.

Public Transport Directions

The Tank Museum's nearest station is Wool (1.5 miles), which is on the South Western Railway mainline from London Waterloo to Weymouth, you can find the timetable here. Trains are frequent in both directions, and whilst it is walkable in about 30 minutes, you may prefer using local taxi company (Garrison Cars, T: 01929 463395) to take you to and from the station. There are also Beryl Bikes you can hire from Wool station.

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