Museums & Galleries · Dorset
The Tank Museum
📍 BH20 6FD
Photo: Michael Garlick (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See over 300 tanks on display
- Hear stories from soldiers who fought in tanks
- Explore Dorset's largest indoor attraction
- Browse an events programme including Tiger Day
- Shop models, books, clothing and gifts online
The Tank Museum is a large indoor attraction in Bovington, Dorset, telling the story of tanks and their crews. You can come face-to-face with over 300 tanks and hear powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them, with an events programme and an online shop selling models, books and clothing. It suits history enthusiasts and families wanting a big day out, with plenty of free parking on site. The nearest station is Wool station 1.3 miles away, making the museum accessible without a car. For those wanting to stay nearby, there are 38 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Parking
- Plenty of free parking on site
- Booking
- Tiger Day Autumn tickets selling fast, book ahead
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Indoor Areas
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🎪 What's on near The Tank Museum
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Fri 13 Nov · 20:00
Feel Free Friday
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00
Balcony Bar Hire
Canvas, Bournemouth · 15.5 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 20:00
Feel Free Friday
Canvas, Bournemouth · 15.5 mi
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🗺️ Plan the drive to The Tank Museum
🚆 Or come by train
- Wool 1.3 miles
- Moreton (Dorset) 3.2 miles
- Wareham 5.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page