Name: Tank Driving Taster
Brand: The Gift Experience
SKU: XTDT
Price: 149 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)

Product Details

IN A NUTSHELL

Drive a tank + be a passenger
Free entry to on-site museum
Available April to October

Step back in time and immerse yourself in wartime Britain with this exhilarating tank driving experience! Take command of a 15-tonne military marvel for 2 heart-pounding laps around a historic WWII bombing range. It’s the ultimate way to dip your toes into the world of tank driving while soaking up a slice of history.

You’ll be joined by two other brave souls in the tank, taking turns to drive this mighty beast. When it’s your turn to take the wheel, you’ll start with the hatch open, but soon enough, you’ll close it and navigate using just the periscope. Get a real taste of battlefield life as you tackle the rugged terrain!

When you’re not driving, kick back in the turret seat and revel in the thrill of being a passenger. Enjoy panoramic views of the breathtaking Leicestershire countryside as you rumble along.

Plus, your adventure includes free access to the on-site museum, packed with an impressive collection of military vehicles. From a 1947 Bell 47G helicopter to a classic 1940s M4 105 Sherman, and even tanks from iconic films like Saving Private Ryan, there’s plenty to explore!

Before you jump into the driver’s seat, you’ll get a brief on the tank to ensure you’re ready for all the tank-tastic fun. Then, gear up with a uniform and helmet and get ready to conquer the tough terrain for two thrilling laps. This is a gift experience that promises excitement and a hefty dose of history!

This experience is available on Wednesdays, from April to October. Sundays are available for a supplement fee.
Your experience will last approximately 1 hour.
This experience is for one person, there will be three people per tank.
You are welcome to bring spectators to watch for a fee.
The minimum age is 16 years old.
The maximum height for participants is 1.93m (6ft 4"). The maximum weight is 139kg (22st). Please note that accessing the vehicles involves climbing into tight spaces.
This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Product Reference: XTDT / 76571

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Locations

More Details

Nr Lutterworth - Armourgeddon Ltd
Leicestershire - Midlands

About this experience

Availability: This experience is available on Wednesdays, from April to October. Sundays are available for a supplement fee.
Duration: Your experience will last approximately 1 hour.
Group Size: This experience is for one person, there will be three people per tank.
Minimum Age: The minimum age is 16 years old.
Fitness: The maximum height for participants is 1.93m (6ft 4"). The maximum weight is 139kg (22st). Please note that accessing the vehicles involves climbing into tight spaces.
Spectator Information: You are welcome to bring spectators to watch for a fee.
Qualifications: You do not require any qualifications to take part in this activity.
Weather Dependant: This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Tested By Us

To make sure each and every experience creates the most memorable moments at the highest quality, we have our own team test them as often as we can.

Jacki from Contracting

for the second lap with the hatch lid down, which is where it gets fun!

What did your experience entail? The location was very easy to find and well signposted on route, there was also a tank strategically located at the top of the drive which led to the venue. I parked close to the archery range and changed into old trainers before heading over to the reception. I was slightly early so had a wander around the museum and grabbed a coffee while waiting for my experience to start at 12.00. Mick our instructor introduced himself and the other two people in the group, before fitting me with a safety helmet and briefing us on how the experience would run and how to safely move around the tank. Mick was great, his humour mixed with his knowledge and enthusiasm was perfect. I drove the tank for two consecutive laps, for the first lap my head was out of the top providing good visibility, familiarising myself with the leavers and manoeuvring the machine, for the second lap with the hatch lid down, which is where it gets fun! My view was now restricted to only being able to see via a letterbox size window whilst receiving instructions from Mick via a head-set. After being in the driving seat for two laps which was great fun, we all moved one seat, anticlockwise this provided each of us with new position / role within the tank for a total of six laps. I can honestly say being a passenger was almost as much fun as driving. What did you enjoy the most? There had been a couple of days of rain prior to my experience so the course was muddy with some large, water filled potholes. It was great fun driving through these knowing that the machine would just breeze through.

Top Tip

1. Be the third person in the driving seat if you want to reverse park a tank!

Where Did

Armourgeddon Ltd, Nr Lutterworth, Leicestershire