Experience Tank Driving - Hampshire
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Tank Driving Experience Days: This is a fantastically enjoyable and utterly unique half day
experience where you get get the chance to control a fully
operational tank! Measuring 7m long and 3m high, the Chieftain
really is a phenomenal piece of engineering and some serious war
equipment! After this thrill, you can then get behind the wheel of
another of the World's finest fighting machines ... the Abbott
FV433 SPG. The fully operating swivel gun made this tank one of the
most feared in wartime, and you won't find it hard to see why!
Next up is the FV432 Armoured personnel carrier - the most common
variant since the 1960s where it was used to transporting infantry.
As if this exhilarating experience wasn't quite enough to satisfy
you, you get the added bonus of driving a tracked Stormer! It may
be smaller, but it's still huge fun exploring in this mighty
vehicle! Your knowledgeable instructor will assist you with all the
driving techniques, so you'll be amazed at how far you come!Once
you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day will
begin with registration and a full safety briefing. You will have
professional instruction throughout the experience as you drive the
700hp Chieftain Tank, Abbot SPG, Armoured Personnel Carrier and the
tracked Stormer. There will be complimentary refreshments available
and at the end of the experience you will receive a certificate of
achievement to remember your day with.
When can you book Hampshire Tank Driving Experience Day
This experience is available on one weekend per month between March and October. We advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment, as this is very popular.
Driving Requirements
Minimum Age: 16
Minimum Height: 5ft
Maximum Height: 6ft*
*If you are over 6ft please let us know.
How long is the Hampshire Tank Driving Experience Day
Experience Duration: 3:30
Time Spent at Venue: 3:30
Your experience will last 3.5 hours, with around 7-10 mins in each vehicle.
There are 2 start times for this experience (subject to availability) - 9.00am and 13:00pm.
Please arrive 15 minutes before you are due to start.
Guest Info For Hampshire Tank Driving Experience Day
Participants: The Experience Tank Driving - Hampshire is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 5
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
There is a £15pp fee for Spectators to attend. This includes a'Ride on a Tank' & complimentary tea and coffee. Children under10 years are free.
This is generally a 5:1 participant to instructor ratio.
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What to Wear For This Activity
Dress comfortably and warmly. Sturdy boots are advisable, as are waterproofs during wet weather.
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
This experience can be affected by extreme weather conditions. If in doubt, please contact the centre. Contact details will be provided once booking has been completed.
Hampshire Tank Driving Experience Day Reviews
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Questions about Hampshire Tank Driving Experience Day
Although there is no set restriction, leg room can be an issue for taller participants, and those over 6' may experience some discomfort. You are, however, welcome to give it a go on the day and try another vehicle if your height proves to be a problem.
That would depend on his physique. In the past they have had men who
are 6"6 and have been able to drive the tanks, and some that cannot.
The provider advised that if they cannot fit comfortably in the tanks then they
will try them in the other vehicles.
Your husband should be fine at that height. They 6ft as a guideline but have had people taller before.
There are no strict height or weight restrictions for this experience, however your husband would need to be able to navigate his way in and out of the tank.
The only issue may be with the Chieftain. If you are too tall then you will get to another go in one of the other vehicles in the Experience Tank Driving - Hampshire.
If on the day it turns out your dad is over 6 ft, he will still be able
to take part, however he may be a bit squashed in the vehicles.
We generally advise that although there is no set restriction, leg room
can be an issue for taller participants, and those over 6' may
experience some discomfort. He is, however, welcome to give it a go on
the day and try another vehicle if his height proves to be a problem.
Leg room can be an issue for taller participants, and those over 6' may experience some discomfort. You are, however, welcome to give it a go on the day and try another vehicle if height proves to be a problem.
They do say for being comfortable that 6' is the maximum, however they might be able to accommodate taller.
No, you do not need a license. Please specify upon booking whether or not you hold a full driving license.
Spectators are welcome to ride in the tank with the participant driving. There is a £10pp fee for spectators to attend. This includes a 'Ride on a Tank' & complimentary tea and coffee. The fee is payable directly to the experience provider upon booking.
You will not need a license for this experience. Requirements are as follows:
Minimum Age: 16
Minimum Height: 5ft
Maximum Height: 6ft
I have contacted the supplier to see if this would be an issue, they
explained that the participant may struggle to get into the Chieftain
Tank. However they did say the participant is welcome one the day
of the experience and if they are not comfortable in the Chieftain Tank
they are able to substitute this or another tank.
Although there is no set restriction, leg room can be an issue for taller participants, and those over 6 ft may experience some discomfort. However, participants are welcome to give it a go on the day and try another vehicle if their height proves to be a problem.
Yes, bookings are able to be made prior to opening in March for the Tank Driving Experience in Hampshire. Dates will usually be released at the start of the new year, and we always recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Although there is no set restriction, leg room can be an issue for
taller participants, and those over 6' may experience some discomfort.
You are, however, welcome to give it a go on the day and try another
vehicle if your height proves to be a problem.
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