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Tank Driving Experience Days: This Leicestershire experience lets you drive a tank for 3
glorious laps around a purpose-built obstacle course. This is a
really unique driving experience, for those who like a bit of
rough! Forget your sleek cars and your shiny tarmac, this one is
muddy, bumpy, loud, and larger than life!
This feels like an authentic military experience in many ways -
you'll be suited and booted in camo gear and a helmet, and driving
an authentic, 17-tonne modern military vehicle. Your instructor
will guie you through the basics before you take the controls and
rumble around the course yourself!Your day will begin with a vital
briefing concerning the instructions on how to drive 17 tonnes of
hardened steel. Then if you have managed to contain your excitement
long enough you will be let loose to attempt tackling the steep
obstacle course. Feeling confident? Well next you will have to try
it with all doors and hatches closed seeing only through your
periscopes! You will take full control of this amazing machine and
be in charge of where, what, why and how the tank moves over the
purposely difficult terrain.
When can you book Leicestershire Tank Driving Experience
This ticket is valid for bookings taking place on either Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the months of April-October.
**Please note, weekend bookings will incur a supplement fee of £20 per person. This is to be paid upon booking your date and time.**
Driving Requirements
Drivers Minimum Age: 16
Passengers Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Weight: 22 Stone
Maximum Height: 6' 4"
How long is the Leicestershire Tank Driving Experience
Experience Duration: 0:45
Time Spent at Venue: 1:15
This experience will last for 45minutes, with one-to-onetuition.
You will drive the tank for 3 laps, taking approximately 20-25minutes (depending on how fast you drive).
Please arrive 30 minutes before you are due to start.
Guest Info For Leicestershire Tank Driving Experience
Participants: The Tank Driving Experience Leicestershire is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 4
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
This is a one to one with the driver and instructor in the tank. You may bring up to 4 passengers to ride in the tank with you, at a fee of £30* per person to be paid to the centre on the day of the experience. There is a £9* charge per spectator - which includes entrance to the museum and other on site facilities. *Price is subject to change.
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What to Wear For This Activity
Please wear casual clothes and trainers that you don’t mind getting dirty. It is also advisable to bring a change of clothes
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.
Leicestershire Tank Driving Experience Reviews
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Questions about Leicestershire Tank Driving Experience
Not at all! Tank driving can be enjoyed by all people over the age of 16.
Yes, the tank driving participant will be able to enjoy a visit to the on site museum.
Unfortunately, due to the expense of operating classic or vintage military vehicles, there are no WWI or WWII tanks available to drive - all vehicles are modern. However, you can view a range of WWI and WWII models in the on-site museum.
The vehicle is a FV432 armoured personnel carrier.
The tank used in the driving experience in Leicestershire is an AFV 432.
This experience is suitable for those 16+ and therefore, a driving licence isn't required.
The maximum height is 6'4". You will still be able to take it, but you may be a little less comfortable.
Yes, the centre have advised you would still be able to take part in this experience. 6ft 4 is the maximum height for participants.
The experience runs on either Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the months of April-October.
Participants will need to be no taller than the maximum height of 6'4".
As of 2022 the maximum height and weight is 6'4" and 22st.
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