Tank Driving Experience Leicestershire

Get ready to rumble... your way around a purpose-built Leicestershire course in a huge military tank, with this fantastic tank driving experience, including one-to-one tuition!
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Leicestershire Tank Driving Experience
From £ 210 For 1 Person

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Get ready to rumble... your way around a purpose-built Leicestershire course in a huge military tank, with this fantastic tank driving experience, including one-to-one tuition!

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.

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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.**

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Driving Requirements

Drivers Minimum Age: 16
Passengers Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Weight: 22 Stone
Maximum Height: 6' 4"

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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.

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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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Activity Location

Leicester (Leicestershire)

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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

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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

Frank Hogarth - Preston
  • 22/06/2018
It was a brilliant day my wife Chris truly enjoyed it as a passenger. It brought back good memories when I served.
Chris Knight - Anonymous location
  • 05/09/2017
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience - both as passenger on the first lap, and as driver on the next. My instructor, Matt, was brilliant, giving just the right amount of advice and guidance, and making the whole journey worthwhile. Thank y...
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience - both as passenger on the first lap, and as driver on the next. My instructor, Matt, was brilliant, giving just the right amount of advice and guidance, and making the whole journey worthwhile. Thank you very much!
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Stephen palfreyman - Anonymous location
  • 01/09/2016
I had this as present , easy to book , very helpful staff, set in lovely surrounding, driving the tank was brill very good instructor, would recommend to anyone , would certainly look to do it again
Ella wild - Anonymous location
  • 19/10/2015
it was not long enough
Suzanne Gorman - Leicestershire
  • 28/09/2015
This was a gift and an absolute corker. Phil loved it and I enjoyed the experience as a passenger.
Peter Bourne - Kettering
  • 18/08/2015
A fantastic experience, enjoyed every minute. The staff were all friendly and helpful and our instructor, Joe, was excellent. Thank you very much.
Phil rees - measham
  • 13/05/2015
Well organised, staff friendly, switched on and humerous.
Carrie Holmes - Anonymous location
  • 12/09/2012
I had a bad wrist and didnt think I could drive the tank but the guys there were great and were doing everything they could to ensure I could make the most of my experience and it's one of the best things I've ever done, would highly recomm...
I had a bad wrist and didnt think I could drive the tank but the guys there were great and were doing everything they could to ensure I could make the most of my experience and it's one of the best things I've ever done, would highly recommend it and will certainly look to do it again in future!!
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Roger Pimm - Anonymous location
  • 20/06/2011
Sarah Cheesbrough - Anonymous location
  • 15/11/2010
Certainly a very fun afternoon, the centre itself is set in beautiful grounds with many other military vechicals to see. We went on a very warm and sunny day, perhaps more mud would have been better-but thats hardly the companys fault!
Jana Mosley - Anonymous location
  • 12/04/2010
We had great fun! After the experience my little 5 year old nephew was aloud to have a look aroud the tank and fire a paintball. He loved it! The staff was very helpful.

Questions about Leicestershire Tank Driving Experience

Do you need a valid driving licence to drive a tank?

Not at all! Tank driving can be enjoyed by all people over the age of 16.

Does the price of this experience include entrance to the military vehicle museum?

Yes, the tank driving participant will be able to enjoy a visit to the on site museum.

Does this Tank Driving Experience include any World War I or II vehicles?

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.

Which tank is used in this driving experience?

The vehicle is a FV432 armoured personnel carrier.

What tank do you drive when taking the Tank Driving Experience in Leicestershire?

The tank used in the driving experience in Leicestershire is an AFV 432.

Do you need a manual driving licence in order to book and take the Tank Driving Experience Leicestershire?

This experience is suitable for those 16+ and therefore, a driving licence isn't required. 

I'm 6'4". Will this prevent me from being able to take the Tank Driving Experience Leicestershire?

The maximum height is 6'4". You will still be able to take it, but you may be a little less comfortable.

I'm 6ft 4, would I still be able to take part in this experience?

Yes, the centre have advised you would still be able to take part in this experience. 6ft 4 is the maximum height for participants. 

Is the Tank Driving Experience Leicestershire bookable for weekends?

The experience runs on either Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the months of April-October.

Can my partner who's 6'7" take the Tank Driving Experience Leicestershire?

Participants will need to be no taller than the maximum height of 6'4".

What's the maximum height and weight for the Tank Driving Experience Leicestershire?

As of 2022 the maximum height and weight is 6'4" and 22st. 

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