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Tank Driving Experience Days

Tank Driving: Everything you need to know

Ladies and gentlemen: are you ready to get heavy? There’s nothing like a few tons of Armoured Personnel Carrier to show everyone who’s boss.

After a training session, you’ll join your team to manoeuvre your tank into battle: you can even upgrade your experience to carry passengers. Try an obstacle course with the hatch open, then try it again with the hatch closed and just a periscope for guidance!

If looking down the barrel of a cannon isn’t enough, take your tank driving experience one stage further by engaging in the most brutal of all battles: try paintball combat too! Your team will have to drive, move, aim and fire, working in tandem to win the game.

You can also choose to drive four big boys in one day with our Hampshire experience: test your nerve in a Chieftain 700hp, an Abbot field gun, a quad bike and the all-important APC tank. Or visit Northamptonshire to pick up some SAS skills with our Full Monty experience: you’ll fire various types of weaponry and drive at least four different vehicles.

Most sessions are lead by soldiers with battlefield experience, so you can be confident that you’re always in safe hands.

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FAQs

Q: Do I get to drive the tank?
A: Yes, all experiences include an element of driving and you’ll be fully trained before you’re let loose. You may also get to drive other vehicles and use various weapons (check out the comparison table for more information).
Q: Do I need a driving licence?
A: No. If your driving test included squashing cars and firing paintballs at people, you probably failed it anyway, right? Some activities are suitable for children as young as 12, although check the terms and conditions carefully before you buy the voucher.
Q: Can I bring spectators?
A: Most venues can accommodate spectators. You will normally have to pay a surcharge of between £10 and £30 per person, but the fee often includes snacks, or even a free ride on a vehicle (or a ride in the tank while you’re driving it!). There may be a minimum age restriction for spectators, so if you want to bring kids to watch, call our team first and make sure they’ll be allowed.
Q: Will I be alone or in a team?
A: After your training, you may be placed in a group of 2-3 people for team games and activities. During solo driving experiences, one or two of your spectators may be allowed to ride in the tank with you.

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Tank driving experience in Leicestershire Tank battle paintballing Tank driving experience Full Monty Tank Day
Location Leicestershire Leicestershire Hampshire Northamptonshire
Duration 45 minutes Two hours Three and a half hours Full day
Availability Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays from April to October Varies - check with our team Saturdays between April and October Last Saturday of every month from March to October