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  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
  • Dads & Lads Tank Experience
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Dads & Lads Tank Experience

£219

In a nutshell

  • Drive a tank for 2 laps
  • Fire the paint cannon
  • Available April to October
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Product code: AYDA

Overview

Embark on an action-fuelled adventure together as you take the controls of a tank and fire giant paintballs at a target.

Tanks are renowned for offering a driving experience like no other, with just levers to manoeuvre instead of a steering wheel and what could be a more perfect way to enjoy the thrill of driving this historical vehicle than on a World War Two bombing range? With the addition of a giant paint cannon at the end, you’ll be able to unleash your competitive streak as you try and aim it closer to the target.

It’s the perfect way for Father and Son to bond, but please note this gift voucher is not just for ‘Dads and Lads’ though, as Mums and Daughters are also invited to join in, or if you just enjoy the thrill of being active outdoors looking for a unique experience!

Alongside this enthralling experience, this site offers additional facilities to enjoy, with a café if you fancy a bite to eat, along with an on-site museum, home to an array of historical tanks, with some that have featured in famous films including Saving Private Ryan. Some exhibits are also hands-on, where you get a real feel for their historical significance.

Before the fun begins, you’ll sign a disclaimer and be suited up in official tank-driving gear so you’ll really look the part for this thrilling activity!

An instructor will provide a health and safety brief and show you everything you need to know about tank driving during a demonstration lap, along with a short background on tanks themselves. You’ll learn about the tank’s different controls and how to steer whilst sitting back in the turret seats, enjoying the different twists and turns of the varied terrain. It’s a perfect confidence builder before Dad becomes the driver, where he’ll take the tank for 2 laps around the track. The hatch will be open for one lap and closed for the other, which is where you’ll truly be left to your own devices to enjoy the thrill of tank driving. With advice being provided by the instructor through a headset, it’ll feel like a real-life combat tank driving scenario. The child will be sitting up at the front, experiencing first-hand the exciting views of riding in a tank as they’re taken across the challenging course.

The action doesn’t stop there after you’ve hopped off the tank, as you’ll put your best aiming skills to the test with a paint cannon, which shoots massive paint balls at a target. You’ll be shown how to use this before you battle it out to see who has the better shot out of you both!

Key features

When can I go?

This experience is available Wednesday to Friday, from April to October. Weekends are available for a supplement fee.

How long will my experience last?

This experience will last approximately 45 minutes.

How many people is this experience for?

This experience is for two people, there may be other people there on the day.

Can I bring family and friends?

Up to 3 extra passengers are welcome at £30 per person. There is a spectator fee which includes museum entry.

What else do I need to know?

The minimum age is 8 years old, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

The maximum weight is 140kg (22st) and the maximum height is 1.93m (6ft 4").

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

We can’t control the weather!

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

How will I receive my gift experience voucher?

On the basket page, you can select from the following delivery options:

  • eVoucher: within 15 minutes ( Free ) 
  • eVoucher: direct to recipient on a specific date ( Free ) 
  • Royal Mail 1st class: 3-5 working days ( £2.99 ) 
  • Special Delivery: Next Day when ordered before 2pm Monday to Friday via DPD ( £7.99 ) 

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Jonathan from Customer Service

Armourgeddon Ltd, Nr Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Jonathan from Customer Service, July 2019

What did you get up to?
We found the location very easily after going through a small quaint village, we were very early so stopped off and enjoyed a great lunch at the local pub.
After lunch we moved on to Armageddon only 2 miles further down the road. We had a stroll around the museum while we waited for our experience at 14:30. After the museum, we grabbed a snack and watched others taking part in their experiences.
Charles took us to the tank and explained a lot about it answering every question we had confidently. We got in and it is very tight to move around and there was only 2 of us, hard to imagine what it is like with more than that. Charles took us round the 1st lap and then we stopped and shot the paintballs! The tank driving was one lap through the top while being able to see everything and then with the hatch closed, great fun but with the hatch closed it is tight and you can see very little, only relying on the commands from above. After all this you get to reverse park a 17.5 ton tank, interesting comes to mind.

What did you enjoy the most?
Firing paintballs from the tank whilst listening carefully to the commands from above! It was a great sense of achievement!

What did you get up to?
We found the location very easily after going through a small quaint village, we were very early so stopped off and enjoyed a great lunch at the local pub. read more

After lunch we moved on to Armageddon only 2 miles further down the road. We had a stroll around the museum while we waited for our experience at 14:30. After the museum, we grabbed a snack and watched others taking part in their experiences.
Charles took us to the tank and explained a lot about it answering every question we had confidently. We got in and it is very tight to move around and there was only 2 of us, hard to imagine what it is like with more than that. Charles took us round the 1st lap and then we stopped and shot the paintballs! The tank driving was one lap through the top while being able to see everything and then with the hatch closed, great fun but with the hatch closed it is tight and you can see very little, only relying on the commands from above. After all this you get to reverse park a 17.5 ton tank, interesting comes to mind.

What did you enjoy the most?
Firing paintballs from the tank whilst listening carefully to the commands from above! It was a great sense of achievement!
Top Tip

Can be a little dusty so may want to wear older clothes although overalls are provided.

Can be a little dusty so may want to wear older clothes although overalls are provided.

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Reviews

Overall
4.8
Enjoyment
4.8
Quality of Venue
4.5
Service
4.8
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Brilliant! Do.it!

Bollop - Verified purchaser

11/13/2024

Yes I recommend this product.

We had a Dad's and Lads session booked and it was fantastic! From the moment we got there, the staff were brilliant and couldn't do enough to help you out or just have a chat about the facility and experiences. They were all great with my son and ade him feel very welcome to the venue and activity. Our instructor in the tank (Mick I think it was) was great! Spoke in depth about the tank (which was fascinating!), it's history, other on site vehicles and general chit chat. He made my son feel a key part of the experience, engaging with him really well and making him feel right at home and confident with his role in firing the gun! Overall we had a brilliant time in the tanks and in the museum! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone! It's a great laugh and great fun driving a tank (moreso with the hatch down and being 6ft4"! Do it. You won't be disappointed! We're going to book again for next year!

When did your experience take place? 30 Oct 2024

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Fun but not value.

Barry - Verified purchaser

11/3/2022

No I do not recommend this product.

A little disappointed that the vehicle was a personnel carrier with a turret and not an actual tank as advertised. Fun to be in though and the instructor was friendly and knowledgeable. The gun is air powered, firing golf ball sized paint balls, fun but I expected something better. The route is a little sad, an oval around a flat field, maybe more could be done here, some up and down and maybe a ford or something. Sum up? Good fun , but no where near value for £170.

When did your experience take place? 08 Oct 2022

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Awesome day

Justin - Verified purchaser

10/3/2022

Yes I recommend this product.

What a great experience and day overall. Exceeded expectation. Great location, great staff and excellent museum.

When did your experience take place? 11 Sep 2022

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Open to all

Richard - Verified purchaser

9/1/2022

Yes I recommend this product.

A brilliant visit, not just for lads and dad's. Bought this for my girlfriend's birthday, she loved it. Mick the instructor was extremely informative and put us both at ease. The museum is full of interesting factoids.

When did your experience take place? 31 Aug 2022

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Dads n lads tank experience

Sam - Verified purchaser

9/1/2022

Yes I recommend this product.

Omg the boys had a ball they loved it so much great quality time together to. They are even planning to book again so that little man can drive the tank. Thank u for making the day so memorable and fun 🤩

When did your experience take place? 20 Aug 2022

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

A fantastic experience throughout

Gary - Verified purchaser

8/31/2022

Yes I recommend this product.

My Grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. It all started by visiting the Museum, along with my wife and two Granddaughters as well. The whole family had a great time in the several buildings that were all packed with military vehicles, all displayed with additional scenery to make it seem like real War time locations! We also made use of a nice cafe also. The Dads and lads experience was something else! The tank was amazing and the Instructor who was ex-military was excellent in his knowledge. To think that I drove a real life tank and my Grandsons smile showed how much he loved everything! Thank you so very much! 👏👍👊

When did your experience take place? 10 Aug 2022

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Amazing

Callum - Verified purchaser

8/31/2022

Yes I recommend this product.

Amazing experience - worth every penny!

When did your experience take place? 27 Aug 2022

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Thank experience

Lea - Verified purchaser

7/8/2022

Yes I recommend this product.

I got this for my husband and son On fathers day, a great day had by all.

When did your experience take place? 19 Jun 2022

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Great Experience

Duncan & Elliot - Verified purchaser

4/19/2022

Yes I recommend this product.

Driving the tank was a great experience, Elliot (11) really enjoyed the target shooting and riding in the tank. Very friendly staff! The museum was well laid out and informative displays - could have been slightly warmer - refreshement options were basic but good

When did your experience take place? 02 Oct 2021

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon Ltd

Great Fun

Jon O - Verified purchaser

7/24/2019

Yes I recommend this product.

My wife bought me the Adult and Child combo as a Xmas present, and me and my daughter had great fun (much more so than thought before going). I messed them about a little with the booking - the staff at Armourgeddon never lost patience. The day itself was unfussy fun - and Aidan our instructor/guide was funny, made all the activities interesting and he was not at all boring (as can be the case with guides of this type). Thanks for a great morning.

When did your experience take place? 20th July

What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Armourgeddon