Tank Driving Thrill

This is a great opportunity to get behind the wheel of 17 tons of military steel - a FV432 armoured personnel carrier. With the help of supportive instructors, you will soon get to grips with this mean machine. Using your new found skills, you will have to tackle a tricky obstacle course with the hatches open and your head out. This is the simple part! Now it's time to try the same course with hatches closed and navigating using the periscope. With your peripheral vision gone, a sudden realisation of how hard this is gives the ultimate adrenaline rush.

Your experience will start with an introduction and safety briefing given by the friendly instructors who will give an overview of the tank and it's controls. After spending some time getting used to the tank you will be given your first test. Negotiating a tricky tank course set in a World War II bombing range. If your confidence is running high then you'll want to try it again but under more challenging conditions. Hatches down with only your periscope to guide you in total you will have 3 laps around the course. Are you up to the challenge?

When can I go?

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

How long will my experience last?

Your experience will last approximately 1 hour.

How many people is this experience for?

There will be up to 3 other participants in the tank.

Can I bring family and friends?

You are welcome to bring spectators to watch the battle at a cost of £9 per person which includes entry to both the Collection Building and Spectators Area.

What else do I need to know?

The minimum age is 16 years old.

The maximum height for participants is 1.93m (6ft 4"). The maximum weight is 139kg (22 stone). Please note that accessing the vehicles involves climbing into tight spaces.

You do not require any qualifications to take part in this activity.

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 ( Free ) 
• Special Delivery: Next Day when ordered before 2pm Monday to Friday via DPD ( £7.99 )