The Tank Museum at Bovington houses the world’s finest collection of tanks and armoured vehicles with over 300 machines spanning 26 nations. This is Dorset’s largest indoor attraction and features tanks from the dawn of armoured warfare in WWI through to modern main battle tanks. Highlights include Tiger 131, the world’s only working German Tiger I tank, and the British Mark I, the oldest surviving combat tank. Interactive exhibits, simulator rides, and action-packed displays bring armoured warfare history to life. The museum explores the human stories behind the machines and the technical innovations that changed warfare forever. Annual Tankfest attracts 24,000+ enthusiasts. An unmissable destination for military history buffs and families alike.
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