Put on your tin hat, settle into the driving seat of an Abbott tracked gun, an Armoured Personnel Carrier or a six-wheeled Stalwart, and get ready to learn tank driving! Very entertaining and surprisingly challenging, tank driving is an experience that everyone should try.

What's included

Training from an experienced instructor

As part of a small group you will be given a safety briefing followed by driving experience in up to three different military vehicles

Allow 2-3 hours for your visit

Tank Driving experience gift pack including smart wallet, personalised voucher and message card

PA cover to a value of, 50,000 plus cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day

When you arrive, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18's. Your tank driving session will usually be shared with other drivers. You will be given an initial briefing, followed by detailed training from an experienced instructor before being allowed to drive the vehicles yourself under his/her guidance (once you are judged to be safe enough).

Need to know

Minimum age 17 (under 18’s need parental/guardian consent)

Minimum height 5? (152cms)

Maximum height 6?4? (193cms)

Maximum weight 18 stone (114kgs)

Seasonal winter closures may apply

A full UK/European driving license is required

You should be in reasonable health and able to climb in and out of the vehicles which can be high and awkward to enter

The tank driving experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to venue

Locations

Avon - Bristol

Derbyshire - Swadlincote

Hampshire - Winchester

Please note all locations are correct at current time but may change or be withdrawn for reasons beyond our control.

FAQ's

Q: What does the experience pack look like?
A: The experience voucher and accompanying information are presented inside a smart silver wallet with a message card for you to add your own message. The accompanying documentation includes:
A booklet detailing information about your experience and how to make your booking
Insurance documentation (insurance is included free with most experiences, and covers the recipient for, 50,000 of Personal Accident insurance and Cancellation Indemnity, subject to terms)
A feedback form, so you can tell us how you got on.
All gift packs are sent under plain cover. The pack is designed to fit through a standard letter box.

Q: How long will the pack take to be delivered?
A: If you order before 2pm, we will usually dispatch the vouchers on the same day for which we give a lead time of two days (but may take up to five working days, depending on the postal service). Orders placed after 2pm will usually be dispatched on the next working day.

Q: How long do I have to use the voucher?
A: The voucher is valid for 9 months and you must take your experience before it expires.

Q: Can I extend my voucher?
A: Yes, you can extend the voucher for another nine months for an administration charge of, 20.00. Please note that Options Vouchers or Gift Cheques cannot be extended and you will need to select your chosen experience before the Options Voucher expires.

Q: How do I book my experience?
A: We will provide you with the exact locations and contact information of our centres once you have purchased the experience voucher(s). For most of our experiences you will book directly with the centres.

Q: I need to send my voucher to the centre where I have made my booking. Should I send it by registered post?
A: Yes, we would always advise you to send all documentation to us or to the centres by registered or recorded delivery.

Q: Are there any restrictions on taking part in the experiences?
A: Some of our experiences (typically driving or flying experiences) have weight or height restrictions, which are usually dictated by the vehicle or aircraft in which the experience will take place. Others may have an age restriction for insurance or legal reasons. Some of our driving experiences may also require a full UK or EU driving license. The majority of our experiences require you to be in a reasonable state of health and fitness, some (such as Tandem Skydive, Parachute Jump and Scuba Diving) require more detailed medical information. If you are in any doubt about your ability to take part in any of our experiences, please contact the centre directly and check before making your booking. ?

Q: What if I am not happy with my experience?
A: If for any reason you are unhappy with any aspect of your experience, you should bring it to the attention of the supplier on the day so that they have the opportunity to resolve it immediately. If you are still unhappy, however, please write to us explaining the circumstances, and we will undertake to investigate it further for you.