The Norfolk Tank Museum is a small museum located in Forncett St. Peter, which is a village situated about 15 miles south of Norwich in Norfolk, England. The museum has a collection of tanks, military vehicles, and equipment from the Second World War and later conflicts.

The museum was founded in 2013 by military vehicle enthusiast Stephen MacHaye, who started collecting tanks and other military vehicles in the 1980s. The collection has since grown to include a variety of vehicles, including a replica Tiger tank, a working Sherman tank, and several armoured cars and transport vehicles.

The Norfolk Tank Museum is a popular destination for military history enthusiasts and families with children. It is open to the public on weekends and bank holidays from March to November, and on selected weekdays during the summer months. Visitors should check the museum’s website for up-to-date information on opening times and admission fees.

Where is one of the best places to experience and find out about tanks?

Head down to the Norfolk Tank Museum, visitors to the museum can climb inside some of the vehicles and learn about their history and use. In addition to the tanks and vehicles, the museum also has a range of military memorabilia, including uniforms, helmets, and weapons. Visitors can learn about the experiences of soldiers and tank crews through the museum's exhibits.

The Norfolk Tank Museum try wherever possible to create a hands-on experience and you can even sign up now for a 3-hour Tank Experience. This experience allows you to climb on in their main battle tanks, sit in the turret and driver’s seats and even handle some of the oldest firearms in their armoury. And then as part of the Tank Experience, you will learn how to drive their BV206 all-terrain tracked vehicle and the Saladin Armoured car on their off-road track. In the midst of an action-packed day take a breather at the cafeteria for a nice refreshment.

  • The museum opens 4th of April
  • Adults £9.00
  • Child (under 12’s with accompanying adult) free
  • Child (under 5 – 12) £5.00
  • Teenagers (12-17) £5.00
  • Family ticket (two adults + two children 12 -17 £25.00
  • Opening times on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
  • Only 14 miles away from Norwich city centre

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