'Military Machines' Ultimate Driving Leicestershire

What Can I Expect

Get kitted up and ready for madcap military driving experiences in Leicestershire! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to trundle around the countryside near Husbands Bosworth, just south of Leicester, in your pick of two or three heavy and medium-weight military tanks and vehicles.

At this venue there's always a full fleet of armoured military vehicles ready and waiting to be driven. And one of them will catch your eye straight away - the FV432 tank. This armoured personnel carrier is always a customer favourite and starting up those huge Rolls Royce engines certainly gets your attention.

Lots of soldiers learn to drive heavy trucks in the military and this experience gives you the chance to have a go in a Bedford MJ truck. An army favourite for several decades, the M series trucks are resilient, rugged and have impressive off-road capabilities as, despite their big size, they are 4x4.

The fire truck is pretty unusual too. It's a cumbersome piece of kit and the driver's seat is in a central position, so it feels really different to drive - but is totally cool and great fun!

And last but not least here in Leicestershire, is the ex-military Land Rover. Liveried up in battlefield ambulance style, this is exactly the sort of work the faithful Landy was built for. It's sure, stable and nimble too.

No matter which heavyweight military vehicles and trucks you choose, you'll love the special 1.2 mile, mud-filled course at this challenging military driving experience site in Leicestershire.

When Is It Available

• Experiences are available Wednesday to Friday between April to October
• Weekend dates are available for an additional charge of £20 per person payable when booking your date

Suitable For

• You must be at least 17 years old and hold a full driving licence
• If you are taller than 6'4" or heavier than 22 stone you may find it difficult to drive some vehicles. Access to some vehicles involves climbing into tight spaces

Spectators

• Visitors are welcome for a charge of £12pp payable on the day, which includes entry to the Military Vehicle Collection and gives access to the viewing area
• Up to two guests may be able to ride as passengers, if there is room in the vehicles, for an extra fee of £30pp payable on site (minimum age eight years)
• Toilets and changing facilities are on site
• Hot and cold drinks and food are available to purchase on site

Anything Else

• Vehicles used are selected by the operator on the day, individuals and smaller groups may be able to pick from the selection