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What's Included
- Drive the Alvis CVR(T) Spartan Tank on a purpose built multi-terrain track
- A 20 minute driving experience
- Opportunity to try your hand at a variety of manoeuvres
- Allow approximately one hour on site for this experience
- Choose the 'with passenger' option to invite one guest to ride in the tank whilst you drive!
- Minimum age to be a passenger is 12 years
- FREE Entry to the museum is included for each driver
- The museum boasts a unique collection of aircraft and engines from the Golden Age of British aircraft manufacturing, from the end of WWII until the 1970s
What Can I Expect
Tank driving experiences at the exceptional location of Gatwick Aviation Museum in West Sussex! This is your chance to drive a Spartan tank on the event field just 300 yards from the end of the runway…
The Alvis CVR(T) Spartan tank is a combat reconnaissance vehicle, used to transport personnel quickly and efficiently, often in live battle zones. Thankfully, you won’t be in a war zone for this experience, but you will have over 20-acres to play in, so there’s plenty of room for you to rumble around in your fully-tracked tank.
And we have to say, with seven forward and seven reverse gears, finger-tip steering controls and an independent braking system, the Spartans are pretty exhilarating to drive, as they can reach speeds of up to 50 mph - and that’s going forwards or backwards!
In addition to your drive, all drivers on these sessions get free entry to the Gatwick air museum. Inside the large hangar, you’ll find lots of aircraft and parts, memorabilia, a fascinating display on the history of Gatwick Airport and the lovely in-house Galley cafe and gift shop.
As well as offering the tank driving experience for this fab Gatwick location, we also have a voucher for one driver plus a passenger, so you can invite anyone from the age of twelve years old to join you for the ride as you drive, then head to the Gatwick aircraft museum with them after.
When Is It Available
- Selected Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between April and September
- Dates and session times are subject to availability
- Please note due to popularity it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment, weekends especially get booked up very quickly
Location
- Gatwick Aviation Museum, West Sussex
Suitable For
- Minimum driver age 18
- A full driving licence is required
- Minimum passenger age 12
- Height restrictions: Minimum 4ft 6ins, maximum 6ft 4ins
- Participants should have a good, general fitness level and be able to climb in and out of the vehicle
- Not suitable for those with epilepsy, heart complaints or during pregnancy
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome and can join as passengers on the day for an extra charge
- Entry fees are payable if wishing to visit the onsite museum
Anything Else
- Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear should be worn
