Tank Driving

We thought you'd ask this! Driving a tank is totally different to any other vehicle you will have driven, which is why we put together this handy little video to explain how you actually drive a tank and how these full-tracked beasts move and steer. Just remember, there's no steering wheel on a tank, it's all levers!

Lots of people want to know if you can drive a tank on the road. The short answer is 'yes - sometimes' and you can read all about how and when you can drive a tank on the public roads in our in-depth blog article. So yes, in theory you can jump in your Chieftain and drive your tank down to your local McDonalds…

Yes. The tanks and military vehicles are usually Army surplus, so once decommissioned, they get sold off. Many of the tanks have served in front-line battle zones, so you can't get much more authentic when it comes to genuine military tank driving experiences.

You'll normally be at the controls of the tank with the hatch open, so you can see where you're going. It feels a bit weird, as you're using your hands on the levers inside the tank, but looking out above the hatch to see where you are. On some experiences, you may get to try driving the tank with the hatch closed, using the periscope - and that's a whole different ball game!

You need to wear comfortable clothes for being outdoors. Most tank driving operators provide overalls and helmets. As for what you wear on your feet, prepare for it to be muddy out there, so wellies or sturdy boots are best.

Yes! This is by far the most talked about tank when it comes to driving these military monsters. It's also the biggest one we have on the books, so little wonder it attracts so much interest. We have several suppliers offering Chieftain tank driving experiences around the UK.

At some venues, the big finale is driving a tank over a poor, innocent family hatchback as reward for the best driver of the day. Make sure you check each page for the details, or get in touch with us for more info by email, on-line chat or 01959 578100.

We've got FV432s, the renowned Armoured Personnel Carrier tanks, we've got rare Russian tanks and we've got the behemoth that is the Chieftain tank. As well as all these fully-tracked tanks, there's also an impressive collection of military vehicles for you to drive, from 6x6 DAF Army Trucks, to special edition Army Landys and go-anywhere ArgoCats.

Yes we do. These are all listed on our Junior Tank Driving pages . You can even buy experiences for little kids and big kids (i.e. Mums and Dads) to all go tank driving together.

All tank driving venues are off-road and most have purpose-built tank and military vehicle driving courses, which include things likes bumps, drops and hills for you to tackle. As those tracks churn up the earth, expect it to be pretty dirty and muddy out there, so dress appropriately.