Virgin Experience Days Tank Driving Taster For One Person (17 Years +)
Item #359621
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
- Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
- Two laps driving a 17-tonne tank as part of a crew of three
- An expert instructor to guide you through the course
- Free entry into the onsite military museum and collection
- Additional spectator fee: £7.00pp
Get into the driving seat of a 17-tonne tank with this Tank Driving Taster and try your hand at some military vehicle mastery on a former WWII bombing range.
You’ll be getting your hands on an armed and armoured FV432 APC, driving for two laps before letting your fellow crew members try their hand at mastering the controls. You’ll experience both hatch-open driving for times of safety and the hatch-down, periscope-up driving that our fighting men and women need to do when safety’s paramount.
An expert instructor will be on hand to guide you through the course, and you’ll also free entry into the onsite military museum and collection. See everything from a 40s military helicopter to a Sherman tank, and spend the day surrounded by military tech on this driving day with a difference.
After arriving at least 15 minutes before your experience is scheduled to start, you’ll check in at the tank driving reception before being equipped with a tank suit and Kevlar helmet.
Once you’re beside your vehicle in a crew of three your tank driving instructor will give you a detailed safety briefing before the first driver takes their place for two laps around the course. Once it’s your turn you’ll move into the driver’s position to take the tank around for two laps of your own, one with the hatches open, one looking through the periscope. At the end you’ll have free entry into the onsite military collection.
Participant guidelines
Minimum age: 17
Maximum weight: 22 stone
Maximum height: 6ft 4in
Participants must be medically fit to take part
A driving licence is required
Spectators are welcome. A fee of £7.00 per spectator will be charged. This includes admission to view the Tank and Military Vehicle Collection.
No dogs allowed on site
The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
What's Included?
- Two laps driving a 17-tonne tank as part of a crew of three
- An expert instructor to guide you through the course
- Drive a lap with hatches open and a lap guided by the periscope, each with their own challenges
- Free entry into the onsite military museum and collection
- Experience gift pack
Locations
Leicestershire - Lutterworth
Availability
This experience is available April to October on Sundays and selected Wednesdays between 09.00 and 17.00.
We recommend you book at least eight weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 45 minutes for the driving plus additional time to visit the museum.
What to wear
Please wear casual clothing and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. We recommend you bring a change of wellies/shoes in the event of muddy conditions. You will be provided with a tank suit, Kevlar helmet and radio headset.
Weather
Bad weather may affect your experience. If your experience cannot take place due to the weather an alternative date will be offered to you. You are advised to contact the location the day before your experience.
Insurance
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Delivery Guideline
Experience vouchers are despatched by Royal Mail First Class Post, and will be delivered within 3-5 working days.
Voucher Activation
Once you have received your voucher, please visit https://www.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Covid Update
We’re working with our experience partners to ensure we’re adhering to government advice as it updates. Please check with the supplier at time of booking for their individual recommendations.
If you have any queries regarding Virgin Experience Days, please contact our customer service team at the following email address; RetailQueries@
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