Norfolk Tank Museum

Norfolk Tank Museum We are now closed for our winter restoration period, re-opening Easter 2024! Dates for your Diary:

Halloween Spooky Special, 29th October 2023.
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Join us for a day of Halloween fun, including best costumes, spooky BV rides, pumpkin trail, quiz, our BBQ and of course all the usual Tanky stuff ! (This is a child-friendly event. We encourage everyone to dress up, we will be 🙂 But please spooky not scary!)

Closed for Winter Restoration from Monday 30th October - Reopening Easter 2024! We are an independent museum housing a collection of milita

ry vehicles, weapons including Deborah II, the replica Mk IV Tank as seen on Channel 4’s documentary ‘Guy Martin’s WW1 Tank’. We also have a unique collection of Centurion tanks: an AVRE, aMk13 Gun Tank and an ARV, these are in static display most of the year, but can be seen in action along with many of our other vehicles on our purpose-built off road course at our Annual Armourfest weekend each August. Also on static display, with full public access, are a chieftain Main Battle Tank and a Saladin Armoured Scout Car. You can climb inside and experience the confined space and atmosphere of a crew turret. We have many other vehicles, uniforms and a small arms display. The Norfolk Tank Museum offers a unique, ‘hands-on’ experience which gives you the opportunity to access and handle our exhibits. Weather permitting you can enjoy a white-knuckle ride on our off-road course in the ‘Hagglands BV206’All Terrain Vehicle, and then relax with a coffee and a light snack in our tea room. We have disabled access to all our buildings and dedicated parking spaces. There is a picnic and children’s play area and access to local country walks. We are a Registered Charity. All monies received by the Museum are spent on the continuing refurbishment and modernisation of the museum grounds and the expansion of our Collection. We are open to the public from Easter to October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Adults £9 - one child under 12 FREE with each paying adult, additional Children £5. Children under 5 FREE

School/Educational visits and group bookings must be made in advance. Tank Experiences are held on days when the Museum is not open to the general public. Please contact us for prices. Main Battle Tanks - Armoured Vehicles - Anti-Aircraft Weaponry - Small Arms - Uniform & Artefacts


* Refreshments with indoor and outdoor seating.

* Children's Play Area.

* Access to local walks including the Tas Valley Way.

* Fully Accessible

Norfolk tank Museum was founded in 2010. Current Restoration Projects:

We are currently restoring our Centurion ARV to full running order and our AEC Militant Recovery Lorry. We are looking for information to complete our restoration of the only example of a 20/30 cwt Crossly Half track we believe to be in existence. How you can help:
Our collection is restored and maintained by volunteers. Without their hard work and dedication the collection would not be what it is today. However, we are always looking for new volunteers and materials to carry out this work. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to become involved, please contact us. If you are restoring your own Military Vehicle and need advice please contact us.

31/12/2023

On behalf of the Norfolk Tank Museum, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. We look forward to a busy 2024 with lots of new ideas ahead of us.
A huge thank you everybody that has supported the Norfolk Tank Museum throughout 2023.

Special thank you to our great team of volunteers, you’re amazing.

Have a safe and merry New Year.

24/12/2023

The Norfolk Tank Museum would like to wish all our friends and followers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year for 2024
Merry Christmas Christmas and see you all next year.

Don’t forget Armourfest 17th and 18th August

10/11/2023
Spooky Halloween Special this Sunday!Join us for a day of Halloween fun, including best costumes, spooky BV rides, pumpk...
10/10/2023

Spooky Halloween Special this Sunday!
Join us for a day of Halloween fun, including best costumes, spooky BV rides, pumpkin trail, quiz, our BBQ and of course all the usual Tanky stuff !
(This is a child-friendly event. We encourage everyone to dress up, we will be 🙂 But please spooky not scary!)

Sunday 1st October The model steam engines will be visiting in the afternoon as part of there road run.
30/09/2023

Sunday 1st October The model steam engines will be visiting in the afternoon as part of there road run.

Norfolk Tank Museum - Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm last entry 4:00pmCome and get up cl...
24/09/2023

Norfolk Tank Museum - Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm last entry 4:00pm

Come and get up close, hands on, and climb in our Main Battle Tanks and experience the confines of a tank first hand.

Vehicle rides on our off-road course, play area, refreshments and all our usual tanky stuff!

Join us at Norfolk Tank Museum this Sunday for a Model Show in memory of our friend and colleague Carl Dennis. Come see ...
31/08/2023

Join us at Norfolk Tank Museum this Sunday for a Model Show in memory of our friend and colleague Carl Dennis. Come see the amazing models on show and of course their 1 to 1 scale counterparts!!

12/08/2023
NEXT WEEKEND - ARMOURFEST MIGHTY TANK ACTION 2023!! 19th & 20th August, 10-5ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY - BOOK NOW at Eventbrit...
11/08/2023

NEXT WEEKEND - ARMOURFEST MIGHTY TANK ACTION 2023!! 19th & 20th August, 10-5
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY - BOOK NOW at Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar-dance-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Win a ride in a Main Battle Tank!
Vehicle Rides on our Off-Road-track!
Family day out with live action in our arena, (see photos for arena schedule), re-enactors, medieval and contemporary living history, archery, live action role-play, stalls, beer tent, food, and much more!
(Loud bangs and flashes Sunday pm).

1940s HANGAR DANCE Sat 19th 7.30pm with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred!

JUST TWO WEEKS!! ARMOURFEST 2023! 19th & 20th August 2023 10-5This is an ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY event - GET YOUR TICKETS N...
06/08/2023

JUST TWO WEEKS!! ARMOURFEST 2023!
19th & 20th August 2023 10-5
This is an ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY event - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar-dance-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357?aff=oddtdtcreator

DON'T MISS OUR FULL ARENA DISPLAYS with Centurions, Chieftains, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Arena Battles, Living History Displays, as well as stalls and static displays, from Medieval to Gulf War and everything in between!
(Loud bangs and flashes Sunday pm).
Also, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar.
Saturday 19th 7.30pm 1940s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred!
Norfolk Tank Museum NR16 1HZ

29/07/2023

THREE WEEKS until ARMOURFEST 2023!
19th & 20th August 2023 10-5

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar-dance-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357

DON'T MISS OUR FULL ARENA DISPLAYS with Centurions, Chieftains, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Arena Battles, Living History Displays, as well as stalls and static displays, from Medieval to Gulf War and everything in between!

(Loud bangs and flashes Sunday pm).

Also, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar.
Saturday 19th 7.30pm 1940s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred!
Norfolk Tank Museum NR16 1HZ

ARMOURFEST 2023! 19th & 20th August 2023 10-5TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar...
23/07/2023

ARMOURFEST 2023! 19th & 20th August 2023 10-5
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar-dance-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357

Come and see our Centurion AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) FV4003 02 BA 58 stretching her legs...

02 BA 58 served with the Royal Engineers from 1962 – 1997 and has now been returned by the museum to 1970’s Cold war era standards. 02 BA 58 was the very first centurion MBT to be converted to the AVRE specification and carried out all the pre-production trials work at the British Army Fighting Vehicle Research and Development establishment at Chertsey It was originally built as a Mk3 Main Battle Tank in the late 1940’s and is believed to have served in Korea, however, in the mid 1950’s it was converted to AVRE specification and re-issued to the British Army Royal Engineers in 1962.

It served during peace time in the U.K. and Germany and saw combat during the 1991 Gulf War, where it was fitted with additional reactive armour on the front half of the turret, in front of the driver and the first half of the bazooka plates each side. They were nick-named “The Antiques Road Show” since most of these vehicles were, by now, over 40 years old.

09/07/2023

ARMOURFEST 2023! 19th & 20th August 2023 10-5
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar-dance-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357

MEGA MIGHTY TUG OF WAR!
MAN v TANK and the NTM SHOW OF STRENGTH featuring power-lifting and winching and then...
MEGA MBT CAR CRUSH!!
Chieftain and Centurion MBTs with recovery by some of the most famous REME vehicles.
(Loud bangs and flashes Sunday pm).
Also, more arena action, more re-enactments, more living history, medieval displays, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar.
Saturday 19th 7.30pm 1940s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred!

Norfolk Tank Museum NR16 1HZ

Fathers Day Special at the Norfolk Tank Museum! Bring Dad along and put him in a tank, it's great! All Day Father's Day...
17/06/2023

Fathers Day Special at the Norfolk Tank Museum! Bring Dad along and put him in a tank, it's great! All Day Father's Day Breakfast, family quiz and BV off-road vehicle rides all day :) All our usual Tanky Stuff!

29/05/2023

This day in 1982 marks the Battle of Goose Green, the first and longest battle of the Falklands War. British troops experienced fierce fighting with Argentine forces during the 40-hour battle.
Unfortunately, 17 British troops and 47 Argentine soldiers lost their lives during the battle.
Lest We Forget🌺

We're very pleased to announce that we have won the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award, 2023! Thanks to everyone that...
29/05/2023

We're very pleased to announce that we have won the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award, 2023!

Thanks to everyone that has visited and made us the Museum we are, and thanks of course to our amazing volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!

HALF TERM at the Norfolk Tank Museum - Come and get up close, hands on, and climb in our Main Battle Tanks and experienc...
25/05/2023

HALF TERM at the Norfolk Tank Museum - Come and get up close, hands on, and climb in our Main Battle Tanks and experience the confines of a tank first hand.

Children's quiz trail and in-person Q&A Tour around the museum and armoury with our curator each open day at 11.30am. There's no tank question he can’t answer, there's a challenge!

Vehicle rides on our off-road course, play area, refreshments and all our usual tanky stuff!

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THREE WEEKS until ARMOURFEST 2023! 19th & 20th August 2023 10-5 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar-dance-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357 DON'T MISS OUR FULL ARENA DISPLAYS with Centurions, Chieftains, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Arena Battles, Living History Displays, as well as stalls and static displays, from Medieval to Gulf War and everything in between! (Loud bangs and flashes Sunday pm). Also, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar. Saturday 19th 7.30pm 1940s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred! Norfolk Tank Museum NR16 1HZ #tanks #norfolktankmuseum #daysoutuk #daysoutwithkids #military #tinkeringwithtanks

ARMOURFEST 2023 19th & 20th August
ARMOURFEST 2023 19th & 20th August

ARMOURFEST 2023! 19th & 20th August 2023 10-5 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-1940s-hangar-dance-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357 MEGA MIGHTY TUG OF WAR! MAN v TANK and the NTM SHOW OF STRENGTH featuring power-lifting and winching and then... MEGA MBT CAR CRUSH!! Chieftain and Centurion MBTs with recovery by some of the most famous REME vehicles. (Loud bangs and flashes Sunday pm). Also, more arena action, more re-enactments, more living history, medieval displays, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar. Saturday 19th 7.30pm 1940s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred! Norfolk Tank Museum NR16 1HZ #tanks #norfolktankmuseum #daysoutuk #daysoutwithkids #military #tinkeringwithtanks

Norfolk Tank Museum ARMOURFEST 2023 Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2023, 10-5. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-2023-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-519705572357 - Adult Weekend £25 + Booking Fee - Adult Daily £14.00 + Booking Fee - Children Weekend £12 + Booking Fee - Children Daily £7 + Booking Fee - Children Under 5 FREE. 'The Main Event' Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, Arena Events including our famous Car Crush and Tank Tug of War, and our very own spectacular Show of Strength Show. Vehicle Rides, Military and Medieval Re-enactors, Exhibitors, Stalls, Refreshments. BBQ, Hog Roast, Tea Room, other food stalls and picnic area. ‘In the Hangar’ During the day an extensive display of military models then, by night, LIVE MUSIC! 40's Hangar Dance with Live Big Band music from our favourite 40's band, The Swing Machine Big Band!! Arena Display: Saturday, 19th August, 2023 Tbc. (Saturday schedule to include Battle Tank Tug-O-War) Sunday, 14th August, 2022 Tbc. (Sunday schedule to include Car Crush) Tank Pen opens both days, come and see our arena vehicles in ‘the pits’ and talk to their drivers and mechanics! Plus! Medieval displays, Airsoft Shooting Range, Stalls, Model Displays, WWI and WWII British, German, and American re-enactors, the Gulf War Collection, and living history groups. There will be loud bangs and flashes during battle re-enactments on Sunday 20th August This programme is subject to change. THIS EVENT IS ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY

ARMOURFEST 2022 - THIS WEEKEND!!! SUNDAY 90% SOLD OUT - Please be aware this event is ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Come along and see our amazing tanks in action in the arena and enjoy a rare opportunity to see the Spitfire flypast in person 2pm on Sunday. - (subject to weather conditions). TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! @ EVENTBRITE!!! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/329936658427 More arena action, more re-enactments, more living history, medieval displays, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar. ARMOURFEST 2022! 13th & 14th August 2022 10-5 MEGA MIGHTY TUG OF WAR! MAN v TANK NTM SHOW OF STRENGTH featuring power-lifting and winching MEGA MBT CAR CRUSH!! Chieftain and Centurion MBTs with recovery by some of the most famous REME vehicles. (Loud bangs and flashes). Saturday 13th 7.30pm 1940’s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred! #tanks #norfolktankmuseum #daysoutuk #daysoutwithkids #military #tinkeringwithtanks

BREAKING NEWS!! Battle of Britain Memorial Flight SPITFIRE at ARMOURFEST 2022 - 2pm Sunday 14th (subject to weather conditions). Come along and see our amazing tanks in action in the arena and enjoy a rare opportunity to see the Spitfire flypast in person. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/329936658427 More arena action, more re-enactments, more living history, medieval displays, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar. ARMOURFEST 2022! 13th & 14th August 2022 10-5 MEGA MIGHTY TUG OF WAR! MAN v TANK NTM SHOW OF STRENGTH featuring power-lifting and winching MEGA MBT CAR CRUSH!! Chieftain and Centurion MBTs with recovery by some of the most famous REME vehicles. (Loud bangs and flashes). Saturday 13th 7.30pm 1940’s 1940s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred! #tanks #norfolktankmuseum #daysoutuk #daysoutwithkids #military #tinkeringwithtanks

NTM Armourfest!
NTM Armourfest!

ARMOURFEST 2022! 13th & 14th August 2022 10-5 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/329936658427 This Year, the MEGA MIGHTY TUG OF WAR! MAN v TANK and the Mighty AEC Militant v 434 NTM SHOW OF STRENGTH featuring power-lifting and winching and then... MEGA MBT CAR CRUSH!! Chieftain and Centurion MBTs with recovery by some of the most famous REME vehicles. (Loud bangs and flashes). Also, more arena action, more re-enactments, more living history, medieval displays, models, trade stalls, food stalls, and licensed bar. Saturday 13th 7.30pm 1940’s 1940s HANGAR DANCE with the Swing Machine Big Band – 1940s costume not essential, but preferred! #tanks #norfolktankmuseum #daysoutuk #daysoutwithkids #military #tinkeringwithtanks

Please come and say hi we are displaying at the Norfolk show Wednesday 29th Thursday 30th June also, don’t forget… Norfolk Tank Museum ARMOURFEST 2022 and 1940s Hangar Dance with the Swing Machine Big Band TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!! Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August 10-5. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/329936658427

ARMOURFEST 2022 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!! Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August 10-5. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/329936658427 1940s Hangar Dance with the Swing Machine Big Band, 7.30-11 Saturday 13th August. Full event details available on Eventbrite, watch this space as well for more details! Armourfest is a ticket-only event.

The Platinum Jubilee Beacon is being lit at 21:45 to mark 70 years of reign by flaming arrows!! Watch it live with us and the local villagers of Forncett St. Peter

Live from The Norfolk Tank Museum, a cab ride around the larger hills of our off-road course in the Hagglunds BV206

Pond farms mk4 doing a lap around the Arena! Great Dorset Steam Fair #gdsf

Armourfest Highlights 2019!
Armourfest Highlights 2019!

Thanks to everyone that visited during Armourfest 2019! Here's some of our highlights - same place, nearly same time, see you next year :)

Armourfest 2019
Armourfest 2019

Coming soon! Two days of MBT tank action, more displays and more re-enactors than ever before. Plus live demonstrations, stalls and refreshments. Plus live music: local folk musicians Mc2 performing on the Friday evening from 7pm, and our regular 1940s Hangar Dance with the Swing Machine Big Band on Saturday 10th, tickets available in advance.

Norfolk Tank Museum 2019 Promo
Norfolk Tank Museum 2019 Promo

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This morning at 6.00am at our local war memorial Battles Over was being played. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

The scene this morning at 7am as Armourfest slowly comes alive.

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The Norfolk Tank Museum

The Norfolk Tank Museum is an independent museum housing a collection of military vehicles, weapons and militaria including Deborah II, the replica Mk IV Tank as seen on Channel 4’s documentary ‘Guy Martin’s WWI Tank’. We also have a unique collection of Centurion tanks: an AVRE; a Mk13 GunTank and an ARV, these are on static display most of the year, but can be seen in action along with other vehicles on our purpose-built course at Armourfest - 10th & 11th August 2018. Also on static display, with full public access, are a Chieftain Main Battle Tank and a Saladin Armoured Scout Car. You can climb inside and experience the confined space and atmosphere of the crew turret. We have many other vehicles, uniforms and small arms on display. The Norfolk Tank Museum offers a unique, ‘hands-on’ experience, which gives you the opportunity to access and handle our exhibits. Weather permitting you can enjoy a white-knuckle ride on our off-road course in the ‘Hagglunds BV206 All Terrain Vehicle’, and then relax with a coffee and light snack in our tea room. We have disabled access to all our buildings, and dedicated parking spaces. There is a picnic and children’s play area, and access to local country walks. We are a not-for-profit organisation.

All monies received by the Museum are spent on the continuing refurbishment and modernisation of the museum grounds, and the expansion of our Collection. We are open to the public from Easter to October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Adults £8.00 - one child FREE with each paying adult, additional Children £3. Teenager 13-18 £4.00

School/educational visits, group booking, must be booked in advance so that we are aware of your visit and any access requirements you may have. Knowing you are coming also allows us to send you important information regarding our site. Tank Experiences are held on days when the Museum is not open to the general public. Please contact us for prices. Main Battle Tanks - Armoured Vehicles - Anti-Aircraft Weaponry - Small Arms - Uniform & Artefacts * Tea Room * Children's Play Area * Access to local walks including the Tas Valley Way. * Fully Accessible How you can help... The collection is restored and maintained by volunteers. Without their hard work and dedication the collection would not be what it is today. However we are always looking for new volunteers and materials to carry out this work. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to become involved, please contact us. If you are restoring your own Military Vehicle and need advice please contact us.

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