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Norfolk Tank Museum

Norfolk Tank Museum ARMOURFEST 2023!! 19th & 20th August, with live action in our arena, re-enactors, living history, stalls, and much more! MODEL ARMOURFEST coming in 2023!!

Norfolk Tank Museum charity number 1180612

The Museum is now closed for our Winter Restoration Season until Easter 2023. We reopen Saturday 8th April 2023 with our Annual Easter Egg Hunt Special - see you then! Dates for your Diary:

Easter Special 8th April 2023
ARMOURFEST 19th & 20th August 2023. Summer Talks and Demos, each Sunday in August 2023. Halloween Sci-Fi Special 28th and 29th October 2023. We are an independent museum housing a collection of military 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 £8 - one child 12 and under FREE with each paying adult, additional Children £4. Teenagers 13-18 £4.00

Children under 3 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.

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The Norfolk Tank Museum would like to wish all our friends and followers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year for 2...
24/12/2022

The Norfolk Tank Museum would like to wish all our friends and followers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year for 2023

Merry Christmas Christmas and see you all next year. Don’t forget Armourfest 19th and 20th August

Busy evening in the workshop this evening
21/11/2022

Busy evening in the workshop this evening

Tonight work continues on the Merritt brown gearbox z51r mkf* from the centurion ARVE.

Changing old / hard seals which have started to leak.
Main reason for removing the gearbox and clutch was to replace the rear engine main seal.

Cambrai 105. Fear Naught. Special Order No. 6Tomorrow the Tank Corps will have the chance for which it has been waiting ...
19/11/2022

Cambrai 105. Fear Naught.

Special Order No. 6

Tomorrow the Tank Corps will have the chance for which it has been waiting for many months, to operate on good going in the van of the battle.

All that hard work and ingenuity can achieve has been done in the way of preparation.
It remains for unit Commanders and for Tank crews to complete the work by judgement and pluck in the battle itself.

In the light of past experience, I leave the good name of the Corps with great confidence in their hands.

I propose leading the attack of the centre division

H J Elles, Commander Tank Corps
19th November 1917

Whilst we are closed for the winter work carries on restoring and maintaining our vehicles:Centurion AVRE 02 BA 58.  We ...
17/11/2022

Whilst we are closed for the winter work carries on restoring and maintaining our vehicles:

Centurion AVRE 02 BA 58. We are lifting the gearbox to sort out an oil leak, more to follow.

Saladin Armoured Car 01 CC 69. Servicing the engine. Next, a turret lift to sort out the oil leak from the hydraulic pipes that feed the brakes and power steering system.

BV 206. Both the front and rear pods are currently off the chassis and the tracks stripped off so that we can replace the worn bearings and seals in the drive train.

Fancy being a volunteer? The Norfolk Tank Museum offers volunteering opportunities for all. As a volunteer you'll be part of an enthusiastic team, giving their time to something they feel passionately about, gaining experience and skills and being part of something bigger.

Work has started on the winter restoration and maintenance projects.  Today Centurion AVRE 02 BA 58 is having a gearbox ...
15/11/2022

Work has started on the winter restoration and maintenance projects. Today Centurion AVRE 02 BA 58 is having a gearbox lift due to main engine rear oil seal leaking.

We may be the Norfolk Tank Museum, but we welcomed our 2-wheel friends today as the museum and Diss Cycle Club held thei...
12/11/2022

We may be the Norfolk Tank Museum, but we welcomed our 2-wheel friends today as the museum and Diss Cycle Club held their annual cyclocross on our off-road course.

All loaded and back home after four days away thank you to everyone involved.
10/11/2022

All loaded and back home after four days away thank you to everyone involved.

Interesting last couple of days filming at Bentwaters park, here’s a few pictures.
09/11/2022

Interesting last couple of days filming at Bentwaters park, here’s a few pictures.

Breakfast is served!
08/11/2022

Breakfast is served!

Coffee time!!

05/11/2022

Next our attention turns to the CVRT Sultan, service and a health check is in order. It’s out on location doing some film and sound recording work next week!!

Fresh battery’s, oils all around and double checking the bv works!!!

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Winter restoration and maintenance has begun! First on the cards is getting the bv206 ready for 2023 season giving rides...
03/11/2022

Winter restoration and maintenance has begun! First on the cards is getting the bv206 ready for 2023 season giving rides around our off-road track.

The Norfolk Tank Museum would like to thank everybody who attended our Halloween Sci-Fi Special and made it an amazing e...
31/10/2022

The Norfolk Tank Museum would like to thank everybody who attended our Halloween Sci-Fi Special and made it an amazing event. Special thanks to the Norwich Star Wars Club UK, Norwich Droids, Norfolk Ghostbusters, and everyone else who came in their amazing costumes, not forgetting all the volunteers for their hard work behind the scenes, and on the day.

First photos as we open today for our Halloween / sci-fi special.  We are open from 10 - 5 today
30/10/2022

First photos as we open today for our Halloween / sci-fi special.

We are open from 10 - 5 today

After the last two years, it was great to see the miniatures steam engines again visiting the museum, as part of there r...
03/10/2022

After the last two years, it was great to see the miniatures steam engines again visiting the museum, as part of there road run from Forncett Industrial Steam Museum this Sunday, we even had a miniature fosters steam engine.

19/09/2022
We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended Armourfest 2022 and made this year’s show the amazing ...
27/08/2022

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended Armourfest 2022 and made this year’s show the amazing success that it was.

A special thanks goes to all those behind the scenes who work day and night to bring the show together. You know who you are. The show certainly wouldn't be what it is without you all!

Thank you to all the exhibitors, trade stalls, food venues, living history displays and military enthusiasts for your continued support.

See you all next year at Armourfest 2023, August 19th & 20th.

Updated Pictures!!!

14/08/2022
08/08/2022

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!

10 days to ARMOURFEST 2022!! Here’s a couple of pictures of one of the guest vehicles attending this year.  It’s an OT 8...
03/08/2022

10 days to ARMOURFEST 2022!! Here’s a couple of pictures of one of the guest vehicles attending this year. It’s an OT 810 Half-Track and will be displaying alongside the WWII German living history group who are joining us, and also taking part in one of our arena displays.

TICKETS ON SALE!!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/329936658427!

02/08/2022

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!

BREAKING NEWS!!  Battle of Britain Memorial Flight SPITFIRE at ARMOURFEST 2022 - 2pm Sunday 14th (subject to weather con...
29/07/2022
Royal Air Force

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. Tanks, Medieval displays, stalls and more.

Armourfest 2022 Tickets on sale at Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/329936658427

The Spitfire is a heritage British combat aircraft, flying with BBMF.

19/07/2022

Exciting new!!! Pink Spitfire will be filming ARMOURFEST 2022 with their drones, for some amazing shots of the vehicles never seen before.

Pink Spitfire is a local company based in Wymondham.

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!

15/07/2022
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!

Tankies eat well
29/06/2022

Tankies eat well

28/06/2022

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

Just a little teaser of what’s happening over the next couple of days, watch this space for our bigger post later!also, ...
28/06/2022

Just a little teaser of what’s happening over the next couple of days, watch this space for our bigger post later!

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

14/06/2022

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.

This weekend, as part of the 40 years celebration of the Falklands War 2 April – 14 June 1982, we have set up a radio st...
10/06/2022

This weekend, as part of the 40 years celebration of the Falklands War 2 April – 14 June 1982, we have set up a radio station GB2CRF clansman radio falklands on HF 40 80 and 20 metres plus VHF 4 and 6 metres FM using original Clansman equipment.

02/06/2022

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

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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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This is a photo of many years ago. My father is in the middle, directly under the gun of the middle tank. He was in the tank corps, then he transferred the the Royal Engineers, and then he transferred to REME when it was formed. I have some photos like this, and if you are interested I can email them to you. By the way my fathers army number was 787224. His name was the same as mine.
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A great time was had at Forncett Industrial Steam Museum and Norfolk Tank Museum
WOW what a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend! Our guests have been checking out, and sharing what a fantastic time they've had.

We saw families and fellow campers competing against one another in our first Family Sports Day, which ended with the finale of The Big Water Dodge. Everyone got thoroughly soaked, with full buckets of water being used instead of sponges! 🤣💦🪣🚩

We also welcomed the Norfolk Mini Owners Club, who stayed on Grove Meadow for their annual get together. The members enjoyed a fun packed weekend of games, activities and put on a stunning light display with their minis. On Sunday they took a drive to the Norfolk Tank Museum which was a real sight to see as the minis headed out together in convoy - there were so many different colours, models and modifications!

A thank you to all our Street Food vans The Treat Trailer, Peaky Pizzas, Event Bar Hire, Suffolkspicefusion, The Chocolate Bar Baker, Dirty Fryer Boys, Debbie's Dinky Donuts who served up some delicious dishes and sweet treats over the weekend too.

Check out some of our photos from the weekend’s events and if you snapped some great pictures too then we'd love to see them - feel free to add any in the comments 👇
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