Norfolk Tank Museum Forncett Norwich
The Norfolk Tank Museum is an independent museum housing an amazing and interesting collection of military vehicles, weapons and militaria and includes The Deborah II, the replica Mk IV Tank as seen on Channel 4’s documentary ‘Guy Martin’s WWI Tank’. The Norfolk Tank Museum also have a unique collection of Centurion tanks: an AVRE; a Mk13 Gun Tank and an ARV, these are on static display most of the year and well worth seeing. These tanks can be seen in action along with other vehicles on our purpose-built course at Armourfest.
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Also on static display at The Norfolk Tank Museum and with full public access, are a Chieftain Main Battle Tank and a Saladin Armoured Scout Car. When you visit you can climb inside and experience the confined space and atmosphere of the crew turret. The Norfolk Tank Museum have many other vehicles, uniforms and small arms on display. We offer a unique, ‘hands-on’ experience, giving you the opportunity, wherever possible, to have access to and to handle our exhibits. This is a great Norfolk attraction and a fantastic exciting family day out at one of Norfolk’s top attractions.
About The Norfolk Tank Museum
Norfolk Tank Museum is open Easter to End October Tuesday, and Sunday every week. We are located at Forncett St Peter, NR16 1HZ two miles from Long Stratton on the A140 Norwich to Ipswich road. From Long Stratton turn onto Swan Lane and follow the road out of the village for 2 miles until you come to a railway bridge over the road. We are immediately West of the railway bridge.
Our museum are a not-for-profit, 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 Gun Tank 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 August 2021. 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 confirmed space and atmosphere of the crew turret. We have many other vehicles, uniforms and small arms on display. Our Museum offers a unique, ‘hands-on’ experience, giving you the opportunity, wherever possible, to have access to and to handle our exhibits.
Weather permitting you can enjoy a white-knuckle ride over our off-road course in the ‘Hagglunds BV206 All Terrain Vehicle’. The BV is an articulated, tracked all-terrain vehicle designed for use by the Swedish Army for deployment in Arctic condition, and is fully amphibious.
You can relax with a coffee and light snack in The Norfolk Tank Museum tea room – we have disabled access to all our buildings and toilets and dedicated parking spaces. The Museum grounds provide plenty of space for children to run around in a safe environment, there is a play area and picnic site and access to local country walks.
If you would like a more personal experience for yourself, or as a gift, the Museum offers Tank Experience Gift vouchers. We can also accommodate school and group visits.
The Aim of the Norfolk Tank Museum – The main aim of the Norfolk Tank Museum is educational. Wars have been an historical fact throughout the history of most nations of the world. We hope to provide an insight into the mechanisms and machines of conflict, as well as the lives of those that have taken part, soldiers or civilians. We hope to promote an understanding for future generations. The Museum offers the visitor a small insight into the life of a British Soldier from the late-19th Century, how they lived and died, the uniforms they wore, the vehicles they drove and the weapons and tools they used to defend their country.
The Museum restores vehicles and actively maintains those that are already restored. The Museum also holds an extensive library of Military Workshop Manuals. We seek to maintain the authenticity of our collection as far as is practicably possible. The Norfolk Tank Museum prides itself on the fact that visitors are able to handle many of the exhibits on display in our Armoury in order to experience the ‘Feel’ of a weapon, or to sit in a tank and feel the claustrophobic confines of a turret.
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Radio RoomWhether your local or just visiting Norfolk you will be sure to enjoy a great family day out at one of Norfolk’s top attractions The Norfolk Tank Museum. We hope to see you soon.