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20 Dec 2025 to 04 Jan 2026
Christmas Half Term
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
Festive fun for the whole family!
This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas in the Trenches and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & take a photo with our festively lit up Challenger I.
Open 10am – 5pm.
From 20 December – 4 January 2026, closed between 24-26 December.
All tickets come with an annual pass, and book online for a 15% discount!
25 January 2026
Bump, Baby & Toddler Event
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
The Tank Museum is teaming up with Little Pickles Markets to host its very first Bump, Baby & Toddler event on 25 January.
Join us for a day packed with family fun, including a nearly new sale, sensory experiences, baby massage, and workshops on perinatal health. Plus, listen to our headline speaker is Zoe Blaskey, author and host of the Motherkind podcast.
Entry tickets are 50% off our standard price and include an annual pass.
📆 25 January, 10am – 5pm
📍 The Tank Museum
07 Feb 2026 to 08 Feb 2026
South West Model Show
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
The South West Model Show will be returning to The Tank Museum from the 7 - 8 February 2026!
This year’s Spring Model Show will be better than ever – with traders, exhibitors and live modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. A huge collection of model tanks, plus planes, ships and trains – all types and sizes will be available to see, make and purchase.
Book online and save 15%- Annual passes are valid for this event.
📅7 - 8 February 2026
📍The Tank Museum
18 April 2026
Tiger Day /spring
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
Tiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it!
See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank. Live tanks in action, expert lectures, Living History and much, much more! Plus, get a chance to win a ride in Tiger 131.
📆 18 April, 9.30am – 5pm
📍 The Tank Museum
26 Jun 2026 to 28 Jun 2026
TANKFEST 2026
Wareham, Dorset
The world’s best display of historic moving armour returns for three explosive days in June!
TANKFEST features three full days of arena action, with explosive displays of unique historic and modern armour running throughout the weekend.
See the stars of the Museum’s collection running alongside guest tanks and vehicles from the British Army. PLUS hear lectures from tank experts, explore Living History encampments, and see the world’s best collection of tanks inside The Tank Museum. ...
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24 Nov 2025
You'll find the perfect present while Christmas shopping in Dorset, find unique gifts, local art, Dorset food and drink and much more. We've put together a few ideas to help get you started!
1 – Have you got a tank enthusiast in the family? Take a look at the Tank Museum online shop: from baubles to model kits and themed T-shirts, their shop has something for everyone.
2 – Looking for some foodie gifts this ... Read more...
17 Nov 2025
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and you will be when you discover the fantastic selection of Christmas markets and festive fairs that are set to be held around Dorset in the coming weeks.
If you’re getting organised with your Christmas shopping, these events are a great way to find those perfect gifts. If delicious Dorset food and drink is on your wish list, then you’ll love the tasty selection available from local producers; or maybe you’d like a day out to ... Read more...
10 Nov 2025
Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nicks or simply Santa, your little one will want to meet the real Santa in Dorset this year. Lucky for you, many of Dorset's businesses have arranged magical experiences and Santa's Grottos throughout Dorset for you and your family to do just that.
Maybe you're looking for breakfast with Santa, a magical winter wonderland, or a SEN Santa visit.
We are building up all the best local events, so take a look at ... Read more...
1 Oct 2025
Over 60 Spooktacular Halloween Events!
The October half-term is now synonymous with Halloween and all the spooky fun that comes with it. If you’re planning to celebrate Halloween in Dorset, you’re in for a treat! From ghostly adventures to pumpkin-filled family fun, the county is bursting with events for all ages. Grab your broomsticks, sharpen those fangs, and prepare to have one hell of a good time!
It's scary how much there is to choose from. Whether ... Read more...
17 Sep 2025
Guy Fawkes in Dorset!
Celebrate Guy Fawkes Night in Dorset with a bang!
This November, enjoy a spectacular selection of bonfire night events, fireworks displays, and family-friendly celebrations across Dorset. From traditional bonfire parties on the coast to sparkling firework shows in Dorset’s towns and villages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Find the best Dorset Bonfire night and fireworks displays here:
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