Drive a Tank! Get in the hot seat of a V432 armoured personnel carrier tank at the Irish Military War Museum.
Take the controls of a 17 tonne beast and navigate through a challenging course. You will drive the tank over water obstacles, steep hills and steep inclines, all which were designed to show the tough terrain that these tanks are built for. At the end you will receive your own Tank Driving Certificate of Achievement, FV 432 APC Driver Training Level 1. This voucher is valid for 1 person for a one on one lesson with an instructor. Minimum participant age is 15 years old. This experience is weather dependent. Spectators are welcome. Not suitable for people with back problems. Please allow 45 minutes for this experience.
The Irish Military War Museum is located at Starinagh, Collon, Co. Meath. The Tank Driving Experience takes place 7 days a week from 10 am to 5pm. Advanced booking on AllGifts.ie is required.
Museum Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-17:00
Tank Driving:
Monday - Friday: Closed
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00-17:00
The Irish Military War Museum is located at Starinagh, Collon, Co. Meath:
Just minutes off the M1, Exit 12 (Dunleer / Collon)
3km from Mellifont Abbey
5km from Monasterboice High Crosses & Round Tower
12km from Bru na Boinne (Newgrange)
Ever wanted to learn to drive a tank? Well now you can! At the Irish Military War Museum, an in-house instructor can teach you to drive an original FV432 armoured personnel carrier.
First built in Britain in 1962, the FV432 is still in service with various armies, proving just how dependable a vehicle it is. It is also great fun to drive, so why not sign up for a lesson and find out for yourself! You will also get your own Certificate of Achievement, FV 432 APC Driver Training Level 1, to prove that you have driven a tank!
The tank driving experience can last up to 30-45 minutes depending on weather and comfort level of the driver. You can drive the tank yourself for about 20-25 minutes depending on comfort and all experiences are followed by a complimentary Museum Tour which can last about an hour and an half.
How it Works: Use this gift voucher on AllGifts.ie to make a booking with Irish Military War Museum.
Contact -
Irish Military War Museum Customer Service on
Tel: 041 9819501
Email: irishmilitarywarmuseum@gmail.com