The Tank Museum, The Tamiya Hall
Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG -
Up to
400 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
The Tank Museum provides a unique setting for a wide range of corporate and private events. Your function will be held amongst the world’s finest and most historically significant collection of tanks. As a registered charity and Museum of the Royal Armoured Corp and Royal Tank Regiment, all revenues raised are reinvested into the Museum, to develop our exhibitions and maintain our collections for future generations to enjoy.
Surrounded by a collection of Cold War tanks and situated next to the Battlegroup Afghanistan exhibition, the multi-functional Tamiya Hall is an ideal space for larger events from concerts to black-tie banquets.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 250
Theatre
up to 400
Cabaret
up to 200
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Stage
Flipchart
Disabled access
Lectern
Breakout rooms
Audio & Visual
WiFi
Other
Would need to be hired via a third party
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation by the Customer, the Company should be informed in writing but will reserve the right to apply charges and any other expenses incurred. Cancellations received two-four weeks prior to the hire date will be invoiced for 50% of the full amount. Cancellations received less than two weeks before the hire date will be invoiced for the full amount.
Location
Reviews
- callum condeNovember 2025
I've been meaning to go for several years now, it was absolutely fantastic everything I dreamed of and more! Getting up close and personal with past giants of military machinery. The variety of tanks on show are breathtaking especially for me the WW2 tanks seeing a tiger 1&2 Vs what the allied forces had to try and combat the German behemoth's. Worth every penny will love to visit over and over again.
- Michael SlevinNovember 2025
We visited midweek during the October half term school holidays with our 8 year old twins, was worried that with them not being self pronounced armoured fighting vehicle fans, that they may not be entertained for much longer than say 30mins, as last time I visited was a little less than half a century ago! 😳 And it was very bare bones... I needn't have worried the place has grown exponentially, the car park was full, but inside it felt comfortably spacious with loads to do for a very excitable pair of monkeys, who grew more and more interested in what they were seeing. There are loads of looped films explaining the ins and outs of Tank design, Tanks through the ages, Tanks in the movies! You name it there was something for everyone who even has a modicome of interest in the subject. Would highly recommend with over 350 tanks on site of every size and shape and some over a hundred years old! loads to do and see! And a fab gift shop to boot with gifts and toys to suit every pocket! A fab day out had by all, we even saw some real modern tanks driving on the roads outside the museum as its in an active army camp! 5*
- Tom ArnoldNovember 2025
Perfect for both tank enthusiasts and those who just enjoy a good museum with lots of physical things to see. The museum is well deserved of its legendary status amongst the military enthusiast community. I’d say it is very child friendly with lots of space, things to do and see as well as an extremely reasonably priced canteen. I went in a day when the Tamiya hall was closed, although entirely my fault due to it being the remembrance weekend. Despite this I still felt I had a lovely time and felt I had seen a lot. I will certainly be back, especially due to the ticket sale lasting for 12 months.
- Doug WNovember 2025
This is an excellent museum with first class staff and volunteers. It is a little difficult to get to in the off season, but well worth the effort. I don't throw out 5 star reviews everywhere (unlike many it seems) but when I do it is earned. I spent the better part of 2 days exploring this museum and taking part in a number of guided talks on various aspects of the tank story and the museum's collection and exhibits. I strongly recommend this museum to anyone with an interest in this topic, and would encourage those whose first inclination is not toward this subject matter to consider a visit, I think they will be surprised by what they find, and even more so by what they take away from the experience.
