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The Tank Museum

Wareham

The Tank Museum is at Bovington in Dorset and describes itself as the biggest indoor attraction in Dorset. It houses a large collection of armoured vehicles and runs special event days.

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Where to stay

  • WoolVillage next to the station, 1.5 miles away
  • WarehamMarket town with inns and B&Bs, short drive away
  • DorchesterCounty town, roughly 30 minutes by car per the museum
  • PooleLarger choice of hotels, around 30 minutes by car
  • SwanageSeaside town with guest houses, a drive away

Getting there

  • Nearest station is Wool, 1.5 miles away (about a 30-minute walk), on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line
  • Seasonal local buses serve the museum, and a shuttle runs from Wool station on special event days
  • Free on-site parking; signposted from Dorchester, Blandford, Weymouth and Poole
TipOn special event days the museum runs a shuttle from Wool station, so staying near the station makes event days easier; check bus times before relying on them.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near The Tank Museum?

Wool: Village next to the station, 1.5 miles away. Wareham: Market town with inns and B&Bs, short drive away. Dorchester: County town, roughly 30 minutes by car per the museum. Poole: Larger choice of hotels, around 30 minutes by car. Swanage: Seaside town with guest houses, a drive away.

How do I get to The Tank Museum?

Nearest station is Wool, 1.5 miles away (about a 30-minute walk), on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line. Seasonal local buses serve the museum, and a shuttle runs from Wool station on special event days. Free on-site parking; signposted from Dorchester, Blandford, Weymouth and Poole.

Any tips for visiting The Tank Museum?

On special event days the museum runs a shuttle from Wool station, so staying near the station makes event days easier; check bus times before relying on them.

Which airport is closest to The Tank Museum?

The nearest airport on this site is Bournemouth Airport, about 18 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.