When the kids are on holiday or simply just causing trouble around the home you may want to take them out to get rid of all that energy they have. Kids tank driving days are specially designed to wear them out whilst giving them an experience that they'll never forget. Also it can be very educational as they can learn about different aspects of military vehicles and also about the different wars and conflicts going on around the world.
What activities are there on a kids day out?
- You can drive around in specially designed mini tanks and any child over the age of eight can have a go at it.
- The courses are designed and take them off road into the puddles and steep climbs.
- They will have their experience of driving these tanks and they feel exactly like the real things.
- These mini tanks are very safe to drive and is there is an extremely low chance of an accident ever happening.
- The cost of this day is only £25 and can only be found at selected tank driving events.
- It is best to book up early as these tend to sell out over the summer and school holidays.
Other activities available:
- For the slightly older children there are paint balling activities that they can join and have fun with other kids.
- Learning about the history of tanks and weapons and getting to touch and feel a real life sized tank.
- They can also have a ride in a full-size military tank and drive across the off-road track that is provided.
- There are regular tank shows where they show crushing a car and driving over steep obstacles to display the tanks abilities.
Are there any educational kids tank driving days when?
Yes there are if you visit the War Museum in Duxford you will be able to experience all of the activities mentioned above plus you will have access to the museum. In here you will be able to see the history of tanks and military vehicles and it is extremely educational and your children will be able to interact with many features in the museum.
Where is the best place to look for kids tank driving days?
The best place to search is online as this is where most of the event holders advertise their services. It is also the best place to find the lowest prices and events that are near you.
You can also hold birthday parties as there are special group bookings and they have facilities on site that can cater for this. For example they have special function rooms that can be converted into a party room and food and refreshments will be on hand to serve the children all day long.
The costs of a kids tank driving day will start from around £25 and can go up to £80 depending on what you would like to do on the day. Experiencing the full-size tanks will put the price up, but driving the mini tanks around is the cheapest option of all.