Experiences - Driving Heavy Vehicles & Tanks

Double Decker Bus Driving (from Activity Superstore)
Did you ever watch 'On the Buses' and wonder what it would be like controlling one of these awesome beasts of the road? Well here's your chance to experience a double decker bus, in this unique driving session. This ‘on the buses’ experience is a rare chance to drive a Double Decker bus and bring your family along too. The short wheel base and long overhang takes a bit of getting used to, especially when manoeuvring into coned garages, pulling out of T-junctions, and circumnavigating roundabouts. You will be amazed at how you have to overhang junctions and corners to get round. The semi automatic gear box is relatively easy to use - in a fashion - but not so easy to do properly and that's how we want it done! Surprisingly good fun and a must for ‘bus nuts’. You will share this experience with up to 4 other drivers, all taking turns behind the wheel for different sections of the course. The course is not run as a competition, but there are lots of different sections and skills that are taught and can be put into practise. A great fun laugh with loads of spectators in the Bus all the time. ... see more details and buy online
Diggerland Family Ticket for Four (from Activity Superstore)
Visit Diggerland - one of the UK's most thrilling and unique adventure parks and be guaranteed a fun packed day out for the whole family. Enjoy a family ticket, which allows entry for up to four people with free games and activities. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types of construction machinery including Spin Dizzy, Dump Trucks, Land Rover Safari Ride, Diggers of all sizes and Dumper Train Rides (all under strict supervision). Activities include: Pedal Power Diggers, Digger Sandpit, Rolling Fun Digger Video, Indoor Ball Pond (for under 6's), Computer Digger Games & Sony Playstations... see more details and buy online
Dumper Racing (from Activity Superstore)
Use your skill, co-ordination and nerve to take part in the exciting challenge of racing dumpers. On average each competitor takes part in two different heats racing against the clock and your competitors, with the fastest times qualifying to reach the final head to head, then on to victory to win the coveted Diggerland winners certificate.... see more details and buy online
Half Day Military Vehicle Driving (from Activity Superstore)
This is a unique and unforgettable experience. Driving some of the world's toughest military vehicles is a thrill that cannot be experienced elsewhere. When you're in the drivers seat you can hear the loud engine roaring and any obstacle you come across, be it a steep incline or mud swamp, is easily dealt with. Anything is passable and in these vehicles you will be having the time of your life. After you have registered there will be pre instruction and safety briefing on military vehicle driving before the action begins. Depending on your chosen location, you will be driving some of the following: an Armoured Personnel Carrier, a Chieftain Main Battle Tank, an Abbot Tank, 250cc Honda Quad Bikes, Stalwart 6 Wheel Drive, Snowcat, Sultan command vehicle, an American Humvee, a Pinzgauer 6 wheel drive all terrain troop carrier, a Ferret ML, a BRDM Russian APC, a BV206 Hagglund, a Bedford MJ 4x4 truck or a 4x4 Land Rover. You will usually spend approximately 10 minutes in each vehicle driving over rough terrain. Programmes, timings and vehicles will vary slightly depending on the location.... see more details and buy online
Tiger Moth and Tank Day (from Activity Superstore)
Tiger and tracks combines a Tiger Moth flying lesson, a drive in an armoured personnel carrier and a flight in a Dragon Rapide. This is a superb package which gives a whole day of adventurous activity, immersed in the atmosphere of Duxford's Imperial War Museum. This package makes an extra special and unique present and includes all of the following: * Free entry into Imperial War Museum at Duxford * Half price entry for any accompanying family or friends * Tea and biscuits in the control tower * Hands-on flying lesson in an open cockpit Tiger Moth * Driving lesson in a armoured personnel carrier. * Flight in the Dragon Rapide * Professional photo taken beside your aircraft * Buffet lunch in the control tower * Guided tour of some of Duxford's aircraft collection * Log book flight certificate and champagne toast * Souvenir print of the Dragon Rapide... see more details and buy online
Tank Paintball Battles (from Activity Superstore)
Paintballing is great, but when you bring tanks into the mix, it takes it into an entirely new world of fun! Imagine the thrill of actually taking part in a tank battle - not with live ammunition, but with paint! Prepare to get splattered. Take it in turns as part of a three-man crew to negotiate a tricky tank course set in a world war II bombing range. Your tank of choice will be a unique 17 tonne FV432 armoured personnel carrier, with specially modified cannons capable of firing 40mm paint rounds. Under the guidance of your on-board instructor you will get the opportunity to drive the tank, aim the cannon, load the breach and fire the big air-powered cannon. To get you into your role as an artillery man (or woman) you will be issued with radio headsets, kevlar helmets, tank suits and gloves. Once you are able to successfully operate the tank, the hatches are closed and you are free to engage in full on armoured warfare against an opposing team using only your periscopes to guide you! Aim and fire!... see more details and buy online
Tank Driving Thrill (from Activity Superstore)
This is a great opportunity to get behind the wheel of 17 tons of military steel - a FV432 armoured personnel carrier. With the help of supportive instructors, you will soon get to grips with this mean machine. Using your new found skills, you will have to tackle a tricky obstacle course with the hatches open and your head out. This is the simple part! Now it's time to try the same course with hatches closed and navigating using the periscope. With your peripheral vision gone, a sudden realisation of how hard this is gives the ultimate adrenaline rush. Your experience will start with an introduction and safety briefing given by the friendly instructors who will give an overview of the tank and it's controls. After spending some time getting used to the tank you will be given your first test. Negotiating a tricky tank course set in a World War II bombing range. If your confidence is running high then you'll want to try it again but under more challenging conditions. Hatches down with only your periscope to guide you. Are you up to the challenge?... see more details and buy online
Full Monty Tank Driving (from Red Letter Days)
You can't beat driving around in military vehicles and a spot of clay-pigeon shooting, so enjoy all the fun of being a soldier with none of the risks and get a tasty lunch included. You'll be kitted out in a camouflage suit and helmet and given a full safety briefing when you arrive. You'll drive a Russian Grozdilka tank, a fully amphibious Hagglund tracked carrier, an FV 432 armoured personnel carrier and a Rapier rocket carrier. The best driver will get to crush a car with a 56 ton Chieftain tank at the end of the day! You'll also get a ride in a Lance missile carrier, spend an hour in the armoury, learn how to fire a range of classic weapons like mortars and muskets and go on an SAS woodland patrol.... see more details and buy online
Full Monty Tank Driving for Two (from Red Letter Days)
Spend a day in the life of a soldier with a friend at a military activities day for two which includes lunch. This action-packed experience features how to fire a range of classic weapons such as mortars and muskets. You'll also drive a Russian Grozdilka tank, a fully amphibious Hagglund tracked carrier, an FV 432 armoured personnel carrier and a Rapier rocket carrier, plus ride in a Lance missile carrier. At the end of the day, the best driver will get to crush a car with a 56 ton Chieftain tank! You can also look forward to clay-pigeon shooting and going on an SAS woodland patrol. Before it all gets going, you'll be kitted out in a camouflage suit and helmet then given a full safety briefing.... see more details and buy online
JCB Racing (from Activity Superstore)
If you're looking for driving with a difference, why not try taking one of these mighty earth-movers for a race. It sounds mad, but it's great fun! This entertaining programme begins with a welcome chat and safety briefing. There is one-to-one instruction on the machines followed by course details and a scoring explanation. Then the real action begins - you are allocated a machine for the heats. This involves negotiating a rough terrain course and various obstacles. participants take part in at least two different heats racing against other competitors, with the top scorers qualifying to reach the final head to head. After a knock-out competition there is a final with awards for the winners. This is a crazy day out and a must for anyone looking to do something out of the ordinary.... see more details and buy online
Driver's Choice Turbo (from Activity Superstore)
Take your pick from these exhilarating activities: Half Day Military Vehicle Driving: The engine is roaring, there's mud everywhere. You are driving a massive piece of military hardware and having the time of your life. After registration you will be transported to the driving area by military vehicle. There will be pre instruction and safety briefing on military vehicle driving before the action begins. You will drive a 432 armoured personnel carrier (tracked), Abbot SPG (tracked), Ferret armoured scout car, Bedford MJ 4x4 truck or 4x4 Land Rover. You will usually spend approximately 10 minutes in each vehicle driving over rough terrain. Rallying: You'll start your day with an introductory briefing from your instructor and then it's time to get behind the wheel for some practice sessions - you'll learn techniques such as hand brake turns and controlled opposite lock slides. Many of our courses have loose surface stages - which means much more sliding, and much more fun! Introduction to Racing Car Driving: The programme typically involves a welcome on arrival, followed by a briefing. Then it’s time to take to the wheel for laps in a performance saloon, where your instructor will demonstrate circuit driving techniques such as taking the correct line on a corner. Next you take the wheel yourself to practise what you have been taught. Then the real action begins: you take a single seater racing car such as a Formula First, Formula Renault or Formula Ford around the racing circuit. With potential acceleration of 0-60 in less than 6 seconds, these cars are perfectly placed to introduce you to the thrills of racing.... see more details and buy online
Tank Driving and Car Crushing (from Great Days Out)
Step behind the controls of an ex-military Fv432, powered by a Rolls Royce engine, for one of the most exhilarating drives of your life. You will navigate through the most impossible looking terrain and finish with the crushing of a car in this monster of a machine.... see more details and buy online
Full Monty Tank Day (from Buyagift.co.uk)
Your day will include driving at least 4 Military Vehicles, plus a selection of other military related exercises. You will learn to fire a Flintlock Musket and a 17th century Mortar - then pit your new found skills against the other contestants. Attend a briefing about modern terrorism and then compete at SAS skills in the woods. The Full Monty Day 's winner gets the chance to balance a 56ton Chieftain Main Battle Tank on top of a family saloon car! Life will never be the same again! Location: Northamptonshire (Midlands)... see more details and buy online
Full Monty Tank Day for Two (from Buyagift.co.uk)
Your day will include driving at least 4 Military Vehicles, plus a selection of other military related exercises. You will learn to fire a Flintlock Musket and a 17th century Mortar - then pit your new found skills against the other contestants. Attend a briefing about modern terrorism and then compete at SAS skills in the woods. The Full Monty Day 's winner gets the chance to balance a 56ton Chieftain Main Battle Tank on top of a family saloon car! Life will never be the same again! Location: Northamptonshire (Midlands)... see more details and buy online
Introductory Tank Driving (from Buyagift.co.uk)
After a safety briefing you 'll find yourself at the controls of three amazing military vehicles. Then you'll get to watch one side show, which could be a look at the weapons inside the armoury or SAS woodland patrol experience, depending on which is available. You'll get to drive a Russian Gvozdika tank, a 432 Personnel Carrier and either a Lance Missile Carrier or Humvee (which was featured in the film Black Hawk Down). At the end of the day, the best driver gets to crush a car with a 56 ton Chieftain tank! Looking the part in a camouflage suit and helmet, you 're in for four solid hours of army fun. Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire... see more details and buy online
JCB Digger Racing at Diggerland (from Buyagift.co.uk)
This is certainly an experience not to be missed. Formula JCB Racing gives you the unique opportunity to get behind the wheel of an 8.5 ton beast. Experience the thrills of driving and racing these mega-exhilarating excavators on a specially designed course! You'll race top of the range JCBs with fellow competitors, completing a variety of tasks along the way. Each event is planned and supervised by highly experienced instructors and event managers. There's nothing quite like this bout of oversized fun! Location: Kent (South East), West Yorkshire (North), Devon (South West)... see more details and buy online
JCB Driving Day at Diggerland (from Buyagift.co.uk)
Spend a day at Diggerland, home of JCB driving fun! During the day you will spend ninety minutes getting to grips with a top of the range JCB 3CX backhoe loader. This is certainly an experience not to be missed and gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of an 8.5 ton beast and learn to dig some serious dirt - then make the most of the rest of Diggerland's rides and drives. There's nothing quite like this session of oversized fun! Location: Kent (South East), West Yorkshire (North), Devon (South West)... see more details and buy online
JCB Dumper Racing at Diggerland (from Buyagift.co.uk)
Take part in an exciting race and skill challenge… on JCB dumpers! This thoroughly unique racing day calls for co-ordination and nerve. You will take part in at least two race heats against your competitors and the clock, with the fastest times qualifying to reach the Grand Final. The winner of the Grand Final will receive a certificate to commemorate their victory. It's a driving experience you'll be talking about for ages afterwards! Location: Kent (South East), Co. Durham, West Yorkshire (North), Devon (South West)... see more details and buy online
Juggernaut Artic Lorry Driving Experience (from Buyagift.co.uk)
Driving a juggernaut is certainly NOT the kind of experience you have the chance to try everyday - but it's one you're not likely to forget! You've seen them on the motorways and wondered what it would be like to drive one of these monsters of the road... well here's your chance! You'll certainly get to experience what it's really like to get in a truck and feel the power of a Juggernaut with this driving day. Yorkie bars not included. Location: Lincolnshire (Midlands)... see more details and buy online
Tank Battle Paintballing (from Buyagift.co.uk)
Allowing regular folk the chance to blast away like Rambo at friends and foe alike, paintball is one of the greatest action sports of all time. However, you have the ULTIMATE combat experience when you combine the action and adrenaline of paintball with several tons of tank driving! This tank paintball experience will have you and your crew arming and firing specially modified turreted FV432's APC at the opposing team who, for fairness sake, are also in a tank. This is war games, but not as we know it. Location: Leicestershire... see more details and buy online
Tank Driving Experience (from Buyagift.co.uk)
These fantastic driving sessions last approximately three and a half hours, and include driving a Chieftain tank, an Armoured Personnel Carrier and a Quad Bike! You will receive full driving tuition in the reassuring company of the friendly and experienced instructors, some of whom served in the Falklands and Gulf Wars, and who may have some interesting stories to tell! The ratio of guests to vehicles is set to keep all participants busy throughout the session. Location: Hampshire (South East)... see more details and buy online
Tank Driving Thrill in Leicestershire (from Buyagift.co.uk)
Learn how to drive 17 tons of steel with this great tank driving experience and live out all those childhood fantasies. Your experienced instructor will quickly help you learn all the basics while driving around the course with the hatches open and your head out so you can see where you're going. Once you're got to grips with driving the beast and you're feeling confident, try driving with only your periscopes for vision and the hatches closed for the ultimate thrill! Location: Leicestershire (Midlands)... see more details and buy online

UK-wide Experience Gifts by Category

Double Decker Bus Driving
from Activity Superstore

Diggerland Family Ticket for Four
from Activity Superstore

Tiger Moth and Tank Day
from Activity Superstore

Tank Driving and Car Crushing
from Great Days Out

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