Tanks | War History

M47 Patton Makes Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025

M47 Patton leading a row of tanks down a dirt path

Just a year after the Tank Museum launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to revive its M47 Patton tank, the iconic Cold War-era vehicle roared back…

The Tank Museum Receives Leopard AS1 Donation from Australian Army

Leopard AS1 parked outside

The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of Europe. One was…

Iconic World War II Tanks United for the First Time at TANKFEST 2025

A King Tiger and Tiger 131 driving around a dirt track

Thousands of spectators witnessed two rare Second World War-era German Tiger tanks running together for the first time ever at a special display as part…

Running King Tiger Ready to Make UK Debut at TANKFEST 2025

Man standing in a King Tiger that's parked outside of a building

TANKFEST 2025 is only a few days away, and the most anticipated guest at this year’s event has arrived at the Tank Museum. The world’s…

M3 Grant to Make Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025

M3 Grant parked outside

With TANKFEST 2025 taking place in just a few weeks, the Tank Museum has made an exciting announcement: an M3 Grant will be making its…

Have Your Name Published in The Tank Museum’s Brand New Guide to the A34 Comet!

"The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet" atop an armored vehicle

The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet, a brand-new publication with over 300 photographs and illustrations, is available for pre-order now at a special…

The Tank Museum Reaches Fundraising Goal for M47 Patton Restoration

M47 Patton on a truck flatbed

After months of fundraising, The Tank Museum has officially reached its monetary target to restore its M47 Patton. Thanks to the support of tank and…

Iconic Churchill Tank Makes ‘Homecoming’ Visit to Luton

People standing around a Churchill Mark III tank

The Tank Museum chose to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a special way – by taking a Churchill Mark III back to…

The Tank Museum Announces Cold War Vehicle Line-Up for TANKFEST 2025

FV4101 Charioteer parked in a grassy field

The Tank Museum has announced the Cold War-era vehicles that will be making an appearance at its highly-anticipated annual tank showcase, TANKFEST 2025. The three-day…

The Tank Museum Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Centurion Tank

Overhead view of visitors walking around a Centurion tank on display

Several new and improved tanks were introduced to the battlefield during the Second World War, and while the conflict was nearing its end, the British…

Have You Ever Wanted to Take a Ride in a German Tiger Tank? Now May Be Your Chance!

Tanks following Tiger 131 along a dirt track

If you’ve ever wanted to take a ride in a World War II-era German Tiger I tank, now may be your chance. The Tank Museum…

The Tank Museum Acquires Cold War-Era Charioteer

Charioteer parked outside a building

A new addition to the Tank Museum‘s collection, a Charioteer, arrived at the location last week. Recently acquired in Finland, the long-term plan is for…