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Husbands Bosworth: The World’s Only Tank Paintball Battle
A two‑hour, instructor‑led session at Armourgeddon where a three‑person crew learns tank driving, operates a 40mm paintball cannon and faces an opposing tank—the only such experience run anywhere in the world.
Husbands Bosworth: The World’s Only Tank Paintball Battle.
Set on the grounds of Armourgeddon Tank Driving Experiences & Museum in Husbands Bosworth, this compact, high‑adrenaline activity converts a trio of participants into a working tank crew. Over roughly two hours you’ll be kitted out, briefed on the FV432, take practice laps, learn periscope driving and cannon aiming, then test tactics in a live Tank Paintball Battle—the operator’s most popular offering.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Drive, Aim, Load: The Crew Roles
The activity turns a team of three into an operational tank crew: you’ll take turns driving the FV432, practice aiming the 40mm paintball cannon and fulfil the loader’s role before combining those skills in a head‑to‑head Tank Paintball Battle—an adrenaline‑charged finale unique to Armourgeddon.
Suits, Helmets and Museum Access Included
On arrival all participants are kitted with tank suits (when needed) and helmets; the booking also includes free entry to the Armourgeddon museum for participants, passengers and spectators on the same day.
Structured Progression from Training to Battle
The program moves from a safety briefing and a short FV432 history lesson to controlled driving laps—first with the hatch open, then closed using the periscope—followed by target practice and a coordinated battle against an opposing tank.
What the day feels like
What the two‑hour session feels like
The flow is deliberately incremental: arrival and kit‑up give way to a safety briefing and a concise FV432 history lesson; you then rotate through driver, loader and gunner positions, starting with a familiarisation lap with the hatch open. The instructor then closes the hatch so you drive using only the periscope, followed by cannon aiming and loader drills—culminating in a coordinated paintball engagement against an opposing tank. The entire sequence is framed to build confidence and team timing within an approximate two‑hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting paint on; personal protective kit such as tank suits and helmets are provided by the operator as required.
Participants receive necessary protective kit on arrival; bookings also include free museum entry for participants and their accompanying passengers or spectators.
The activity is organised as an approximate two‑hour session for a team of three, though completion times can vary depending on individual progress through the set criteria.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does a Tank Paintball Battle session last?
Approximately two hours for a team of three, though timings are approximate and can vary with completion of the activity criteria.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Minimum age for participants is 16 years old; passengers may be as young as 8 years old.
Do I need a driving licence to take part?
No driving licence is required to drive the tanks during the activity.
Are spectators allowed and do they get museum access?
Yes—spectators are welcome, and tickets include free entry to the Armourgeddon museum on the day.
Are there size and weight restrictions?
Yes—minimum height is 4ft (122 cm), maximum height is 6ft 4 (193 cm) and maximum weight is 22 stone (140 kg).
When is the activity available?
Availability runs Wednesday to Sunday each week from the start of April to the end of October; group bookings can be arranged in winter months.
How many vehicles operate at once?
A maximum of 15 vehicles will operate at any one time.