DUNCHURCH EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Two-Person Scorpion Run: Drive, Load and Fire a 76mm Tank Gun in Dunchurch
A 45-minute, two-person experience that pairs driving and live simulated firing in a Scorpion tank — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Two-Person Scorpion Run: Drive, Load and Fire a 76mm Tank Gun in Dunchurch.
On farmland outside Dunchurch you and a partner trade barbs and roles: one takes the controls while the other climbs into the gunner’s seat. The Scorpion Firing Experience puts you behind the wheel and at the sights of a 76mm gun, steering a short course, lining up targets and firing under instructor supervision — a compact, adrenaline-forward outing built around teamwork and a single, memorable moment of truth.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scorpion with a 76mm gun
The package centers on the Scorpion tank and its 76mm gun: participants load the gun, turn the turret, use the sights and take a live simulated shot at designated targets.
Two people, split roles
The activity is built for pairs: one person drives the course while the other acts as gunner, with both roles offering distinct responsibilities and the option for both participants to swap and each drive and fire.
Aim, pull the trigger, escape
After lining up with the help of the driver, the gunner loads the weapon and fires at the target; the driver then navigates away to complete the exercise and, if desired, participants may each take a turn driving and firing.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
This is a short, intense collaboration: a briefing and role assignment are followed by a driving section in which the driver must guide the vehicle and assist the gunner in lining up. The gunner then loads the 76mm, turns the turret, uses the sights and fires at a target. If both participants wish to drive and fire, that option is available, with driving and firing time together amounting to roughly 30 minutes within the overall 45-minute booking.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this activity fits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The overall experience runs for 45 minutes; if both participants choose to drive and fire, vehicle/driving time together is roughly 30 minutes within that booking.
The activity meets at Toft Cottage Farm, Southam Road, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV23 8AD.
Drivers must bring a current full UK driving licence; participants should bring any personal ID required by the operator.
Drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid UK driving licence; passengers/gunners must be at least 12 years old.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Scorpion Firing Experience last?
The booking is 45 minutes in total.
Where do I meet for the experience?
Meet at Toft Cottage Farm, Southam Road, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV23 8AD.
Can both participants drive and fire?
Yes — both people can have a go at driving and firing; if both drive, everyone who drives must be over 18 and hold a current UK driving licence.
What are the age and licence requirements?
Passenger/gunner minimum age is 12; drivers must be 18 or over and hold a full UK driving licence.
What does the session involve?
Participants split roles as driver and gunner, drive a course while lining up targets, then the gunner loads and fires the 76mm gun; the driver then maneuvers the vehicle away.