HUSBANDS BOSWORTH HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Military Vehicles, One Hour: Hands-on Driving at Armourgeddon in Husbands Bosworth
A focused, one-hour session letting a 17+ participant drive two ex-military vehicles on Armourgeddon’s private track, with instruction, a short history briefing and free museum entry.
Two Military Vehicles, One Hour: Hands-on Driving at Armourgeddon in Husbands Bosworth.
At Armourgeddon’s Husbands Bosworth site you swap the spectator’s view for the driver’s seat: after a brief history lesson and safety briefing you will take the controls of two military vehicles and navigate the on-site track—an intense, compact experience that includes free museum entry for participants and their guests.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Drive two military vehicles in a single session
Choose two machines from the collection, receive protective kit and instruction, and complete two laps in each vehicle for a total of four laps on the Armourgeddon track—an adrenaline-packed hour designed to get you behind the wheel of vehicles normally seen only in museums or on parade.
A lineup of authentic military machines
The selection ranges from the amphibious-capable BV 206 Hagglund and the FV432 armoured personnel carrier to ex-military DAF lorries, fire tenders and classic military Land Rovers—each presenting different handling and off-road challenges.
Museum access included
Participants and any passengers receive free museum admission on the day, and spectators may attend with a ticket that also includes museum access.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
You arrive, pick the two vehicles you want to drive and are kitted out—tank suit and helmet are provided where needed—before an instructor runs through a safety briefing and short history lesson. Under instructor supervision you complete two laps in each vehicle (four laps total) on the purpose-built track, sampling the different responses of wheeled and tracked machines.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You must bring a valid driving licence and be able to drive a manual-transmission vehicle; the operator requires the ability to use a manual gearbox.
Protective kit such as a tank suit (if needed) and helmet are provided by the operator; dress for the weather as the activity is weather dependent.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience take?
Duration is approximately one hour, though timings are approximate and can vary as participants complete required criteria.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Minimum age to be a driver is 17 years old.
Do I need a driving licence?
Yes. A driving licence is required and the participant must have the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
Can I bring passengers or spectators?
The package is for one adult driver; you can add up to two passengers (minimum age 8). Spectators are welcome with tickets; participants and passengers receive free museum admission on the day.
Which vehicles can I drive?
Choices include vehicles such as the Ex‑Military DAF lorry, BV 206 Hagglund, Ex‑Military fire tender, FV432 armoured personnel carrier and Ex‑Military Land Rover—the available selection lets you pick two to drive.
When is the activity available?
Sessions run Wednesday to Sunday each week from the start of April to the end of October; the activity is weather dependent.