CHARLWOOD SHOOTING RANGE FIELD GUIDE
Drive a Scorpion, Load a 76mm and Pull the Trigger at Gatwick
A 45–60 minute, two-person tank driving and firing experience at Gatwick Aviation Museum — a clear, practical guide to what happens and who can take part.
Drive a Scorpion, Load a 76mm and Pull the Trigger at Gatwick.
Take control of a real Scorpion light tank in Charlwood: one teammate drives while the other takes the gunner’s seat, loads the 76mm gun and lines up targets in a short, high-adrenaline session built for pairs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A genuine Scorpion light tank
The experience centers on operating a real Scorpion: one person navigates while the other occupies the gunner’s position to load and fire the 76mm gun.
Drive, aim and fire
Teams take turns driving a course and lining up targets; the gunner loads the 76mm and pulls the trigger to engage a target during the run.
A compact, paired adventure
Designed for two people — driver and gunner — the format suits duos who want a short, intense encounter behind the controls and in the gunner’s hatch.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
You and a partner slot into defined roles: the driver negotiates the course and attempts to position the tank for the best shot while the gunner loads and lines up the 76mm before firing. It’s a brisk, focused sequence of navigation, teamwork and a single, satisfying engagement with the target.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If you intend to drive, bring your current UK driving licence; participants should bring photo ID as required by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The full session runs roughly 45–60 minutes, with driving and firing segments of about 20–30 minutes per participant when both drive and fire.
Where do we meet?
Meet at the Gatwick Aviation Museum, Lowfield Heath Rd, Charlwood, Gatwick RH6 0BT.
Can both participants drive and fire?
Yes — if you select the two-driver option, both people can drive and each get to aim and fire the gun during their time.
What are the age and licence requirements?
Passenger/gunners must be at least 12; drivers must be 18 or older and hold a current UK driving licence.
Is this suitable for two people only?
The format is designed for pairs — one driver and one gunner — though options exist to let both people drive and fire if booked accordingly.