Private Tank Driving Experiences
Duration: Approx 1 Hour | Age: 16+
Drive a Real Tank in Kent: The Ultimate Tank Driving Experience and the nearest Tank Driving Centre to London
Looking for a bucket-list adventure experience that rumbles, roars and kicks up some serious mud and leaves others in the dust? At Imperium Adventures in Faversham, Kent, you can get behind the controls of a real 16-ton armoured vehicle and experience what it’s like to drive a tracked monster across rugged off-road terrain. Whether you’re planning an epic birthday, a team-building event, or just fancy doing something totally different with your mates, this is an adrenaline-fuelled day out like no other.
Two Tank Driving Options: Shared or Exclusive
We offer two exciting ways to experience tank driving — both are fully instructor-led and take place on our massive off-road battleground, this is not a flat field like everywhere else! Our Arena is packed with steep inclines, tight turns, and technical challenges.
1. Shared Tank Driving Experiences – Great for Groups & Budget-Friendly Fun
Ideal for friends, families, and group bookings, our shared experience is a brilliant way to try tank driving without going all-in. You’ll choose from our Taster, Trek or Tour session (5, 10, or 15 minutes of drive time per person), and when you’re not in the driver’s seat, you’ll be riding inside the tank or watching the action up close.
- Minimum 2 drivers per booking
- Great value and maximum fun
- Perfect for couples, family, friends, stag/hen dos, and team bonding
2. Exclusive Tank Driving Experiences – Premium, Solo or Extended Time Group Sessions
Want the full tank driving experience to yourself? Our exclusive options give each driver the maximum seat time: 10, 20, or 30 minutes of pure, tracked Tank Driving Action under the expert guidance of your instructor. Ideal for solo adventurers or groups seeking the Ultimate Tank Driving Experience.
- Drive a tank solo or with friends (everyone gets the full drive time to themselves)
- Choose between Taster, Trek or Tour duration options
- More time, for more challenges, and even more immersion
What’s It Like to Drive a Tank?
It’s loud. It’s powerful. And it’s unlike anything else you’ve ever done. Once you’ve had your safety briefing and been introduced to the controls, your instructor will guide you as you tackle real off-road terrain, including slopes, mud, dust, and season-dependent water features. Expect adrenaline, big laughs, and that unmistakable excitement of doing something genuinely different.
Do you have a lot of Tanks?
Don’t worry, if you’re a big group, we have multiple pieces of Armour ready for you to mount up and drive! There’s nothing like chasing other Tanks around our amazing off-road environment. Seeing your friends drive these monsters across rugged terrain is such a unique and unforgettable experience.
Our Spectator Options
Don’t want to drive? Not a problem! We offer three great ways to experience the action:
- Free Viewing – Watch from the safe zone as drivers mount up and return
- Spectator Safari Upgrade – Have your spectators ride alongside the tank in a rugged military vehicle (up to 10 guests of all ages welcome)
- Tank Crew Ride-Along (Age 14+) – Join the crew inside the tank while it’s in action, one for the brave and physically fit!
Why Choose Imperium Adventures for your Tank Driving Experiences?
We’re not just another experience day provider. We’re a wholly privately owned Business based in Kent and run by a passionate team of off-road driving professionals and Army Veterans who care about giving every guest a day to remember. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Unique military vehicles – No one is providing Experiences in our Austrian Tanks anywhere in the UK
- Unique Environment in Faversham, Kent – Easily accessible from Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Ashford, and the closest Tank Driving to London by miles!
- Private, guided sessions – No strangers, even our shared experiences are your chosen Tank Crew!
- Awesome extras –The Tankers Tea Party! – Tea, coffee, cold drinks, and of course… cake provided at successful mission endex of all our Tank Driving Experiences!
Book Your Tank Driving Experience in Kent
Whether you’re looking for the perfect birthday gift, an unforgettable stag do, or just a fun and unique thing to do in Kent, Imperium Adventures has the tank driving experience for you. Choose your adventure and book online with live availability.
I went for a bit of Airsoft at the Imperium site near Canterbury and left a tank commander! Loved the quad bikes and the 4x4 experience of driving military vehicles on rough terrain. Great fun and a day well spent with friends and family.
Visiting family in Canterbury for "Family time", another dull weekend!:/ Not this time, they had arranged an awesome day with Imperium down the road in Faversham.. Best day ever!! Quad bikes were so much fun, super powerful, the course was both fun and challenging.. All the Team are friendly and put us all at ease - Some of us have only ridden a push bike!! Who would of thought Quad biking could be so much fun. The instructor made learning a new skill extremely enjoyable.. Tank drive next time for sure.. Thanks again to Jim and the Imperium Team. See you soon. The A Team:)
I was looking for quad biking near Canterbury and found Imperium adventures.
We went as a group and we were met with a welcoming atmosphere.
The location is great and easy to get to .
The staff were friendly and very helpful, they were patient with the amateurs and the experienced amongst our group and we could all follow their instructions easily.
While it was thrilling to ride all the vehicles and our excitement levels were high, we felt safe at all times and all our needs and questions were met with professionalism.
Highly recommended, can't wait to go back !
We went as a group and we were met with a welcoming atmosphere.
The location is great and easy to get to .
The staff were friendly and very helpful, they were patient with the amateurs and the experienced amongst our group and we could all follow their instructions easily.
While it was thrilling to ride all the vehicles and our excitement levels were high, we felt safe at all times and all our needs and questions were met with professionalism.
Highly recommended, can't wait to go back !
Bought the go kart experience as a gift for my partner for his bday. We went together in January. Couldn't recommend it enough, we had so much fun, the instructor was great and we haven't stopped talking about it since!
What a fantastic day!!!
Jim and his team could not be more welcoming, going above and beyond for our group.
The APC and Unimog were my particular favourites although the G-Wagon took a lot of finesse and a bit more technical to drive through the deep ruts, wading through the deeper water and climbing the slippery steeper undulation!
Highly recommended for a good laugh, great experience and come away having learnt something new!
Jim and his team could not be more welcoming, going above and beyond for our group.
The APC and Unimog were my particular favourites although the G-Wagon took a lot of finesse and a bit more technical to drive through the deep ruts, wading through the deeper water and climbing the slippery steeper undulation!
Highly recommended for a good laugh, great experience and come away having learnt something new!
excellent afternoon!! I had the tank driving experience for my 40th birthday surprise, it was great I cannot recommend this enough 10/10
My son Craig bought me a full experience for my 70th birthday, what a present fantastic, the instructors were very knowledgeable and patient. What a bucket list gift. A massive thank you!
The tank driving experience was a 70th birthday gift. Paul and Sam were very friendly and welcoming. Great tuition and the actual driving was fantastic fun. The rest of the family enjoyed the safari truck to watch and take photos.We all had a great day, 10 out of 10.
Absolutely fab afternoon - I drove the G wagon, the Unimog and the tank and it was so much fun. Jim is very patient and even took me to and from the station. Highly recommended.
Totally awesome session in the Unimog - can't recommend the guys highly enough. Thanks Paul for great instruction, & it comes with a good upper body workout too! 😅
Absolutely brilliant day. I got to drive the tank and the unimog as a birthday present. Clive was so good and welcoming. He was really reassuring and made the experience fun and exciting. Highly recommend as this is a must do experience. The course is great with lots of obstacles to navigate
Thank you so much for an amazing day! I bought the tank driving experience for my partner and he totally loved it 🪖❤️ he has said he wants to go back already haha
Really lovely guys and super helpful. They even let me follow around in the back of a mog and take photos 📸
Would highly recommend 👌 💯💯💯
Really lovely guys and super helpful. They even let me follow around in the back of a mog and take photos 📸
Would highly recommend 👌 💯💯💯
I wanted to book a military experience for my military mad son for his 10th Birthday, and having looked all over came across Tanks’N’Trucks. I can honestly say they really delivered and the end experience was something I never imagined he could be part of. From my initial enquiry trying to see if it would be possible for him to have an experience, to his end party with 5 friends, the team continued to impress. Anyone looking for a party with a difference for your child, I strongly recommend one here.
The level of professionalism from everyone involved throughout, and the organisation and energised experience on the day was second to none.
The team ensured no time was wasted and the children experienced a good length of ride in a range of vehicles, including a tank and they also got to experience shooting with different weapons. All of the children were constantly praised and hearing the excitement in their voices throughout was lovely.
The whole experience was amazing, but for me being able to ride alongside my son as he drove the Unimog completed it. Jim’s calm and patient nature, (mine less so) made sure he remained confident throughout and had the biggest smile.
Throughout the afternoon all I kept hearing from children and parents alike was, that it was the best party they had ever been to. So Thank You to an amazing and passionate team, for making a little boy, his mum and his friends very happy. We look forward to coming again for another driving experience soon!
The level of professionalism from everyone involved throughout, and the organisation and energised experience on the day was second to none.
The team ensured no time was wasted and the children experienced a good length of ride in a range of vehicles, including a tank and they also got to experience shooting with different weapons. All of the children were constantly praised and hearing the excitement in their voices throughout was lovely.
The whole experience was amazing, but for me being able to ride alongside my son as he drove the Unimog completed it. Jim’s calm and patient nature, (mine less so) made sure he remained confident throughout and had the biggest smile.
Throughout the afternoon all I kept hearing from children and parents alike was, that it was the best party they had ever been to. So Thank You to an amazing and passionate team, for making a little boy, his mum and his friends very happy. We look forward to coming again for another driving experience soon!
I received the tank driving experience as a Birthday present from my husband, and it definitely was one of the best things I’ve ever done. A tank is probably the coolest and most fun thing I’ve ever thought of driving (for now). It is surprisingly responsive to steering! Loved every minute of it.
The way everything was organised was very thorough: first, we both got to ride in the back of the tank as passengers, to get a feel for it. I was given a noise-cancelling headset with a mic so I could hear and speak with Paul over the noise of the tank, and protective glasses. The instruction from Paul was clear and thorough. I knew what I was doing and why.
My husband was in a Pinzgauer truck with Jim driving, and they went chasing after the tank, stopping to take pictures, so he had a great time too.
The site is quite big and it is a proper off-road course.
Jim and Paul are very passionate about what they do; it was great to have a chat with them over a tea after the drive.
Before this review gets too long - an unforgettable experience. Super happy and hoping to coming back!
The way everything was organised was very thorough: first, we both got to ride in the back of the tank as passengers, to get a feel for it. I was given a noise-cancelling headset with a mic so I could hear and speak with Paul over the noise of the tank, and protective glasses. The instruction from Paul was clear and thorough. I knew what I was doing and why.
My husband was in a Pinzgauer truck with Jim driving, and they went chasing after the tank, stopping to take pictures, so he had a great time too.
The site is quite big and it is a proper off-road course.
Jim and Paul are very passionate about what they do; it was great to have a chat with them over a tea after the drive.
Before this review gets too long - an unforgettable experience. Super happy and hoping to coming back!
Tank Driving in Kent, Located Close to London, Faversham, Canterbury, Maidstone and Ashford.
Exclusive Drive a Tank Experience
Our Drive a Tank Experience is completely Private, you will not be sharing your Tank Drive or instructor with anyone else! This is unique as most driving experience venues allow very little drive time and mix you with strangers! But our sessions are all about YOU and your chosen guests. This means more time Tank Driving for you, with Expert 121 instruction, and a more exclusive and enjoyable Tank Driving experience for you and your guests to remember!
Cancellation Policy
You must provide at least 3 Days notice in writing by email to cancel or postpone your experience before your booking start time. Failure to cancel or reschedule your booking before this time will result in your Voucher being deemed as used. All vouchers expire after 12 months if they have not been redeemed. In all instances, the experience voucher is non refundable.
