ARMOURFEST 2025 16th & 17th August

Name: ARMOURFEST 2025 16th & 17th August
Start: 2025-08-16T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-17T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Norfolk Tank Museum NR16 1HZ

Schedule

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Norfolk Tank Museum NR16 1HZ | Norwich, EN

Armourfest 2025 at the Norfolk Tank Museum!
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025, 10-5.
THIS EVENT IS ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY - ON SALE NOW!
EVENTBRITE TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armourfest-2025-norfolk-tank-museum-tickets-1142638525589?aff=oddtdtcreator
Early Bird Prices - TICKETS HELD AT 2024 prices until Easter!
Adults 17+, Children 5-16, Free Children 0-5.
Adult Weekend £25 + Booking Fee
Adult Daily £14.00 + Booking Fee
Children Weekend £12 + Booking Fee
Children Daily £7 + Booking Fee
Children Under 5 FREE.
Standard Prices
Adults 17+, Children 5-16, Free Children 0-5.
Adult Weekend £28 + Booking Fee
Adult Daily £15.00 + Booking Fee
Children Weekend £13 + Booking Fee
Children Daily £7.50 + Booking Fee
Children Under 5 FREE.
'The Main Event'
Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, Arena Events including our famous Car Crush and Tank Tug of War, and our very own spectacular Show of Strength Show. Vehicle Rides, Military and Medieval Re-enactors, Sword fighting, Exhibitors, Stalls, Refreshments. BBQ, Hog Roast, Tea Room, other food stalls and picnic area.
‘In the Hangar’
During the day an extensive display of military models then, by night, LIVE MUSIC!
40's Hangar Dance with Live Big Band music from our favourite 40's band, The Swing Machine Big Band!!
Come and dance the night away with a glass of something nice from the licensed bar, and try the amazing street food from the Kiwi Chef. 40's costume optional!
Tickets £16 (available separately on Eventbrite)
FAQs:
Where are we?
Norfolk Tank Museum, Station Road, Forncett St Peter, Norwich Norfolk NR16 1HZ
What three words: broadcast, nowadays, shrubbery
I would like to bring my Military Vehicle to display at Armourfest, who should I contact?
If you would like to display a vehicle at Armourfest please contact Stephen on 07703 337714, or alternatively email him at [email protected].
What to bring?
You may wish to bring a camping chair. This is predominantly an outdoor event, so please be prepared for the weather. Although we have a card payment machines in the Museum Tea Room and at the Beer Tent, many of the stalls maybe Cash Only, so please bear this in mind when planning for the day.
Do I need to print my ticket off before I arrive?
Your tickets will be emailed to you and you can either print them and bring them with you, or view them in the Eventbrite App on your mobile device. We do need to scan the QR code on your ticket, so to avoid any delays please have your ticket ready to be scanned at the gate, either on your device or in print.
What food will there be?
A variety of home-cooked and street food will be available.
Where can I buy Hangar Dance tickets?
Hangar dance tickets are available on Eventbrite as a separate event. Norfolk Tank Museum 1940s Hangar Dance.
Is there a licensed bar?
Yes, there will be a licensed beer tent during the day and an evening bar at the Hangar Dance.
Will there be vehicle rides?
Yes, there will be rides in our BV 206 All-Terrain Vehicle during both days, and also the chance to win rides in the Centurion Tank and the Saladin Armoured car.
Will there be loud bangs and explosions?
Yes, but me are minimising the noise and all loud bangs and explosions will be on the Sunday. Although of course tanks running are quite noisy.
Is there camping?
Unfortunately there is no on-site camping. There are plenty of local campsites including the Walnut Tree Meadow Camping in Wymondham, Chestnuts Campsite in Fundenhall, Glamp & Tipple in Attleborough, or Airbnb's and hotels nearby.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, but they are not allowed in the main hangar or tea room unless they are working assistance dogs. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and their poop disposed of in the bins provided. Please ask at the tea room if you would like water for your dog. Please also be aware that there will be sudden bangs and explosions on the Sunday.
Is there parking?
If you require Blue Badge Parking there are limited spaces available in our accessible parking area at the main site. Please ensure that you purchase a 'Blue Badge ticket' and make sure you bring you current Blue Badge with you. Your ticket will ONLY be valid on production of a valid Blue Badge.
The main parking for Armourfest visitors is adjacent to the main site, approximately a 7-minute walk away. Drop-off is available at the main site for those with less mobility, small children, or luggage such as pushchairs.
Hangar Dance parking is available at the Main Site after 7pm on the 13th August.
Address: Norfolk Tank Museum, Station Road, Forncett St Peter, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1HZ. Two miles from the A140 at Long Stratton, 10 miles South of Norwich.
Tel: (01508) 532650
Web: www.norfolktankmuseum.co.uk
E-Mail: [email protected]
Registered Charity Number: 1180612
THIS EVENT IS ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY