Museums · South East England
Challenger 1
Challenger 1 — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Challenger 1 is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Challenger 1 is a museum located in South-East England. It is notable for its focus on military history, specifically featuring the Challenger 1 tank, a significant piece of British armoured vehicle engineering. The museum provides insights into the operational history and technological advancements of this iconic tank.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6944, -2.2429
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wool
- Postcode
- BH20 6JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1929 405096
- Opening
- 10:00-17:00; Dec 24-26 off
- Official site
- www.tankmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/5588238501 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Challenger 1?
- Challenger 1 is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.6944°, -2.2429°.
- Is there an entry fee for Challenger 1?
- Yes — Challenger 1 charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Challenger 1 wheelchair accessible?
- Yes — Challenger 1 is tagged in OpenStreetMap as wheelchair-accessible.
- What are the opening hours for Challenger 1?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: 10:00-17:00; Dec 24-26 off. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.