Tank Museum Spokesman Nik Wyness said; "Through out the summer, there will be four live action tank displays a week, and visitors will be able to discover for themselves what it is like to ride in a tracked vehicle as it thunders around the Museum arena."

The explosive Tanks In Action (Tuesdays and Thursdays) is a major forty-five minute display where visitors can witness the past roaring into life. The show culminates in a mock tank battle, featuring pyrotechnic explosions and a variety of historic armoured fighting vehicles, complete with expert commentary.

"To celebrate the first Tanks In Action of the summer holidays, classic Bentleys will be making several laps of the arena following the display. These will be led by our own 1920 Rolls Royce Armoured Car, before they are parked up for visitors to get a closer look at these beautifully preserved vintage vehicles," said Nik.

Armour In Motion (Mondays and Wednesdays) allows the public to see a variety of historic armoured vehicles put through their paces in a thirty minute demonstration of tank mobility.

Nik added; "These live events will continue through out the summer, and there also be other additions to our programme - such as military and marching bands to entertain the crowds."