Live tank displays will be commemorating D-Day at the Tank Museum.

It is marking the 80th anniversary by using tanks that took part in the allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.

The tanks will be showcasing their power every day of the half term in the lead-up to the anniversary from May 25 until June 2.

D-Day - on June 6 - saw allied forces storm the beaches to push back the Germans, which ultimately led to the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Visitors to the award-winning Bovington attraction can find out more about the invasion  of northern France with the Morse code machine activity, float a tank task, and interactive games and trails.

Dorset Echo: There is an exciting programme of hands-on D-Day activities at The Tank Museum. There is an exciting programme of hands-on D-Day activities at The Tank Museum. (Image: The Tank Museum)

Head of visitor experience at the Tank Museum, Rosanna Dean, said: “D-Day was the largest military naval, air, and land operation ever attempted, and this half term we tell the story of the role of tanks and the crews at D-Day through an exciting programme of hands-on activities.”

Visitors can take part in tracked vehicle rides in the area and see an explosive live tank display every weekday.

Kids can also let off steam in the museum’s soft play area and enjoy the outside tank themed adventure play area.

With over 300 armoured vehicles and 10 powerful exhibitions, there will be lots to see and do. 

As reported, the museum received a mark of 97.9 percent, after being visited by mystery guests and earned the title of 'best attraction in England'.

The report praised every element of The Tank Museum visitor experience, describing it as 'excellent' and it said the staff were 'amazing'.

The museum has also been doing its part in helping the war effort in Ukraine. 

It has collaborated with William Cook Defence Ltd to 'reverse engineer' a number of Soviet-era vehicles tracks that have now been sent to the war torn country.

In 2023, a live tank performance was live streamed to audiences around the world and money was raised for War Child UK to assist their work in Ukraine supporting the children affected by the conflict.