Museums · South West England
M4 Sherman
In or near Wool.
M4 Sherman — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
M4 Sherman 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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Official information
The Tank Museum showcases the history of tanks and their crews, featuring over 300 tanks that have played significant roles in history. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive collections and learn about the stories of the soldiers who operated these vehicles.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Turners Puddle Heath SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The M4 Sherman is a military museum located in South-East England. It features a collection of M4 Sherman tanks, notable for their use during World War II. The museum offers insights into the tank's design and operational history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6957, -2.2441
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wool
- Postcode
- BH20 6JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1929 405096
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.tankmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/5588238503 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is M4 Sherman?
- M4 Sherman is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 6JG), in the parish of Wool.
- What is M4 Sherman?
- M4 Sherman — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to M4 Sherman?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 6JG.
- Is M4 Sherman a protected site?
- Yes — M4 Sherman is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Turners Puddle Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to M4 Sherman?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 6JG.