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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South Wales

Tank School

In or near Raglan.

Free admission

Tank School — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Tank School nameboard, Kemeys Commander, Monmouthshire - geograph.org.uk - 6909708

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Pontypool and New Inn · 6.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Tank School is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Tank School offers visitors the unique experience of learning to drive a tank. Located in Usk, Wales, it provides hands-on training in operating military vehicles.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Tank School is located in South Wales. It served as a training facility for tank operators and is notable for its historical significance in military education.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7374, -2.9375
Parish
Llanarth
Postcode
NP15 1LD
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire
Phone
07971 635189
Nearest railway station
Pontypool and New Inn6.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tank School?
Tank School is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1LD), in the parish of Llanarth.
What is Tank School?
Tank School — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tank School?
The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1LD.
Is Tank School a protected site?
Yes — Tank School is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Tank School free to visit?
Yes, Tank School is free to enter.
How do I get to Tank School?
The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1LD.