The Tank Museum (Bovington)

A number of people had told me about this museum and although it wasn't on my 'to do list' on our recent overseas holiday, as we were in the area and had some time to spare it seemed to good an opportunity to pass up. Upon entering the museum I was in absolute awe of the sheer size of the complex and the number of vehicles on display, and ended spending over five hours wandering through the many galleries.

In the end, this was one of those museums that truly went beyond my expectations and left me with a greater appreciation of this amazing technology. I'm still not a fully confirmed armour convert, but this is one museum that everyone should visit no matter what your interests are, as I'm sure - just like me - it will leave you in awe. 

Historic Commercial Vehicle Club Display (Yarra Glen)

Museum of the Battle of Normandy (Bayeux)

After traveling by train to the historic town of Bayeux, as part of our overseas holiday, one of the things on my 'to do list' was to visit the Museum of the Battle of Normandy. It was an easy 30 minute walk from the centre of town and albeit a rather small museum, the items on display both outside and inside were nothing short of amazing. If you are ever in the region and have even a passing interest in WWII, then this is one museum that you should go and visit.