Nationaal Militair Museum (Soesterberg)

This is one of those museums that I'd always wanted to visit and as the Netherlands was at the end of our holiday and we'd only have a few days in country, it was definitely on my 'to do list'. The museum building alone is quite amazing and once you walk inside it just keeps getting better. The displays are well laid out, with plenty of room to move around and the light filled building makes it photographers paradise. However, be prepared to spend at least 4-5 hours here, especially if you want to see everything, including the outdoor and interactive displays. This is one those museums that will not disappoint and should be a must do for anyone interested in military history or who is a military enthusiast.

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.