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Feel the thrill of driving a vintage fire engine in this action-packed outdoor experience. Perfect for adventure lovers seeking a unique motorsport challenge.
20 minutes
challenging
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Feel the thrill of driving a vintage fire engine in this action-packed outdoor experience. Perfect for adventure lovers seeking a unique motorsport challenge.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
20 minutes
Fitness Level
Participants should have good physical health and comfort operating vehicle controls.
Wildlife
History
The Dennis Sabre fire engine has been a symbol of firefighting history since the 1980s, with a storied service in both urban and rural emergencies.
Conservation
SWB Motorsport emphasizes eco-friendly practices during the event, including responsible vehicle operation and waste reduction.
SWB Motorsport
Feel the thrill of driving a vintage fire engine in this action-packed outdoor experience. Perfect for adventure lovers seeking a unique motorsport challenge.
SWB Motorsport is a specialist experience provider based in Dunchurch, England, offering hands‑on military and heavy‑vehicle driving experiences. The operator stages a range of supervised activities that let participants drive tanks, Leyland and DAF army trucks, MAN off‑road trucks, Scorpion vehicles, Snatch Land Rovers and a Dennis Sabre fire engine. Experiences include tank driving and passenger rides in the Alvis CVR(T) Spartan 'sports tank', Scorpion firing and driving sessions, Leyland DAF 45/150 and T244 truck drives, MAN SV off‑road runs, and the junior military buggy Desert Storm activity for ages 12 and up.
Several experiences are 20‑minute sessions, and vehicle specifications feature notable details such as the Spartan’s Jaguar E‑Type engine, a MAN SV with 325bhp, and the Scorpion’s 76mm gun for supervised firing. Drivers tackle off‑road courses, obstacles like the Dennis fire engine brick wall test, and high‑speed sections with reported speeds over 40–50mph on selected experiences.
SWB Motorsport operates at a dedicated Dunchurch venue and presents experiences with instructor supervision and safety procedures built into each activity. The business appears on The Adventure Collective, where its experiences are listed for booking and discovery. SWB Motorsport’s offering focuses on realistic military and heavy‑vehicle handling, combining adrenaline, technical driving and supervised firing opportunities for participants seeking authentic, high‑intensity driving experiences. The junior Military Driving Experience welcomes drivers aged 12 and above and the Gatwick tank driving option highlights the Spartan’s capability to reach speeds over 50mph. Each booking outlines age limits, session length and safety briefings before activity start. details.
Location
Dunchurch, England
Based in Dunchurch, England
Featured
The Adventure Collective
As featured on The Adventure Collective
Vehicle Types
Tanks & Trucks
Range of military vehicles and fire engines
Tours Offered
11 Experiences
Hands-on driving experiences available
See available dates, session lengths and age requirements on The Adventure Collective listing for SWB Motorsport and prepare for instructor‑led safety briefings before each experience.
Wear comfortable clothing
Ensure your clothing allows for unrestricted movement during the driving activity.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed between the adrenaline moments.
Arrive early
Allow extra time for briefing and safety instructions before the ride.
Follow safety instructions
Listen carefully to the instructor to ensure a safe and fun experience.
Closed-toe shoes
Provides proper foot protection and grip while operating the vehicle.
Sunglasses
Protects eyes from glare during outdoor activity.
Casual clothing
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes that can get dirty.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the activity.