IT'S A BLAST of a day out according to Dorset's visitors- the Tank Museum has been voted number one museum for more than a year.

The museum, at Bovington, is now among the top 10 highest rated history museums in the country.

More than 75 per cent of its reviewers have rated it 5*.

"TripAdvisor tells us what our customers really think, and we learn a lot from what people have to say about the exhibitions, collections and our customer service," said Museum director Richard Smith said: "We've worked hard for, and are proud of, our position as the highest rated attraction in Dorset.The glowing reviews we have received show we are a museum that brings its subject to life; entertaining, educating and moving visitors from across the world. And it is always most gratifying to read such powerfully positive reviews from people who didn't think the museum would interest them." We hope this will encourage others who read them to give The Tank Museum a try."

The museum has recently made investments in customer facilities, with a new and enlarged restaurant, upgraded menu, and state of the art soft play area for younger visitors.