COUPLES looking for a quirky place to tie the knot can now get married at the Tank Museum.

The Tank Museum in Bovington, home to 300 military machines, has become Dorset's latest wedding venue.

The venue has a number of different rooms of varying sizes so whether couples are looking for a 1940s rustic wedding with an intimate guestlist or a contemporary wedding with up to 1,000 guests, the museum can organise a unique wedding day.

Events Manager Rosanna Dean said: "It might seem like a quirky place to get married, but we know there are lots of people looking for something a little different on their wedding day.

"Our unique surroundings have already attracted couples with a special connection to The Tank Museum, who want to celebrate their marriage with us. Some have links to the military, a keen interest in our subject and others have ties to the local area.

"The variety of settings and the expertise we have at the museum mean we can offer a completely tailored experience for our couples."

Guests will be able to explore the museum at their leisure and an in-house catering team can provide a wedding breakfast. Couples and their guests will also be able to participate in a photoshoot among all the tanks.

All the profits from the weddings will go towards the Tank Museum charity which aims to conserve and preserve the tank collections for now and for generations to come.

Donations to the charity are also used to restore historic vehicles and to open new exhibitions, which the museum does every April, and couples can even choose to get married within one of the museum's exhibition, in front of their favourite tank.

Rosanna added: "We’ve had a number of requests for weddings over the years and we’re pleased to finally be able to offer people the chance to get married."

Contact the museum for details.