Welcome to Lakeland Motor Museum
A fascinating collection of some 30,000 exhibits which trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century - motor cars, motorbikes, cycles and automobila.
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Speed Kings
Visit our tribute to the racing Campbells, Sir Malcolm and son Donald, who between them captured 21 world land and water speed records for Great Britain, in the Bluebird series of cars and boats.
Campbell Bluebird Exhibition
Classic cars and stunning motor vehicles all under one roof
Vintage and Veteran, Classic, Curious and Comical, Majestic, Weird and Wonderful.
Explore our car collection
Automobilia from around the world
We’ve got probably the largest collection of motoring of memorabilia in the UK.
Exhibits on show
Much more than just a motor museum
Explore our fantastic recreations of period shops, a 1920s garage and 1950s cafe and find out about local history and motoring in the Lake District.
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Combine your visit with a cruise on Lake Windermere
Our amazing location at the southern tip of Lake Windermere is within easy reach of cruises from Lakeside Pier. See our combined tickets with Windermere Lake Cruises.
Find Out MoreWelcome to Lakeland Motor Museum
Explore our fascinating collection of over 30,000 exhibits that trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century - cycles, motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia.
Housed in a converted mill in the heart of the Lake District, we’re minutes from Lake Windermere and offer joint tickets with Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions.
Much more than just a motor museum, our local history and period shopping displays, authentic recreations and picturesque riverside cafe makes it a great day out for the whole family.
OPEN TODAY 9:30am to 5.30pm⚠️We're sorry, but we are temporarily closed due to to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Closure due to Coronavirus
Sorry, but following recent Government advice, the museum is temporarily closed.
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Lakeland Historic Car Club
Date: 6th February 2021 All Day
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe Ambi
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Opening Times
Open daily 9:30am - 4:30pm
CURRENTLY TEMPORARILY CLOSED
1952 TVR 2 - the oldest surviving TVR
Founded in Blackpool in 1947 as Trevcar motors, Trevor Wilkinson built his first car in 1949, giving it the name TVR by shortening his first name. The…
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