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Temporary Closure - 5 November to 1 December

Stay Safe Everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back from 2 December.

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Lakeland Motor Museum unveils rare sports car ahead of half term holidays

We've added another rare sports car to our collection; a 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – one of only six of its kind known to be in the UK.

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Lakeland Motor Museum to unveil NHS hero’s beloved car during BBC lockdown event

A 90 year old car formerly owned by a consultant surgeon will be among the latest exhibits to be put forward for inclusion in an online BBC initiative this week.

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Lakeland Motor Museum rallies behind Rett Syndrome charity ball

We're throwing our support behind a special charity event taking place later this month, to raise awareness of Rett Syndrome.

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Familiar face Edwin steps down from Lakeland Motor Museum to enjoy retirement

One of the most familiar faces in the Lakeland Motor Museum's history is retiring, having spent more than 25 years overseeing the success and growth of the heritage attraction.

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1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom awarded Lakeland Motor Museum trophy

The latest winner of our regular classic car contest has been handed a one of a kind trophy created on-site by our team, using a vintage cutaway engine.

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Iconic motoring brand Castrol heaps praise on Lakeland Motor Museum’s “amazing” collection

We've won the approval of Castrol, after celebrating the oil giant's 120th anniversary!

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