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COVID-19 restrictions -we are temporarily closed.

Stay safe everyone & we hope to see you soon.

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The original owners and the new owner of the Manta meet at the museum.

Lakeland Motor Museum brokers sale of former on-loan exhibit to Manta enthusiast

A popular 1980s exhibit which had been on-loan here at the Lakeland Motor Museum since 2010 is now in the hands of a delighted new owner.

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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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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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Bryn Jackson being presented with trophy by Operations Manager Chris Lowe

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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Lakeland Motor Museum celebrates 130 years of Michelin with its very own “stars”

We celebrate 130 years of this iconic brand

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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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Appleby couple takes ‘Drive & Ride in Day’ trophy – thanks to a Haynes manual!

A fully-restored Wolseley 1300 Mark 2 has taken top honours at our latest Drive & Ride In Day event.

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