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An image of Donald Campbell and his K7 hydroplane

We mark 100 years since the birth of speed legend Donald Campbell

Exclusive videos & virtual tours of Campbell's vehicles

Image of museum with temporary closure on the graphic

COVID-19 restrictions -we are temporarily closed.

Stay safe everyone & we hope to see you soon.

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.

exhibition image with the text "temporary closure".

Temporary Closure - 5 November to 1 December

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

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.

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.

Two Michelin men exhibits housed in the museum

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

We celebrate 130 years of this iconic brand

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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