Latest News

Our museum chairman Bill Bewley on the tri-van

Take a look at the world’s ONLY surviving ‘Tri-van’

A closer look at this rare 1940s delivery vehicle

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A40 Farina outside the Lakeland Motor Musuem

Austin A-40 Farina settles in at new home

Our 1962 model goes 0–50mph in 17.4 seconds

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Amphicar in pride of place at Lakeland Motor Museum

Have you seen the sportscar that swims?

The Amphicar is one of our most popular exhibits.

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re-opening on 17 May

Re-opening on Monday 17 May

We can't wait to welcome customers back into the museum

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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

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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.

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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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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.

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