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 1930s garage and World War I display. Find out about local Lakeland industries 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 Windermere is right in the heart of The Lakes. Our combined tickets with Windermere Lake Cruises let you enjoy a cruise and museum visit within 5 days of each other.
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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.
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.
🎟️ Book online or just turn up on the day
Lakeland Motor Museum celebrates milestone 1 millionth visitor
We are celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026 as we welcome our one millionth visitor.
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Lakeland Motor Museum’s monthly morning meet
Date:
4th April 2026
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Lakeland Motor Museum’s monthly morning meet
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Opening Times
OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 9:30AM
Last entry 4:30pm for a 5:30pm close.
We are open every day except Christmas Day.
1983 Africar
A Lancaster‑born idea The Africar project was developed in the old Waggon Works off Caton Road, Lancaster. Founder Tony Howarth set out to design simp…
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