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British Motor Museum

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Stratford-on-Avon


Address

5GQ9+GV Banbury Road Gaydon, Lighthorne Heath, Warwick CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom

Website

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Contact

+44 1926 895300

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (7.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Louise C. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVED it!!!! I am a petrol head/Landrover nut though so I'm slightly biased. Honestly, I could've lived in there if it hadn't been so bloody warm! There's no air con and if its hot outside its boiling inside there. But I didn't care, sweating my away around I thought I'd died and gone to heaven!! If you like your cars then this is an absolute must to go and visit! The place is immaculate! The cars are stunning!!! The staff are all really friendly and helpful! The little children get a little mini car they can ride their way around in. There's also an interactive map book the older kids (an adults, ahem 😂) can use to explore around the different cars. There's a cafe too on the upper floor which was nice but stops serving food at 2pm which I thought was far too early considering we'd spent the best part of the day travelling to get there. So eat first if you're gonna visit later in the day. There's also a gift shop and a little kiddies play park at the top of the hill outside but watch little legs that like to run away as it's on top of a steep hill and not fenced in!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris Sharpes (Lord B. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant museum. Over visiting family and it's an absolute petrol head's paradise. They've got got mechanics working on the cars as well. Historical and modern cars, along with a whole floor of Jaguars. Kids will love it as much as adults. Plenty of activities and interactive things to do. Loads of parking. Worth a visit.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna 4 months ago on Google • 477 reviews
    We were quite lucky, I think, as it was a relatively quiet day, so we had the tours to ourselves. We arrived at lunchtime and the cafe was very good and reasonably priced. We were then able to make the 2pm tour of the first building and the 3pm tour of the other building. There are nearly 400 vehicles and loads of information available. There are vehicles famous from film/TV, first and last off the line and vehicles over 100 years. Also, several vehicles that belonged to royalty. The guides were very informative. The second guide was a volunteer who had spent his career in the motor industry and gave us some brilliant insights. He even had a personal connection with several of the vehicles and was very generous with his time and we learned loads about the industry and how it has evolved over the years. All in all we had a brilliant time and though we were there 5 hours we wished we'd arrived sooner as there was so much to see.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan Smith (Big N. 9 months ago on Google
    British Motor Museum… Well, I had visited as a part of Ford Nationals this year, and thought it’ll be rude not to check out the British vehicles they had in store. I was blown away by the amount of vehicles that was on display, and the plaques with the significance of each individual one (which also included the specs too). Being a German car enthusiast, I was genuinely opened up by what Britain had engineered and designed for our roads. The staff were A1 and extremely educational and helpful, the gift shop showcased some cool little goodies too. My favourite was in the other building, which housed Jags downstairs and loads of awesome concepts and oddballs upstairs. I strongly recommend paying a visit! Cheers for reading - Nathan.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Minch 4 months ago on Google • 330 reviews
    Amazing place . So many old jaguar , landrover , lightning cars on display . There’s a nice cafe inside and a goodie shop at the entrance. Don’t miss the movie show or driving the car for £10 for age between 10 and above . Parking outside is ample . Restrooms are clean. Overall campus well maintained. A lot of company meetings or conferences are held here .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brett 1 year ago on Google
    Great day out for anyone interested in cars, lots to see and well laid out. Lots of prototypes that led to some of Britain's once familiar cars you no longer see on the roads. Accommodates well for people with limited mobility with easy access everywhere. On site cafe, but it is a little pricey, but I suppose that's just how it is nowadays. Overall definitely worth a visit.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew Parker (Andrew N P. 2 months ago on Google • 328 reviews New
    Wonderful place to visit. A bit of a trip down memory lane. Especially enjoyed the concept and prototype vehicles. O what could have been. Café offered excellent food and good value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael L. 5 months ago on Google • 301 reviews
    I happened to be passing and decided to pop in, and I'm glad I did. It's not cheap, but there's a lot more here than you might expect. There are two buildings jam-packed with vehicles going back to the origins of the motor car. There are a range of themed exhibitions as well as activities to try out. As well as the cars you might expect to see, there's also a wide variety of concept and novelty vehicles. For me, it was a bit like walking down memory lane seeing cars from my past, all in all a great way to spend a few hours.
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  • 5/5 Nick B. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to lose yourself for a few hours. Admire the cars, concepts and prototypes from down the decades. Great range of vehicles to see, for all ages, including some cars from TV and film (Bond etc.). Two buildings to explore, with plenty of memorabilia on display too. Excellent cafe. Good choice of food, with what looked like a decent selection of vegan and gluten free. Very clean. Staff very efficient, polite and friendly. Amazed I hadn't heard more about this place - worth a visit, if you're in the neighbourhood. We drove 45 minutes from Tamworth, while staying there - worth it. (Hint: don't forget to GiftAid your entry and get 12 months entry, for the price of one day).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great day out - went with my Dad and we both had a really good day out. Huge range of cars from the every day to sports cars and even cars from films and TV. Cafe food is limited but good - coffee was very strong though. Lots of parking and I was able to charge my electric car for free. We'll worth a visit!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cameron S. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing museum to visit, the collection of true British cars is astounding! A true "must visit" for any petrol head! Knowledgeable staff full of less known trivia are located around the site. Everything is disabled friendly with wheelchairs available for those with extra needs. The only slight downside is if you go with older guests who may decide to point out the cars they and their mates used to own, of course this just adds to the experience and learning about such beautiful old cars and how they interacted in Society!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blue Bean P. 2 months ago on Google • 217 reviews New
    We pay a visit to the museum at least once or twice a year to some of the meet-up and show events with a few of our own cars. If you are into cars, this is the place to visit! There are loads of collections here, all beautifully presented and polished to perfection, set in a purpose made building to house them. There are cars throughout history, celebrity cars, sports, racing and even concept cars. Well worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Philip H. 2 years ago on Google
    Really interesting museum in central England. Very spacious so plenty of opportunities to take good photos, large selection of cars spanning across two buildings, lots of themed areas, helpful staff and a large cafe. Would highly recommend a visit. We popped in expecting to stay for an hour and ended up being there for three...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cindy W. 2 years ago on Google
    Really interesting visit with plenty to see. Really helpful and friendly staff. Great cafe and THE best chunky chips! Good idea to gift aid your payment for a ticket so you can convert it to a years pass. Will definitely go back for another visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ranj M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place if you're a car lover. Cars from TV. Cars from the past. Cars from films (used stunt card, etc). Even if you're not a car lover, a great place to appreciate history and the progress we've made over the past 100 years or so. There's a reasonably priced cafe on sight too. A nice place to catch up and digest everything around you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise F. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked for hubby as he loves his cars! We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. So much history and fantastic cars. Information was provided for every single car and staff members were enthusiastic and happy to share their knowledge.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Clive W. 6 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    It doesn't take long to get round. You can be all said and done in less than an hour. It has some nice cars and interesting facts and displays. Easy to get to, just of the M40 and decent amount of parking. Very friendly and informative staff. 3 stars for the £16 entrance and value for money. Staff deserve more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adi S. 6 months ago on Google
    A very nice experience either if you are a car lover or just if you want to have a nice experience. There are several hundred cars, old and new models. Also you can find famous car models, from various movies. The complete tour consists from 2 large buildings. Expect spending 2-3 hours as a quite fast tour but if you want to spend more time on the details, than expect 5-6 hours. Each model of car has details presented available in english language (of course) to read. The staff around is really nice and polite and from some you can get nice extra informations about car models. Plenty of parking place available; it is free parking. There is also a child playground available outside. Also cars and engines are sectioned so you can see the details inside.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jordi López F. 2 months ago on Google • 142 reviews New
    Wonderful collection of cars walking you through the history of British manufacturing industry. Good entertainment for kids aged above 7. Beware the double espresso price of 6 pounds!!!!!

  • 5/5 Nick Heasman N. 4 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Gaydon British Motor Museum has been on our to-do list for many years. For too many years we have hurtled past on our way to somewhere else. This year we made a special pilgrimage and, on a damp winter's day, arrived at opening time to park in a huge, very full carpark. David, at reception was welcoming, interesting and informative. Prompted by him we bought tickets valid for a twelve month. This place is vast! There are hundreds and hundreds of British motorcars of all shapes, ages and designs. Vehicles both familiar and never heard of before. There are explanations everywhere. At every turn there is an enthusiast - either a museum staff member or another visitor - keen to share their knowledge. There are myriad stories, some uplifting and others sad; of colossal talent, brilliant innovation and wasted opportunity. It is a history lesson of the past century and more of our infernal combustion engine in our lives. Restricted by time we could only stay for a little under five hours and so could barely scratch the surface of this tremendous and excellently presented collection. Thank you to everyone involved. To paraphrase General MacArthur: "We will return."
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great museum with an amazing array of cars from throughout history. A great place especially for a retired mechanic, could easily spend a day here. Good food at cheaper than expected prices with very friendly staff who know there stuff, even some of the more obscure things, i couldn't get them, they knew. Well done. A truly great place to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andy 5. 3 years ago on Google
    Traveled all the way from Newcastle to see the collection of cars at the British Motor Museum. A truly amazing collection spread across two buildings. Enjoyed a few hours browsing until a very rude and abrupt volunteer called Nick caused us to leave before seeing all of the exhibits. I mean they are supposed to be there to help and not to patronise visitors?? 5 stars for the collection 1 star for Nick. So disappointed.
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  • 5/5 Lee S. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely magical experience, had a truly wonderful time. Could have spent the whole day there and more. There's something for Absolutely any and everyone. Brilliant day out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited the British Motor Museum today, it’s a fantastic place. We spent 6 hours and could go back tomorrow and still find cars and info we had missed. Spread over two large buildings, with a wide variety of new and old cars, interactive activities and displays, this museum is really well laid out and has ample facilities. The restaurant is great, the food is lovely and it has a gluten free menu too (great as my little lad has gluten intolerance and eating out isn’t always easy). The staff are all really, really friendly throughout but in particular, on entering the museum, we were met with an extremely friendly face and comical character, who was such a pleasure to deal with - so much so, my 9 year old took note of his name instantly, as he was so impressed with him! We were pleased to see the same gentleman upon leaving the museum and would like to say a personal thank you to him, Robin, for making our visit (and my mum’s birthday) even more amazing by going out of the way to do something special to make it even more memorable. Truly lovely guy, happy to help, explain and go that little further to make people smile. We appreciate your kind acts and we will hopefully see you again in the not too distant future!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 grange247 2 years ago on Google
    I'd say this is the finest example's of a very well run museum from staff at the entrance to the cafe. As for the cars, plenty of them to view without any nuisance ropes to keep you away from the cars. If you have no interest or dislike nostalgia it won't be for you. The food at the cafe looks and tastes great, soup, jackets etc. Thank you for a super day out.... well-done to all staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit if you like historic British cars. Super staff were very pleasant and helpful. Thank you Tesco for paying for the ticket. Lots of information and details and the cars are accessible but don't touch. The ticket also includes the Jaguar experience next door.
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  • 5/5 Kathryn H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great museum to go and visit if you’re a fan of cars like my fiancé is. Even I enjoyed the hundreds of cars on display. Many information panels as well. The cafe was great, hot food served until 2PM. I had the beef and rice and it was delicious. Great activities for the kids as well. You can easily spend five hours here as we did. Highly recommend. Price is £16 at the door, but it’s well worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ric M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good car museum. They have 350+ cars on display. I managed to get my self on the 2pm tour (it’s free) someone from the museum explains in-depth about some of the more iconic and famous cars. Upstairs on the day I visited they had an antique vendor set up selling old tools, books, toys, car memorabilia and much more
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  • 5/5 David H. 9 months ago on Google
    This is an excellent motor museum with nearly 400 vehicles on site. The museum is split in to two parts (large buildings). The main museum area and in a separate building a further collection of cars including prototypes and a viewing area for the workshops. There are on site tours, a small cinema showing various motor related film clips and a cafe with a large seating area and a good selection of food and drink. There are some hands on things to try which all helps understand the workings of a car. All areas and facilities are clean and tidy the staff are all very welcoming and helpful. My first visit was in July and in our time there just about finished the main building There is do much to see and if you want a crafty sit down pop in to the cinema to watch a movie. We have Premium membership for the year which to be honest l recommend you get as you can look at things at a slower pace knowing that you can go back any time in the year time and time again you also get discounts in the cafe and shop. 20% l think. Fantastic day and l look forward to my next visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben D. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant day out, and I do mean a whole day. Fantastic. Staff were amazingly friendly, cafe was really good, great food and drink choice and all done so well. A big thumbs up.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 8 months ago on Google
    Was present for the International Saab meeting. Despite appalling weather, the facilities operated perfectly. Both museums were available to us and the cafe was reasonably priced and had a good range of food and drink on offer. Come rain or shine this is a great place to have an organised car event.
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  • 5/5 Ravi P. 5 months ago on Google
    We came here for a work event. The museum itself is easy to find, and has plenty of available parking. The parking for exhibitors is close to the where we needed to be so we didn’t need to walk long distances with heavy loads. The inside is new and modern with a great range of classic cars on show. Each car also has its information (BHP, top speed, production Year etc) next to it. The staff museum organising the catering on day were great. They were fast, efficient and any questions I had they answered with ease. Would recommend the Motor Museum for car enthusiasts and also work events in the future!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren “theDazzler” H. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a petrol head must. Amazing array of Great British car history with a surprising number of very special vehicles. Get up close but don't touch... The glass is not here! Examples worth millions but not tucked in a case. This place can easily take a full day. Refreshments or a full meal available too at the restaurant.
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  • 5/5 Paul H. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a fascinating museum for anyone that appreciates vehicles manufactured in Britain. It contains a fascinating collection of cars with many having a comprehensive poster giving many interesting items of interest relating to it. The collection includes cars previously used or owned by members of the Royal family and previous Prime Ministers. It is cheaper to purchase tickets in advance and also you can elect to have your ticket upgraded to an annual pass.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle J. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent place to visit if you are into cars and especially British produced cars. The collection has a wide variety of vehicles from everyday family cars, to Motorsport legends, ex military, vintage classics, royal family vehicles and much more. Take your time and read the information boards as you will learn some great facts and get a great insight on the vehicle in question. There are activities form children to keep them occupied whilst you walk around the museum and if you need a break, the café is great for refreshments. Toilets are situated throughout the museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry O. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely visit to Gaydon. The staff are really friendly and helpful, especially the volunteer guides. There is such a great selection of cars and special events. I was there for an MG 100 celebration so there was a horseguard and marching band.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent museum with not just the expensive cars you expect, but more familiar cars from your youth. Knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers who like to chat, a nice reasonably-priced cafe and bargain entrance fee. A very good day out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin V. 4 months ago on Google
    Built in what is arguably the heart of the UK car industry today, the British motor museum is a fantastic way to experience the golden eras of English motoring. From Motorsport to military, supercars to the cars of the masses, the museum has a great range of vehicles, along with a glut of information. There are even a few classics open for visitors to take photos in! The collection centre next door is a great addition, housing a collection of Jaguars, along with a view into the workshop and an Aladdin's cave of other British vehicles deemed worthy of being preserved. We spent around two and a half hours looking around, which will suffice for most, though the hardcore petrolhead will always find something else to enjoy. Things to note - Book in advance for reduced price tickets, Young children, especially those who enjoy cars, may get a little frustrated, as most cars are not to be touched. There is a notable lack of the most exclusive of British brands, with Rolls Royce and Aston Martin feeling very underrepresented, and a total lack of Bentley on the day we visited.
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  • 5/5 Brian H. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Loved the collection. There were several prototype vehicles that looked good enough to have made it onto the road. The cafe was ok, with a large area in several halls. Good for when it's busy. Could have done with a few cakes, for those not wanting a full meal. Staff very good.

  • 5/5 Draghici N. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    As a car lover, this was one of the greatest museums I’ve been to. Very impressive cars all around and some interactive areas to have some fun. We had a great visit and I am sure that you will not regret visiting too.

  • 5/5 Naomi C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable visit. The science show is always good fun and interactive. Our 8yr old daughter always loves it. Staff are friendly and there are some great cars on display. Social distancing is maintained by the staggered entry times and the whole place feels clean.

  • 5/5 claire w. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic museum. Definately will be going back here! Amazing cars!

  • 5/5 Nigel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a great day out. Fabulous time line of car production from the first days up to current. Some great MG record breakers too.

  • 5/5 Caroline H. 4 years ago on Google
    Opens at 10am, reasonably priced. Staff on hand for questions and history. Amazing can't believe that had so many vehicles there. Restaurant upstairs and wonderful food again not too bad on prices. After the museum you walk over to more storage and workshop. Just go it's worth a visit. Put on walking shoes but it's easy walking. Car park is ample as it also has extra parking too. Very enjoyable 5*

  • 3/5 Mark E. 4 years ago on Google
    The collection itself was impressive but there are a couple of areas that I didn't like. The recommended route round isn't obvious at all so we ended up wandering around in our own order. The cafe didn't feel very welcoming either as there was some other event on and most seemed to be taken over for that. It would have been nice to see the engines in some of the cars on display too.

  • 5/5 James M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day out for the Pre 95' Ford Rally. Museum staff are helpful as well as the volunteers. Simple one way system for visitors too.

  • 5/5 Botomatic 1. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a brilliant day out with my Nan, it was a dream come true seeing some of the cars my late Great Grandfather who worked for Land Rover for almost 40 years once drove, as well as a few ex-Tony Pond cars. Many thanks to Jim/Tim (one of the two names, sorry, the costumed explainer) for giving us some insight on the Royal Land/Range Rovers. Will definitely be coming back!

  • 5/5 Martin W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good range of vehicles with a history or of special interest. Friendly helpful staff. Refreshments inside. Suitable for all ages. Escalators and lifts for access. Electric charge points in car park.

  • 5/5 Iain M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent collections of British cars and automotive manufacturing examples from the very early days up to 2020. Includes a large, first class exhibition of Jaguar cars with several one-off prototypes. Well documented information adjacent to each car. The guides and other team members are knowledgeable and helpful. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Roxana E. 3 years ago on Google
    Well organised given the current Covid situation. Great selection of cars and the cafe was an added bonus on a hot day. Staff were brilliant. No complaints at all.

  • 5/5 Daniel A M. 3 years ago on Google
    For car lovers is a great place to visit but not only. Can spend a few hours wondering around the beautiful car collection. Big parking and easy to find the place.

  • 5/5 Martina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Must see for every motor car fan!

  • 5/5 Keith S. 3 years ago on Google
    Well laid out,interesting exhibits in purpose built facility. Good parking and extra entertainment laid on in the school holidays. Even offer annual pass, which is good value alongside one time entry. Staff very friendly and there is a cafe on site. Covid 19 precautions in place during half term, did not detract from us, having a great day.

  • 4/5 Lydia A. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely birthday gift to my boyfriend. He loves it !

  • 5/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice day out

  • 5/5 Phil H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing collection of cars, the team working there are the friendliest people ever! You can walk up to each car and look all around it, worth every penny, will be coming back again.

  • 4/5 Jason W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very clean in the current climate and staff were very polite.

  • 5/5 malcolm h. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent selection of cars from the start of the motoring. Very well presented and with helpful guides even with covid restrictions.

  • 4/5 Alan K. 3 years ago on Google
    One aspect of the timed ticket entry is that people turn up at the begining of their timeslot which leads to a bottle neck on entry. So try and stagger. The museum has some interesting vehicles including several prototypes, well worth the entry

  • 5/5 Billy H. 3 years ago on Google
    An amazing collection of special British cars. Lovely friendly staff too

  • 5/5 Richard S. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome day out and kept us all busy. Recommend the science shows for the kids 👍

  • 5/5 Alice W. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing collection of vehicles, lots of unique and interesting cars

  • 5/5 Mike P. 3 years ago on Google
    Stopped off here to break up a journey and was delighted by the collection of British cars. Amazed at the rare prototypes. Plus pleasantly surprised when I found the collection had most of the more mundane but common British cars not just the iconic. Cars my parents, grandparents and neighbours drove! Brilliant. Had hoped there would be motorbikes too, but I guess there is another museum for that. Great restaurant here, although the COVID restrictions made it clunky, the food was good and staff very helpful and friendly.

  • 5/5 Barend O. 3 years ago on Google
    As a fan of all things MG, Jaguar and Landy it's paradise. Well informed staff willing to share to their knowledge. Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Cherie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Was a great place to visit for our vehicle obsessed 6 year old. He loved all the different vehicles and exhibits. There is plenty to see, but the layout is a little bit higgledy-piggledy. But would definitely recommend and would visit again.

  • 5/5 Martin W. 3 years ago on Google
    A good day out. Grandsons 4 and 7 loved it; brought back a lot of memories for us oldies!

  • 5/5 Angela W. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent! Well presented. Huge number of vehicles, many unique and famous. Many prototypes.. All felt very covid-safe.

  • 4/5 Phil 3 years ago on Google
    Well laid out and informative, with plenty to see for both car lovers and those who like history. Lock down rules have shut a few exhibitions, and changed restaurant operations, but there's only a few places with such an amazing array of modern British history.

  • 4/5 Trevor H. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely tour conducted by a young lad with a dog superb knowledge.

  • 4/5 Peter S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting place to visit . Good collection of British vehicles . Jaguar collection very good .

  • 5/5 June J. 3 years ago on Google
    A good array of vehicles to be seen. Information boards on each vehicle with lots of information on the vehicles. Worth visiting check opening times due to C19. Visited recently, well organised with C19. Well spaced floor markers.

  • 5/5 Shah A. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place, my son loves cars

  • 5/5 cfc o. 3 years ago on Google
    One of Britain's national treasures

  • 4/5 Bruce L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place. Cool cars. Could use more interactive elements for kids though.

  • 5/5 Theo X. 3 years ago on Google
    absolutely excellent services. heritage arrive early got important information about my mini which i didnt know. thanks a lot

  • 5/5 cool L. 3 years ago on Google
    My son loved it. Have the annual pass will be back.

  • 5/5 Nick D. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic exhibits of a lost industrial history

  • 4/5 Brendan L. 3 years ago on Google
    Well laid out, well lit exhibition. Volunteers helpful charming and friendly!

  • 5/5 Maggi W. 3 years ago on Google
    In light of the Covid situation, the Museum was well organised. We were there as guests, displaying our classic MG's celebrating 90yrs of the MG Car Club, which was founded in 1934. The Museum itself is well worth visiting, with lots of vehicles from the 1800's through to the present day. There is also the Jaguar/Daimler Museum where you can see many lovely vehicles. The Cafe was well organised, if you fancied a meal, or just coffee and cake. Lots of space for Social Distancing. Fully recommend a visit here

  • 5/5 Bernie T. 3 years ago on Google
    If you are a motor fanatic like me, this is the place to be 😂🤣

  • 5/5 recogniseman 3 years ago on Google
    Great Museum with lots to see and plenty of interesting information. Very nice visual layout and modern buildings result in a fairly open and spacious experience. A must for any car lover regardless of whether you prefer British cars or not. Entry price is reasonable and staff are very helpful. Facilities are good and layout is comfortable with adequate disability allowances.

  • 5/5 Andrea H. 3 years ago on Google
    A full day of entertainment and interest. Fully Covid secure and a good cafe.

  • 5/5 Ashley F. 3 years ago on Google
    Some amazing cars and an absolute tribute to the best of British! Lovely place! ❤️

  • 4/5 Susan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Museum was great. Apart from the cleaner who insisted we lifted our legs to clean under the table. A little rude!!

  • 5/5 penny C. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place, deffo worth a look...enjoy myself....staff were very friendly....lovely day out....

  • 5/5 Clint R. 3 years ago on Google
    Smashing collection of some of the UK's finest motor cars. The jaguar collection is also next door.

  • 5/5 Damian B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day out. Fantastic collection. Lunch was good and cheap. Very clean facility. Available on club card points. Social distancing was fairly good.

  • 5/5 Christopher M. 3 years ago on Google
    What can I say about this excellent place, had our MG on display at the BBC and mini show which turned into a big show they give ticket holders free.sccess to the museum and collectors area really well worth the trip. The museum aas absolutely fantastic however the collectors corner was jaguar down stairs which were laid out lovely were as the upstairs was less organised including the queens rover shoved at the back. But the day was worth it. Really excellent place

  • 5/5 Ashley B. 4 years ago on Google
    A really nice place to visit. There is a very large selection of cars to see; and two you can sit inside for a photo opportunity (there is a sign indicating this). Not only in the main museum itself, but also the garage next door. The main museum is divided into different sections for the the types of cars on display. There is a road section which goes though various decades up to the modern era of cars. In each section there is large touch screen tablets to tell you more about vehicles in the section. There is also interactive and games to show you car technology over the time. Most of which are for adults not just for children. There is a mezzanine floor just for the mini; with access via stairs and a lift. Upstairs in the main building is just the cafe, and no other vehicles. There is a small cinema showing various videos during the day; and a sign outside the cinema telling you what films are playing. You are able to borrow a wheelchair or a push around car for younger children, while you are there. While there is plenty of room to access the main building on a wheelchair. The only exception to this is apart the second row of cars on the road section. And in the garage next door in the upstairs section, some of the cars are close to together and not so access for the less mobile.

  • 5/5 Jessie L. 4 years ago on Google
    We visited the British Motor Museum during the school holidays in Feb 2020. We have to say, this is an amazing place, a lot of walking but we really had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed our visit. If your children love cars then this is a must go place for the whole family. The museum has a large collections of cars, from modern, classic to vantage as well as some from famous movies. We spent quite a long time here, our boys love the educational event and enjoyed seeing all the amazing cars. There is a cafe where you can have lunch to fill your energy up before moving on to the Collection Centre building to see more cars. Great experience, 5 stars form us, will go again in the summer holidays!!

  • 5/5 Ian H. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant day out and good value for money - staff helpful and knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Neil R. 2 years ago on Google
    Really interesting day out, if your at all interested in cars especially Austin Rover and related brands you will be fascinated. Hundreds of exhibits, well laid out.

  • 5/5 Ian S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent museum well laid out easy to navigate and spent over 3 hours there. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Shawn H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great day out, worth a visit.. variety of British vehicles and historic timeline. Also a exhibition about the people who worked in the car plants and their families life stories. Always updating the museum with new sections and ideas. Something for everyone to take a interest in. Staff were very helpful and good knowledge of exhibits. Well recommended.

  • 4/5 Laura W. 2 years ago on Google
    Have loved to take our little one round here, the staff are very polite and kind with great knowledge about the cars they show. There are some great activities for children and there's a nice cafe here too. The only reason why they haven't got five stars is because it can be cold in the building and the toilet facilities could do with some work.

  • 5/5 British-mechanic 2 years ago on Google
    What an incredible day out! Wish I could have spent 2 days looking around. Will definitely visit again. Wife and 8 year old daughter loved it too. So many cars of my childhood and also ones I used to own myself!

  • 5/5 paul w. 2 years ago on Google
    If you like old British cars this is a must do museum. Very professional layout, everything has been displayed with minimal barriers so you can get up close to the vast array of exhibits all of which have a special story to tell. For example, last Austin mini made and first BMW mini made, more jaguar cars than I care to mention, cars owned by the Royal family, prototypes and one off production specials etc etc etc. Plenty of cars from the land rover toy box, lots of British Leyland (and before) cars all of which are interesting even if you are not a petrol head. Plus a nice cafe so what's not to like!

  • 5/5 Ian T. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely collection of vehicles. Very knowledgeable staff to answer any questions you may have. Even things to keep the up and coming motorist happy Highly recommended will be going back. As a former owner of Vauxhall cars I loved showing my son the cars I used to own.

  • 5/5 Truck Talk V. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to meet Mike Forbes the editor of Vintage Roadscence magazine i knew the Retro show was on as i know the organiser's son meet some old friends and new ones but don't think i'd have time to go in the museum i don't have enough time to look all around it but there were five vehicles i wanted to see the Le Mans 1955 D Type Jaguar and the 1988 Le Mans Jaguar my favourite Le Mans car of all time i was extremely surprised to see how low it was then there was the Tomb Raider Land Rover and the first Land Rover ever made i finally got to see the expedition Range Rover and caught glimpse of the Land Rover Series 2 on tracks it was an amazing day i can't wait to come back in June the one think that really surprised me was how the vehicles are set out there's no ropes around them which from a photographer's point of view is a dream come true...

  • 5/5 Gary M. 2 years ago on Google
    If you like old British cars than this place is perfect for you. The museum is laid out so you can get really close to the cars for a good nose inside. Staff are really friendly and passionate about the displays.

  • 4/5 Dai D. 2 years ago on Google
    Have to admit….Frequent visitor. Cracking and very convenient meeting point with friends from ‘all over’. 🇬🇧 Good stopping point for snack or hot lunch. Café now ‘serve you at the table’ not self-serve, probably COVID decision… but less convenient. Excellent to see VAUXHALL cars now included in the essentially BMC history. Strongly recommend strut over to the the Jaguar Daimler Heritage exhibition hall.

  • 5/5 Paul MJ S. 2 years ago on Google
    Showing the best (and not so good) of British car development over the last century or so. If you're a boomer you'll recognise a lot of these marques and memories will be jogged. For petrol heads there's plenty of hp and stats!

  • 5/5 Taylor R. 2 years ago on Google
    Massive selection of cars. Lots of information on all the plaques next to each vehicle. Friendly staff. Peaceful location. Nice day out.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 2 years ago on Google
    If you love cars then this is a place you have to visit. Hundreds of classics and everyday cars from the 50's 60's and 70's that you may have forgotten about. I was so engrossed I forgot to take many pics. Ample parking too

  • 5/5 Paul V. 2 years ago on Google
    The British Motor Museum is a fantastic place to visit for all motor enthusiasts; staffed by friendly, knowledgeable personnel who are happy to chat car history. Prices in the cafe are also reasonable. A great value day out all round

  • 3/5 Michael 2 years ago on Google
    An enjoyable experience, with lots of stunning examples of British motoring history on display, a 4/5 star experience. The EV charging infrastructure is a complete let down: There are lots of 'NewMotion' EV chargers, however these are very old style chargers that have little to no information about how to use them, nor provide an indication of what charge rate or costs. Upon arrival, I was the first EV driver, and tried, but failed to charge from one of the units, the device was not online with the 'NewMotion'. I then tried another device, this time it 'successfully' claimed it registered my card, and was charging, but the car was not receiving any charge. At this time several other EV drivers arrived, and too couldn't any of the units working either. Looking at Zap-Map, this seems to have been an ongoing issue over several years since they were installed. I cannot understand how the British Motor Museum can have such substandard EV charging, and therefore they cannot be relied upon for destination charging due to a. Being unreliable and b. provide only 3.6-7KWh.

  • 5/5 James B. 2 years ago on Google
    Spotlessly clean and very well laid out with lots to see and enjoy, accompanied by plentiful information without being overly technical. Special mention to the coffee shop for catering for various food needs. Keep up the good work with the home baked cakes!

  • 5/5 Christopher A. 2 years ago on Google
    Another gem, amazing Museum. If you like cars then you will absolutely Love this place. Apart from the main building housing an array of vehicles there is also the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust building full up with Jaguars, Daimlers, Range Rovers, Land Rovers galore. They even have an floor full of cars they currently can't fit in the main museum though a member of staff said they are hoping to have another building built to house these. There is also a viewing area which looks down to part of their workshop. If you are in the are it is definitely worth a visit!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Archie T. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great museum, we have been to others that are equally as good, this has different vehicles, obviously attached to Jaguar Land Rover, so alot of influence in exhibits but do not miss out on this museum. Staff really helpful and friendly, cafe has some nice snacks and hot meals are available, reasonably priced. Well worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Egyptian P. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit when you're in the area. When I visited there was a Jaguar breakfast meet. The museum had amazing cars on display and cars from TV shows and films. It's a place you need to visit. There's free parking which is a bonus.

  • 5/5 Holly T. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a really good and family-friendly place to visit! Good place to take even young children as there are activities for them to take part in, as well as loads of things to look at! There's also a café on site and plenty of parking available! Would highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Paul M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Museum if you're into cars, lots of vehicles to see, facilities very good, nice cafe/restaurant and gift shop is not bad either. Could easily spend a day there reading up on everything. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Clivey V. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow - a lot of cars! Two buildings - the main museum and the 'heritage collection'. There are a lot of different cars and a in there a lot of unique vehicles. Some movie cars, cars owned by the Royal family, some motorbikes, first off line cars, last off line cars...test cars, prototypes including the original xj220 with the v12 in. I think there were at least 380 when I visited with my son. Cafe is OK - they do breakfasts, and hot food as well as sandwiches etc. There is also a children's play area next to the car park and a separate outdoor coffee 'hut for busy days and event days. When I bought my tickets, they also valid for 1 year - bonus!

  • 5/5 Katrina 1 year ago on Google
    We had a really enjoyable day out at the British Motor Museum. My petrol head other half & son throughly enjoyed it & so did I. There are lots of fabulous cars to see & the museum takes you through the decades of motor vehicle production & engineering. There were treasure hunt style booklets for the kids to do as they travelled around the museum & the science show that was on during the Feb half term was interesting, entertaining and informative. There's also a children's outdoor play area for them to let of steam. There's a great cafe with plenty of seating where you can get a drink & hot or cold food or alternatively you can take your own picnic & eat it in the cafe area. We will definitely be returning to use our annual pass throughout the year. 👍😀

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're into cars no matter your age, then this is a fantastic day out. You can get up close and personal with some incredibly rare and valuable cars and the collection is huge. There are very few roped-off exhibits, so it's possible to look in the windows and of course for the convertibles, have an even better look! There are signs asking you not to touch the cars, but the staff seem quite relaxed. There are cars from every era, prototypes, last of their kind, movie cars, race cars, royal cars, everything. As the name suggests, this is about British motoring history, so you won't find many foreign cars ( there is the odd one that is foreign but built in Britain), though there is still an enormous amount to see. The site is home to the Jaguar Heritage Collection, which is in a separate building with the museum's reserve collection. Both are just as accessible as the main collection. I only expected to be there for a couple of hours, then visit the cafe and leave. Not so! Five solid hours of browsing later and not even having stopped for that cuppa! My own fault of course! I can't wait to go again, which I can do for free for a whole year, because adding gift-aid at no cost to you, turns your day ticket into an annual pass!

  • 5/5 Debbie F. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic museum. Lots of vintage cars from the movies plus a few I remember family members having during my childhood. Lots of memorabilia & the gift shop is reasonably priced too. A great day out for all ages

  • 5/5 Emily S. 1 year ago on Google
    A brilliant day out and the staff are amazing. Every single person we spoke to were freindly and knowledgeable. Cars are kept immaculately and an amazing range to look round. Cafe was lovely with good food. Will be sure to visit again soon.

  • 5/5 julie j. 10 months ago on Google
    Not my idea to go here but i really enjoyed the exhibitions once i got there. I was amazed to see such a good gluten-free menu in the restaurant too. The meal was lovely. A very pleasant day out.

  • 5/5 Lyn S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visitors, so much to see and do for young and old. Children loved the interactive parts and that they could get on some of the cars. Even the older of us enjoyed that! The cafe was reasonably priced and enough choices for us all. Outside play area is great for lively kids to let off steam and lots of outside areas for a picnic on a sunny day. Great price and as many returns in 1 year, so will be able to experience the outside space in the better weather. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable with a willingness to share information and chat. Definitely recommend for all ages and abilities.

  • 5/5 miss b. 1 year ago on Google
    I Went to the Tucked event and had a brilliant time. The event ticket included entry into the museum which we really enjoyed walking through the history of the motoring world. All the exhibitions were spaced out and well presented. The interactive area for the kids and big kids at heart was really fun. The cafe had really fresh and tasty food. We got served quick even though there was a que. There was also a lot of seating. The event outside was great. Lots of space for cars, a live music stage and dogs were welcome outside. All in all I would definitely recommend for a family day out.

  • 5/5 John W. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant day everything thats interesting. But for me, being an Hillman fan bit limited. But there's Coventry museum for those. All in all very informative time we spent here.

  • 5/5 Jamie J. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic family day out to the BMM, had fun with the children and they enjoyed seeing the variety of cars and being able to sit in a few of them. As it was their 30th anniversary they had an interactive science show which was enjoyable and funny. Would highly recommend it and I will definitely be going back.

  • 5/5 Jonathan B. 9 months ago on Google
    We had our Toyota Alphard club meet here and over 100 of us turned up I think and it made the perfect day . The museum was excellent, an amazing collection of British cars from the earliest ever made to your ultra modern cars of today . Lovely cafe - although adults portions are never that . Really nice toilets inside and out , shop obviously, little cars to push your little ones around in .

  • 4/5 Kelv 8. 8 months ago on Google
    Good day here lots of different cars to see and like the interactive things for kids to keep them entertained. Pay once and return for a year is good idea to. Cakes from the cafe are very nice also when you want a break.

  • 5/5 james m. 9 months ago on Google
    An Awesomely brilliant day! So many exhibits and so much history. On the day we went there was a Ford owners club meet ( i think ) with a vast number of Lotus Cortinas so check ahead for live events. The staff are super friendly and helpful.... I was in a wheelchair and accessibility was very good though the collections building was slightly tricky due to the huùuuge number of cars packed in there. Well worth a visit if you're a petrol head or just want to see what real cars used to look like and not the euro box tat we have now!!!


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