Museums & Galleries · Warwickshire
British Motor Museum
📍 CV35 0BJ
Photo: Andy C at English Wikipedia (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- World's largest collection of historic British cars
- Over 400 cars spanning classic, vintage and veteran eras
- Explore online collections of vehicles and their stories
- Flexible event spaces for conferences and meetings
- Collections Centre with over 1 million historical items
The British Motor Museum in Gaydon tells the story of Britain's motor industry, home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars, with over 400 vehicles spanning classic, vintage and veteran eras plus a Collections Centre holding over a million historical items. It suits families, car enthusiasts and groups, with online collections to explore, seasonal exhibitions and events such as classic car shows, and flexible spaces for conferences. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with free parking and full disabled access including a Changing Places Toilet. Leamington Spa station is 7 miles away, and with 13 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's easy to base yourself nearby for your visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Open daily, 10am–5pm
- Accessibility
- Full disabled access and a Changing Places Toilet
- Parking
- Free and ample parking for Museum visitors
From the attraction's own website on 29 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to British Motor Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Leamington Spa 7 miles
- Warwick 8 miles
- Warwick Parkway 8.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page