Museums & Galleries · Dorset
Haynes International Motor Museum
📍 BA22 7LL
Photo: DeFacto (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 300 vehicles including cars and motorcycles
- Outdoor vehicle displays with volunteers, summer 2026
- Enthusiast talks on Formula One history
- Car boot sales and Breakfast Club car meets
- Turbo Tots play sessions for young children
Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset, is home to one of the UK's largest collections of cars and motorcycles, with over 300 vehicles spanning the history of motoring innovation. You can explore world-class exhibitions, join guided tours and enthusiast talks, relax in the café, browse the shop, or bring young children along to Turbo Tots sessions. There are also seasonal events such as outdoor vehicle displays, car boot sales and a monthly Breakfast Club for classic car meets. It's a great destination for families, car enthusiasts and school groups alike. Castle Cary station is 4.3 miles away, and with 18 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's easy to combine a visit with an overnight stay nearby.
Practical details
- Accessibility
- Accessible to all
- Booking
- Pre-book online to save 10%
- Best for
- Families, car enthusiasts and groups
- Open
- Annual Pass gives unlimited visits for a year
From the attraction's own website on 27 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Cottage
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Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Barn
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- Castle Cary 4.3 miles
- Templecombe 6.7 miles
- Bruton 6.9 miles
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