Museums & Galleries · Matlock
The Great British Car Journey
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Photo: Graham Hogg (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 150 classic cars on display
- Interactive audio-visual guide tells motoring history
- Drive classic cars yourself on site
- Mini Land Rover Adventure for children
- Outdoor Hot Wheels Riverside Raceway track
The Great British Car Journey is an interactive motoring museum in Crich, Derbyshire, telling the story of British car-making through more than 150 classic cars, from the Austin Seven to the Metro. A fully interactive audio-visual guide narrates the stories behind the pioneers and the vehicles, and you can even get behind the wheel yourself with the Drive Dad's Car experience. It suits families well, with a children's trail, Hot Wheels raceway and a Mini Land Rover Adventure, plus the Filling Station Café for refreshments. Dogs cannot go inside, though nearby woodland is good for walking them. Ambergate station is just 0.7 miles away, and with 73 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it makes for an easy addition to a short break in the Derbyshire Peak District.
Practical details
- Dogs
- Dogs not allowed inside the building
- Booking
- Classic car rides must be pre-booked
- Accessibility
- 15 minute walk from Ambergate train station
- Best for
- Family friendly with children's activities included
From the attraction's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Ambergate 0.7 miles
- Whatstandwell 1.2 miles
- Belper 3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page