{"id":3595,"date":"2024-10-04T11:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T10:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/uncategorized\/best-car-motor-museums"},"modified":"2024-10-21T12:24:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T11:24:36","slug":"car-museums-near-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/car-museums-near-you","title":{"rendered":"Car Museums Near You"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Vroom-vroom\u2026 It\u2019s time for a great day out at one of the best <\/strong><\/span>car museums<\/strong> in the UK<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve gathered a list of the top 10 motor museums in the country<\/strong>, so you and your budding car enthusiasts can get up close with hundreds of classic cars, race cars, vintage rides, beast sports cars and lots more. It\u2019s the perfect day out for petrol heads of all ages!<\/p>\n

\"Blue-eyed<\/p>\n

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    London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, London<\/h2>\n

    We can\u2019t talk about kid-friendly car museums without giving some special attention to the London Transport Museum<\/a>! Located in Covent Garden, right at the heart of the capital, this awesome motor attraction is packed with interactive activities and exhibits for the little car lovers in the family.<\/p>\n

    From family trails to friendly costumed characters, and a special kids\u2019 play zone (0-7) complete with fancy dress – you\u2019ll have plenty to keep the kids occupied. Plus, for the arts and crafts lovers, there\u2019s a family station running various activities. Oh, and did we mention, kids go FREE?<\/li>\n

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    Transport Museum Wythall, Wythall, Worcestershire<\/h2>\n

    Let\u2019s go big! Transport Museum Wythall<\/a> boasts a collection of over 90 buses – your little ones will feel really little standing by these giant vehicles. But you don\u2019t have to \u201cjust look\u201d, you can also hop on one of the vintage buses for a ride in the countryside (select days). On nice days, you can even bring your favourite Teddy for a Teddy Bear picnic outdoors.<\/p>\n

    After you\u2019re done cruising around the museum, your tiny car lovers can stop by the Kids Kabin and enjoy play time with cars, trains and lots more colourful toys. Keep an eye out for special event days too!<\/li>\n

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    Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Holywood, County Down<\/h2>\n

    Ready for a ride into history? Ulster Folk and Transport Museum<\/a> will take you on a journey to an early 1900s town with its horse-drawn carts and other Victorian wonders. You\u2019ll also get to see Irish-built motor cars and steam trains, along with a DeLorean sports car and a McCandless Mule car. It\u2019s going to be one surreal visit, all of you will enjoy.<\/p>\n

    The museum is located in the beautiful County Down countryside and offers outdoor activities for the little ones too, so it\u2019s a perfect place to enjoy a full day out when the weather is nice. They even have farm animals!<\/li>\n

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    Lakeland Motor Museum, Newby Bridge, Cumbria<\/h2>\n

    If you fancy a day fuelled with motor history, Lakeland Motor Museum<\/a> should be on the top of your list to visit! The epic car museum has over 30,000 exhibits which show you how much the world of wheeled transportation has changed in the twentieth century – from cycles to motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia.<\/p>\n

    Kids can get easily bored, we know, but thanks to the free activity book you get when you enter the museum, your mini car maniacs will turn exploring the exhibits into a real game. Plus, the friendly staff are always on hand to answer all those endless questions the little ones come up with. This is a heritage motor museum that simply loves families!<\/p>\n

    \"Little<\/li>\n

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    East Anglia Transport Museum, Lowestoft, Suffolk<\/h2>\n

    At East Anglia Transport Museum<\/a>, you\u2019re welcome to explore the world of public transportation over the years. With hundreds of trams, trolleybuses and other historic vehicles on display, it has one of the richest collections in the UK. Plus, this is a motor museum that\u2019s always on the move! You\u2019ll get to ride the trams, trolleybuses and even a light railway.<\/p>\n

    East Anglia Transport Museum also hosts lots of family-friendly events throughout the year, so each return visit with the kids will be a different experience. If your kids (3-14) really love the place, you can sign them up for Larry Lodekka Kids Club for free entry on open days, meet and greets with Larry and his friends on Sundays, plus lots more!<\/li>\n

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    British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire<\/h2>\n

    As far as car museums go, the Gaydon Motor Museum<\/a> is amongst the best of the best; it houses the largest collection of historic British cars in the world! The focus of the exhibit is mainly on the history of Britain\u2019s iconic Jaguar and Land Rover – from the first HUE to their record-breaking race cars.<\/p>\n

    With activity packs, a dress-up section, interactive displays and a kids\u2019 activity corner for even more arts and crafts, the museum definitely looks after the little ones. Plus, there are mini push-along cars for the tiniest visitors, so you can explore the exhibits without having to worry about them getting tired. There\u2019s also an outdoor playground for the kids if you happen to come when the weather is nice.<\/li>\n

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    Streetlife – Hull Museum of Transport, Hull, East Yorkshire<\/h2>\n

    Here\u2019s another great car museum you can visit with the kids for free! Streetlife – Hull Museum of Transport<\/a> has all the vehicles and history any motor maniac can desire. From a walk down a 1940s high street, to boarding a tram or going for a carriage ride, you\u2019ll not only see, but experience 200 years of transport history in one very special family day out.<\/p>\n

    With five galleries to explore, featuring artefacts from bicycles to horse stables and motor show exhibits, you\u2019ll have plenty of variety to your day. Be prepared for the smell of the stable as you step out of the simulated Hull – York Mail Coach ride!<\/li>\n

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    Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry, West Midlands<\/h2>\n

    Rev up your engines with a visit to the Coventry Transport Museum<\/a> – a heritage motor museum with plenty to teach you about the history of cars in the Midlands! From James Starley\u2019s first bicycle to the fierce Jaguars produced locally – it\u2019s great for local families and visitors alike. A digital cartoon guide will give you information on interactive screens throughout the museum, if you fancy learning a little bit more details.<\/p>\n

    There\u2019s a section by the end of the visit which brings the World War II bombings of Coventry to life with sounds and light effects. It\u2019s quite impressive!<\/p>\n

    \"Boy<\/li>\n

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    Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums, Witney, Oxfordshire<\/h2>\n

    Local motor museums can be quite charming, bringing a feeling of nostalgia with old photos and artefacts from your area. If this is the kind of day out you\u2019re after, the Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museum<\/a> is the right attraction for you. There you can find out how people used to travel around Oxfordshire in the last 130+ years, using all sorts of transport from a horse-drawn tram to motor buses and coaches.<\/p>\n

    For those of you who love your vintage cars, there\u2019s also a collection of Morris vehicles representing those produced during William Morris’s life. There\u2019s an exhibition of vintage bicycles too!<\/li>\n

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    Haynes International Motor Museum, Yeovil, Somerset and Bristol<\/h2>\n

    Haynes International Motor Museum<\/a> is properly geared towards families! Kids under four go free and there\u2019s plenty of entertainment waiting for them, including a dedicated indoor soft play area, an interactive garage and mini road system with ride-on cars, a Construction Zone with Super Diggers, plus mini car strollers for the tiniest visitors too. For the older kids (4-12), there are also coin-operated ride-on cars, adventure climbing frame and a whole lot more!<\/p>\n

    With guided tours taking place throughout the day, you\u2019ll get to hear the stories of the vehicles come to life – it makes your visit that much more exciting! It\u2019s the perfect place for the whole family, from the grandparents to their grandkids.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We hope you enjoyed our list of the best car museums <\/strong>and motor museums in the UK<\/strong>! For more similar days out ideas, check the articles below:<\/p>\n

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