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Lakeland Motor Museum The fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum nestles in the picturesque Leven Valley, at Backbarrow, close to the southern tip of Lake Windermere.
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Explore our fascinating collection of over 30,000 exhibits that trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century - cycles, motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia. Housed in a converted mill in the heart of the Lake District, we’re minutes from Lake Windermere and offer joint tickets with Windermere Lake Cruises and other local attractions. Much more than just a motor museum, our local history and period shopping displays, authentic recreations and picturesque riverside cafe makes it a great day out for the whole family.

Classic cars, good company, and a great morning out. 🚗✨The Lakeland Historic Car Club returns this Saturday, with vehicl...
16/10/2026

Classic cars, good company, and a great morning out. 🚗✨

The Lakeland Historic Car Club returns this Saturday, with vehicles arriving from around 10am. Whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or simply enjoy seeing beautiful classic motors, pop along and take a look.

📍 Lakeland Motor Museum
⏰ Arrivals from 10am | Departing after lunch (approx. 12:30pm)

Everyone is welcome! 🚘☕

📢 Local residents, this one's for you!Did you know your FREE Local Residents Card gives you 50% off entry to Lakeland Mo...
15/10/2026

📢 Local residents, this one's for you!

Did you know your FREE Local Residents Card gives you 50% off entry to Lakeland Motor Museum during the winter season, including our upcoming Night at the Museum event? ✨

If you live in an LA or CA postcode, sign up online or at the museum and start enjoying exclusive savings on admission, gifts and more.

🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/cTcU50ZXW4y 🚗💨

⚡ Great Scott... the DeLorean is waiting! ⚡From 5:30pm-8:00pm on Wednesday 21st October, explore the museum after hours ...
14/10/2026

⚡ Great Scott... the DeLorean is waiting! ⚡

From 5:30pm-8:00pm on Wednesday 21st October, explore the museum after hours and see the collection in a whole new light.

📸⚡ Chris and the museum team will be on hand throughout the evening, and you'll even have the chance to sit inside our iconic Back to the Future DeLorean for a photo.

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://ow.ly/jVz650ZXGBh

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Today we welcomed the MX5 Club! Mazda's beloved roadsters enjoying a run in the Lake District. Good weather today! ...
11/10/2026

Today we welcomed the MX5 Club! Mazda's beloved roadsters enjoying a run in the Lake District. Good weather today!

🚗🔍 Guess the Car!Can you identify this iconic classic from just a few close-up details? 👀Swipe through the clues and see...
09/10/2026

🚗🔍 Guess the Car!

Can you identify this iconic classic from just a few close-up details? 👀

Swipe through the clues and see if you can work out which vehicle from our collection is hiding behind the headlight, wheel arch and dashboard...

Recognise this iconic motor? We'd love to hear your guess 👇

Today was our regular monthly meet. Always 1st Saturday of the month. Today the sun shone and there was a grand turnout....
03/10/2026

Today was our regular monthly meet. Always 1st Saturday of the month. Today the sun shone and there was a grand turnout. SO much to look at!

🚗🔍 GUESS THE CAR!Think you know your classics?We've zoomed in on some of the details of a vehicle from the Lakeland Moto...
24/09/2026

🚗🔍 GUESS THE CAR!

Think you know your classics?

We've zoomed in on some of the details of a vehicle from the Lakeland Motor Museum collection. From the steering wheel to the wire wheels, can you identify the make and model?

Drop your guess in the comments below 👇

Today we welcomed the Classic Corvette Club UK. A fab and colourful array of this iconic model looking great in the cour...
20/09/2026

Today we welcomed the Classic Corvette Club UK. A fab and colourful array of this iconic model looking great in the courtyard.

Yesterday we hosted regulars Lakeland Historic Car Club. No rain and a good turn out with plenty of variety on show! ...
20/09/2026

Yesterday we hosted regulars Lakeland Historic Car Club. No rain and a good turn out with plenty of variety on show!

Address

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow
Newby Bridge
LA128TA

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

015395 30400

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