Lake Land Motor Museum
The diverse collection formerly displayed at Holker Hall has been presented afresh, together with many new additions, in new state-of-the-art premises at Backbarrow, close to Newby Bridge at the Southern tip of Lake Windermere.
Offering a curious and educational atmosphere, the Museum generates intrigue, fascination and nostalgia certain to awaken many motoring memories. Over 30,000 exhibits being preserved for posterity provide tangible evidence of our motoring heritage and provide a thoroughly enjoyable and astonishing insight into our forefather’s inventiveness and dexterity, often described as a unique microcosm of the 20th century.
We provide ‘something for everyone’ including cycles, vintage, veteran and classic cars, scooters, mopeds, engines, motorcycles, a pre-war garage re-creation and perhaps the finest collection of automobilia on public display in the UK. Also on display is the Campbell Bluebird Exhibition which pays tribute to Sir Malcolm Campbell and son Donald, who between them captured 21 World land and water speed records. Highlights include full size detailed replica’s of the 1935 Bluebird car, the 1939 Bluebird boat (K4) and the famous jet powered hydroplane, Bluebird K7, in which Donald Campbell was tragically killed on Coniston Water in 1967.
The Museum also traces the industrial heritage of the Leven Valley including the manufacture of Ultramarine pigment often referred to as ‘Dolly Blue,’ the Iron Works, the Gunpowder Mills and Woodland industries.
Other exciting additions to the Museum experience include a series of faithfully recreated period shop fronts. A Bookshop, a Shoemaker and Repairer, a Co-op Store, a Cycle and Accessory Centre, a Post Office, a tea Room and a Toy and Hobby outlet.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Admission Information
| Lakeland Motor Museum Only |
| Adults |
£7.00 |
| Child (5-15 years) |
£4.50 |
| Child (under 5 years) |
Free |
| Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) |
£23.00 |
Lakeland Motor Museum & The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway
| |
Option 1 |
Option 2* |
| Adults |
£11.90 |
£14.50 |
| Child (5-15 years) |
£6.70 |
£8.00 |
| Child (under 5 years) |
Free |
Free |
| Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) |
£35.00 |
£40.00 |
*Includes the transfer between Lakeside and the Museum by bus.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Windermere Lake Cruise and
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway
| |
From Bowness, the Lakeland Motor Museum or Haverthwaite Station* |
From Ambleside, the Lakeland Motor Museum or Haverthwaite Station* |
| Adults |
£19.40 |
£24.80 |
| Child (5-15 years) |
£11.20 |
£13.40 |
Child
(under 5 years) |
Free |
Free |
| Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) |
£54.00 |
£69.40 |
*Includes the transfer between Lakeside and the Museum by bus.
Season Dates and Opening Times:
Daily from the 27th May to the 24th December : 10.00 to 17.30.
Closing 16.30 after end of October.
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Should you plan to visit by Car then:
(Sat Nav LA12 8TA)
From the M6, J36, follow the A590. From Bowness / Windermere take the A592 to Newby Bridge then right onto the A590. The Museum is located between Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite. Please follow white on brown tourism signs.
By Bus: Take the X35 bus service (running between Barrow and Kendal) to the Backbarrow stop. (5 minutes walk).
Whichever way you may choose to travel, you can be certain of a warm and friendly welcome, the best of customer service and an exciting visitor experience.
Address:
Lakeland Motor Museum
Old Blue Mill
Backbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8TA