British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, holds the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. More than 300 vehicles are on display, drawn from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust, making it a key destination for the history of the British motor industry.
At a glance
- Type
- Transport museum of historic British cars
- Period
- Covers the history of the British motor industry
- Style
- Purpose-built museum complex
- Location
- Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Overview
The British Motor Museum is located in Gaydon, Warwickshire. It holds the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, with over 300 vehicles on display. The collection is drawn from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust.
History
The museum brings together collections built up to preserve the legacy of British car manufacturing. Its holdings come from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust, two bodies dedicated to conserving the vehicles and records of the industry. Together they form the foundation of the displays at Gaydon.
What you see
Visitors can view more than 300 historic British cars gathered in one place. The vehicles span the development of the British motor industry and represent marques associated with the heritage trusts behind the collection, including Jaguar. The scale of the display makes it the largest collection of its kind in the world.
Cultural significance
As the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, the museum is a central institution for the history of British automotive design and manufacturing. It safeguards vehicles and heritage that document a major chapter of British industrial culture.
Practical information
The museum is located in Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. For opening hours, admission and current exhibitions, check the official website.
Getting there
Gaydon lies in rural Warwickshire and is most easily reached by car, with the site close to the national road network and on-site parking available. Regional rail and bus services connect the wider area for visitors travelling without a car.