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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · North West England

British Commercial Vehicle Museum

In or near Farington.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible4.7 · 1,251 Google reviews££

British Commercial Vehicle Museum — automotive museum in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

British Commercial Vehicle Museum, museums in Lancashire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Leyland · 0.6 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum is located in South Ribble, Lancashire, with the postcode PR25 2LE. The nearest railway station is Leyland, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is accessible for wheelchair users.

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About

British Commercial Vehicle Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "automotive museum in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.6947°, -2.6926°.

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Official information

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum showcases the history of commercial vehicles from horse-drawn transport to modern electric models. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, films, and a timeline that details the evolution of transportation. The museum also features a collection of historic vehicles and offers educational workshops for all ages.

From the Wikipedia article

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum displays antiquarian buses, early fire engines and other historical and commercial vehicles produced by the British manufacturing industry. The museum is located in King Street, Leyland, Lancashire on part of a site previously occupied by the Leyland Motors factory, the source of many exhibits. Funding methods include the admission charges and membership tickets. More recently, a major investment by the Heritage Lottery Fund has contributed to a major refurbishment and website redesign by local digital agency Fertile Frog. The museum is now open throughout the year( see website for details ). Events include Classic Vehicles, Model Makers Exhibition and the Spring Transport Show. In 2010, the museum was one of three featured on Richard Macer's BBC Four series Behind the Scenes at the Museum.

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Coordinates
53.6947, -2.6926
County
Lancashire
District
South Ribble
Parish
South Ribble, unparished area
Postcode
PR25 2LE
Parliamentary constituency
South Ribble
Phone
01772 451011
Established
1983
Nearest railway station
Leyland0.6 km
Opening
Wednesday – Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.; closed 24–26 Dec

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Frequently asked questions

Where is British Commercial Vehicle Museum?
British Commercial Vehicle Museum is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR25 2LE), in the parish of South Ribble, unparished area.
What is British Commercial Vehicle Museum?
British Commercial Vehicle Museum — automotive museum in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to British Commercial Vehicle Museum?
The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR25 2LE.
When was British Commercial Vehicle Museum built?
Built or established in 1983.
Who owns British Commercial Vehicle Museum?
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How do I get to British Commercial Vehicle Museum?
The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR25 2LE.