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Museums · South East England

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection

In or near Bourton-on-the-Water.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.

Cotswold Motoring Museum - geograph.org.uk - 4174154

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Kingham · 9.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection is a museum located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Official information

The Cotswold Motoring Museum showcases a collection of rare vehicles and classic memorabilia, offering visitors a glimpse into the history of 20th-century motoring. It is located in Bourton-on-the-Water, providing an engaging experience for car enthusiasts and families alike.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection is a museum located in the West Midlands, postcode GL54. It features a diverse range of vintage vehicles and an extensive toy collection, offering insights into motoring history and childhood playthings.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8848, -1.7592
County
Gloucestershire
District
Cotswold
Parish
Bourton-on-the-Water
Postcode
GL54 2BY
Parliamentary constituency
North Cotswolds
Phone
+44 1451 821255
Nearest railway station
Kingham — 9.2 km
Opening
Mo-Su,PH 10:00-18:00

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection?
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection is in Gloucestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 2BY), in the parish of Bourton-on-the-Water.
What is Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection?
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection?
The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 9.2 km away. The nearest town is Bourton-on-the-Water. Drivers can use postcode GL54 2BY.
Is Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection a protected site?
Yes — Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 2BY. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.