Museums · North West England
South Ribble
In or near Farington.
South Ribble — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leyland · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Ribble is a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum showcases the history of transport from horse-drawn vehicles to modern electric models. Visitors can explore a variety of historic vehicles and interactive exhibits that highlight the evolution of commercial transportation. The museum also features an archive department with extensive records and photographs related to vehicle development.
Place summary
South Ribble is a museum located in North-West England. It showcases the region's heritage and culture through various exhibits and collections. The museum serves as a resource for local history and community engagement.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole area of two former districts and parts of a third, which were abolished at the same time: The new district was named South Ribble, reflecting the fact that the River Ribble forms its northern boundary. The new district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.6970, -2.6900
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- South Ribble
- Parish
- South Ribble, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR25 3NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Phone
- 01772 451011
- Nearest railway station
- Leyland — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.; closed 21 Dec – 2 Jan
- Official site
- www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com
Sources
- wikipedia: South Ribble (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Ribble?
- South Ribble is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR25 3NH), in the parish of South Ribble, unparished area.
- What is South Ribble?
- South Ribble — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Ribble?
- The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR25 3NH.
- How do I get to South Ribble?
- The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR25 3NH.