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British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland, Lancashire

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Accessibility

2026: https://www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com/plan-your-visit/

There is easy access to all parts of the museum (including special toilet facilities) for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Assistance Dogs: Only Assistance Dogs are allowed entry into the museum (Including The Heritage Café).

Brief description

Founded in 1983, the British Commercial Vehicle Museum exhibits an array of vintage commercial and public vehicles, both toy and life-size models.

Please note that our photographs were taken prior to the reopening of the museum in 2019.

"For places to go, come rain or shine, there’s something for ALL ages at this unique motor museum. Thought provoking games & tasks for young ones (Pick up a ‘Tiger Cub Pack’ at reception); A nostalgic trip into the past for parents and grandparents; A wealth of history for ‘time-travellers’ to research – they all contribute towards a great day out in Lancashire!

We are just 3 minutes from M6 JCT 28 for Leyland. Brown tourist signposts give directions. So convenient too, for taking a break if planning a long journey which is passing north or south through Lancashire. Good coffee, something to eat, and a chance to see some historic, beautifully preserved vehicles… you will want to spend more time!"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Commercial_Vehicle_Museum

2026: "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.[1]

Exhibits include the purpose built Popemobile from the 1982 visit by Pope John Paul II to the United Kingdom.[1] The 24-ton armour-plated vehicle was built for the visit by British Leyland.[2]

Other exhibits that have been displayed include a WWI Gun Tractor, a Leyland Tiger Cub, historic lorries, vintage buses and a Steam Driven Showman's Tractor."

Address

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum

King Street

Leyland

PR25 2LE

Email

enquiries@britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com

Phone

01772 451011

Website

https://www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com/

https://www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/british-commercial-vehicle-museum-p1736

https://www.facebook.com/bcvmt/

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2025: "The winter hours are as given on your website but the summer ours that started this past Sunday 30 March are Wednesday- Sunday 10am -4:30pm,"

2026: https://www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com/plan-your-visit/

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Travel Information

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