Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection

Housed in the Old Mill in Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, the Cotswold Motoring Museum displays 20th‑century motoring history through cars, bikes, caravans and petrol‑era memorabilia alongside a large vintage toy collection. The collection began in 1978 and is noted for its engaging, family‑friendly displays.

The museum is open daily with a gift shop on site and offers accessibility support, SEND resources and dog‑friendly welcome. It has received recognition from Classic Car Weekly and strong visitor ratings locally.

A compact, hands‑on museum focused on everyday motoring and toys rather than large, restored show cars.

Look out for:

• A range of 20th‑century cars, motorcycles and caravans with period memorabilia.

• A sizeable toy collection spanning model cars, tin toys and childhood favourites.

• Interpretive displays that explain social history of motoring, not just engineering.

• A small gift shop and picture‑friendly displays in the old mill building.

Best way to experience it:

Visit early to avoid peak village crowds, allow 60–90 minutes to browse both motoring displays and the toy collection, and combine with nearby Bourton village sights for a half‑day outing.

• Open daily; check the museum website for current hours before you go.

• Admission, concessions and family tickets are listed on the official site; bring card or cash as advised.

• The building has disabled access and SEND support; contact the museum for specific needs.

• Small site with narrow areas—strollers can be used but expect some tight spaces.