County Classics Motor Museum

County Classics Motor Museum opened in Taunton in late 2023, housing a largely private collection of classic cars and motorcycles from the 1950s–1990s with pieces spanning from the early 20th century to the 2000s. The displays include cars, 80+ motorcycles and at least one aircraft exhibit, set inside the restored County Stores building.

The museum provides visitor facilities including an on-site café, gift shop and online ticketing, plus a 360° interactive vehicle view on its website. It’s a compact, easy-to-reach stop if you’re exploring Taunton town centre or interested in post-war British and European classic vehicles.

You'll walk through a curated display of cars and motorcycles, grouped by era and theme, with interpretive labels and occasional loaned items from private collections.

Highlights and visitor features

• Around 100 cars and 80+ motorcycles on display, plus at least one aeroplane exhibit.
• 360° interactive vehicle views available on the museum website for closer inspection.
• On-site café for light meals and a small gift/souvenir shop.
• Town-centre location with step-free street access to the building entrance.

Best way to experience it

Budget 60–90 minutes to move through the gallery at a relaxed pace, use the museum’s online ticketing to check for special events, and combine the visit with a walk around Taunton’s North Street and nearby heritage sites.

• Museum opened November 2023; check for special exhibits before visiting.
• On-site café and gift shop available during opening hours.
• Phone +44 1823 253777 and countyclassics52@gmail.com listed for enquiries.
• Located in a town-centre historic building (street-level access, but confirm accessibility needs).