Haynes International Motor Museum

The Haynes International Motor Museum houses the UK’s largest public collection of cars and motorcycles, spanning early motoring to modern supercars across multiple curated exhibitions. The site was founded by John Haynes and has displayed vehicles since 1985.

Visitors will find accessible facilities, an on-site café and gift shop, a large free car park and EV charging points. The museum also offers venue hire and a published access statement—check the website for the latest opening times and event listings.

A walk-through collection arranged by theme and era, with many vehicles presented alongside contextual displays and captions.

Look out for:

• Early motoring pioneers and veteran cars.

• Classic British marques and motorcycles.

• Modern and performance vehicle displays.

• Rotating special exhibitions and themed galleries.

Best way to experience it:
Arrive by car (ample free parking and 8 Pod Point EV chargers in the overflow car park) and allow 1.5–3 hours to browse; pick up a map on arrival, grab a coffee in the café and check the website for special exhibitions or event days.

• Large free car park and 8 EV chargers in the overflow car park.

• On-site café, gift shop and accessible toilets; see the museum’s Access Statement.

• Nearest mainline station is Castle Cary (~5 miles); local buses serve Sparkford.

• Check the museum website for opening hours, admission options and event bookings.