Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton houses a large, curated collection of historic and racing motorcycles assembled by champion rider Sammy Miller MBE. The displays include factory racers, prototypes and specialist collections (notably Norton and Vincent) across multiple exhibition galleries.

The museum also offers a café, gift shop, workshop, and a regular programme of club days and themed events. Visitor reviews rate it highly for the variety and quality of restored machines and the hands-on museum atmosphere.

Begin with a concise introduction to the collection and layout, then move through specialised galleries arranged by marque and era.

Look out for:

• Rare factory racing machines and prototypes from British and international makers.

• Extensive Norton and Vincent displays, plus Sammy Miller's personal competition bikes.

• Restored machines presented with workshop and restoration context.

• Regular event days and club meets that bring live demos and owner displays.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive with 1–2 hours to browse the main galleries, visit the café and shop, and check the museum website or phone for event days if you want live demonstrations or a club meet.

• Collection size is listed as “around 500” on the official site; counts vary by source.

• The museum has a café, gift shop and an on-site workshop (workshop phone listed on the official site).

• Events and club days are scheduled regularly—check the museum website before visiting.

• Phone numbers and contact details are published on the official site for enquiries.