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British Commercial Vehicle Museum

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British Commercial Vehicle Museum

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland, Lancashire is dedicated to preserving the physical evidence of the history of the road transportation industry in the United Kingdom. This proud history is illustrated through a collection of fully restored vans, trucks and buses produced and sold by the British Commercial Vehicle industry over the past 100 years, including dramatic 'sound and light' sets which bring the role of the vehicle to life.

More than 50 exhibits are on permanent display. Special exhibits include the oldest-known preserved commercial vehicle in existance, a 100 tonne Scammell, the Popemobile, a horse-drawn carriages. steam vehicles and fire engines.

Opening Times

2009 1 Apr 2009 - 30 Sep 2009

Day Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

2009 1 Oct 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

Day Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - Closed
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

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Events

Sunday, 20th September 2009

The Autumn Transport Show
more info

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
2 Adults & up to 3 Children£12.00 per ticket
Adult Ticket£4.50 per ticket
Child Ticket£2.50 per ticket
Concession£2.50 per ticket

Road Directions

Leave M6, jct 28; A49; follow signs to Leyland.

Public Transport Directions

Buses from Preston, Chorley, Wigan and Leyland; trains to Leyland station. Turn left out of the station, follow the road round to the roundabout, turn right onto Hough Lane and follow the tourist signs to the museum.

 Facilities

  • Coach Parking
  • Concessionary Admission Charges
  • Disabled Access/Toilets
  • Picnic Area
  • Seasonal Opening Only

Accessibility

  • Café/Restaurant On Site

Parking & Transport

  • Coaches Welcome

Payment Methods

  • Special Group Rates

Establishment Features

  • Conference Facilities

Specialist Features

  • Aim to Attract Conferences & Business meetings

 Contact Info

British Commercial Vehicle Museum
King Street
Leyland
Lancs
PR25 2LE

Tel: 01772 451011
Fax: 01772 451015
Email
Website

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