British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Contact Details
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 2LE
Tel: 01772 451011
Fax: 01772 451015
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
- Sub-Regional Awards
Member of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board 2009
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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.
Other dates / times available for Group Bookings. Discounts for group bookings (12 or more in party).
Type: Museum
Opening Times
| British Commercial Vehicle Museum (13/02/2010 - 31/10/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| BankHoliday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Lancashire School Holidays (02/04/2010 - 16/04/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Lancashire School Holidays (03/06/2010 - 04/06/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Lancashire School Holidays (29/07/2010 - 30/07/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Lancashire School Holidays (05/08/2010 - 27/08/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Lancashire School Holidays (28/10/2010 - 29/10/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 2 adults & 3 children | £14.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £5.50 per ticket |
| Annual Membership Adults | £16.50 per ticket |
| Annual Membership Family | £33.00 per ticket |
| Annual Membership Seniors | £15.00 per ticket |
| Children 4-15 years | £3.00 per ticket |
| Children under 4 | Free |
| Seniors 65+ | £5.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
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
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