Out & About - British Commercial Vehicle Museum - Museum in Leyland, Leyland - Hough Lane
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 2LE
Type: Museum
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Description
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).
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
- Sub-Regional Awards Member of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board 2011
- Regional Awards Modern History 2011
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
