Great British Car Journey

What an absolute gem of an attraction the Great British Car Journey is! Nestled in Ambergate, Belper, this museum is a masterclass in automotive nostalgia, beautifully chronicling the incredible rise, golden eras, and social history of the British motoring industry. ​The sheer variety of vehicles on display is staggering. The exhibition takes you on a brilliant chronological journey, starting right from the trailblazing days of the tiny Austin Sevens that first put the British public on the roads. It is an absolute joy to wander through the decades, moving from everyday family classics to high-performance legends. Seeing an immaculate Escort RS2000 standing proud alongside the ultimate in British luxury—a majestic Rolls Royce—highlights just how diverse our engineering heritage really is. From the quirky, clever packaging of the Mini Clubmans to the beloved icons that used to fill every British driveway, there is something here to trigger a memory for every single visitor. ​The interactive audio-visual guides are fantastic, adding great depth and storytelling to the impeccably presented collection. Whether you are a hardcore petrolhead or just looking for a wonderful, nostalgic afternoon out in Derbyshire, this place is highly recommended!

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A wonderful experience for sure. They give you a small tablet, you scan the QR code for every vehicle, listen to the story of each of the 9 sections and can also hear the story for each of the “hero” cars they have. Several of which are outstanding, one of the mini’s stands out. 5 miles on the clock, family owned and still with factory stickers on the windows. You must visit this one! I’ve loaded a lot of photos and short videos to show what you’re missing by not going..

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Fantastic motor museum, much larger than expected, a true walk through the British motor industry. All vehicles are well presented, with detailed descriptions and an audio guide, which gives plenty of historical information. You will find also some film stars here - from "Back to the future" and "Vera" - yes, the original Land Rover customised for Brenda Blethyn. The whole museum is on one level, fully accessible, with a great large coffee and gift shop and huge parking. They also offer vintage cars for hire - for a short leisure drive or an event.

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What a great place tucked away at the side of the A38 in Derbyshire. Really easy to find. Inside you get headphones and screen to take round with you. Each section is numbered and give you a full description of the era you are in. Then whilst in each section, lots of cars have a QR code which you scan with the screen and it gives you the background to that particular car. The smell in there should be bottled for car enthusiasts, just perfect. Theres about 150 cars in therewith you can get up close to, not out of reach like museum pieces are. A wide range of cars, and quite a few I had never seen or heard of before. Toilets available inside and a nice cafe that does good food is a bonus. Then when you come out, at the end of the carpark is where tou can pay to drive the old cars. So we spent some time just watching people drive the cars of their choice and listening to the sounds as well as looking at the joy on their faces. Just a fabulous place to spend half a day. We'll worth putting on your "to do" list.

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