About Lakeland Motor Museum
Step back in time at this captivating Backbarrow collection featuring classic vehicles and over 30,000 motoring treasures, complete with restaurant facilities and full wheelchair access.
What's nearby
- Cliffhanger Escape Rooms 150m away
- The Lakeland Village 250m away
- The Whitewater Hotel and Spa 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Nice, cosy with interesting exhibits. Not huge but you can spend a few hours. Not really for small kids. Café is not cheap. Great gift shop. Worth the visit. Entrance was cheaper than advertised.
· via Google
This is a bit like the Haynes Motor Museum, of the north. My son and I had a lovely time. The DeLorean and Sierra Cosworth were our favourites. The layout of the museum is great - love all the old shop fronts. The cafe is nice and we enjoyed our cakes. Staff were polite and friendly.
· via Google
I visited on 12/5/26. I was very impressed with the museum. It was well laid out, easy to walk round to see all the exhibits and there was a huge amount to see. There was lots of information on the exhibits, as well as video footage for some of the exhibits. The Campbell part of the museum was also very good again being well laid out. I also enjoyed a coffee and some cake in the cafe. Would thoroughly recommend.
· via Google
It was lovely. Went in the cafe there too, although the portions were a little on the large size for us, the food was still very enjoyable
· via Google
People say this museum offers a vast and beautifully maintained collection of classic cars, motorcycles, and motoring memorabilia, including a dedicated Bluebird Exhibition. Visitors also highlight the reasonable entry fee, the excellent on-site cafe with delicious food, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. They also appreciate the convenient free parking and the museum's dog-friendly policy.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8TA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (5,892 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Newby Bridge