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Lakeland Motor Museum

National Museum & Exhibition · Cumbria, England · Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8TA

Lakeland Motor Museum is a national museum & exhibition in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £13.25 · Child £7.90 · Family £36
Checked on the official site (valid to 1 November 2026): adult £13.25, child (5-15) £7.90, family (2+3) £36, under-5s free. Combined tickets with Windermere Lake Cruises and the Lakeside steam railway are available. Backbarrow, near Newby Bridge.
Opening timesEvery day from 9.30am, last entry 4.30pm, closes 5.30pm. Closed Christmas Day and 11-15 January 2027.
Best time to goWet days.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
Under-5s free; good for car-mad kids of any age.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingFree all-day parking.
FoodCafé Ambio by the river.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsCars, bikes and a Bluebird exhibition near Newby Bridge.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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