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Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow

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Lakeland Motor Museum hosts a diverse road-transport collection assembled over a period of almost 50 years. The exhibits include motorcycles and scooters, pedal cars, electric cars, and many more. Read the informative signs located alongside the vehicles, which outline some specifics and historical context for the exhibits. Go back in time by visiting the recreation of a 1920s garage and a typical 1950s greasy spoon cafe. For some actual food, visit Cafe Ambio, which serves locally sourced homemade food, including scones and cakes, Lake District cheeses, and Cumbrian meats. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Backbarrow using our trip planner.
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  • Visited on a cold day in Mar and found the museum very welcoming and interesting. A wide selection of cars and motor bikes of all ages were on display. Also lots of interesting side displays , and... 
    Visited on a cold day in Mar and found the museum very welcoming and interesting. A wide selection of cars and motor bikes of all ages were on display. Also lots of interesting side displays , and...  more »
  • We have been to motor museums all over the uk they are always freezing cold and smelly and grubby. This was a joy! Over two hours of enjoyable viewing. In the warm and comfortable building. The... 
    We have been to motor museums all over the uk they are always freezing cold and smelly and grubby. This was a joy! Over two hours of enjoyable viewing. In the warm and comfortable building. The...  more »
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  • Great place to visit, lovely cars and bikes kept in fantastic condition. Something for everyone and so interesting. Staff were helpful and friendly, made sure we got the most from our visit. Seeing the Bluebird exhibit was a bonus but the best bit was the coffee shop/restaurant - service, coffee and cakes.
  • Exactly as expected a lovely place to spend a couple of hours looking at old cars, bikes, be bicycles to and lots more. Everything on display was in beautiful but condition and so clean. There is a cafe attached but it was so crowded we did not stop. I'm guessing it might be slightly less crowded on a weekday rather than at the weekend.

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