Transport & Maritime Museums

Our guide to the greatest transport museums in the Great Britain lets you choose where to visit to see some fantastic engineering marvels that we have produced over the centuries. There are plenty of transport museums to choose form covering a large array of transportation from Steam Engines to Ships to Commercial vehicles. Popular transport museums include the London Transport Museum, the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and the fully functional Steam Railway in Lancashire with 7 stations and 12 miles of track.

Visit Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum

The Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of Scotland's seafaring culture.…

Aberdeen
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum

With plenty to see and discover, your visit to the Beamish Museum in Beamish County Durham is a…

County Durham
the North East
Admission fee
Visit British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum

The British Motor Museum, formerly known as the Heritage Motor Centre, is a museum located in Gaydon, Warwickshire,…

Gaydon
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum

Visiting the Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, UK, is a journey into the history of transportation and innovation. The…

Weybridge
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Bury Transport Museum
Bury Transport Museum

A Journey Through Time on Wheels Located in the heart of Greater Manchester, the Bury Transport Museum is…

Bury
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Cambrian Heritage Railways
Cambrian Heritage Railways

The Cambrian Heritage Railways is a heritage railway located in Oswestry, UK. It offers visitors the opportunity to…

Oswestry
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Captain James Cook was an 18th century British explorer and navigator, who is best known for his three…

Marton-in-Cleveland
the North East
Free admission
Visit Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre

A Journey Through Railways and Romance Whistle blows, steam rises, and memories stir. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre is…

Carnforth
the North West
Free admission
Visit Crewe Heritage Centre
Crewe Heritage Centre

Crewe Heritage Centre: Chronicles of the Railway Revolution Situated in the heart of Cheshire, the Crewe Heritage Centre…

Crewe
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot Railway Centre

The Didcot Railway Centre is a popular tourist attraction in Oxfordshire, England. Visitors can experience a unique blend…

Didcot
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Downpatrick and County Down Railway
Downpatrick and County Down Railway

The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is a heritage railway in Northern Ireland. It is located in the…

Downpatrick
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit East Anglia Transport Museum
East Anglia Transport Museum

The East Anglia Transport Museum, located in Carlton Colville, Suffolk, England, is a museum dedicated to preserving and…

Lowestoft
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways

Wales is synonymous with awe-inspiring landscapes, ancient history, and a rich heritage that resonates profoundly with each passing…

Porthmadog
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre

The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is a museum located in Grimsby, England. It is dedicated to preserving and…

Grimsby
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit Haynes Motor Museum
Haynes Motor Museum

The Haynes Motor Museum is a fantastic destination for car enthusiasts, offering a unique and immersive experience that…

Yeovil
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Holyhead Maritime Museum
Holyhead Maritime Museum

The Holyhead Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located in Holyhead on the Island of Anglesey, North Wales.…

Holyhead
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Hull Maritime Museum
Hull Maritime Museum

The Hull Maritime Museum is a museum that showcases the city's rich maritime heritage. The museum was established…

Hull
Yorkshire & the Humber
Free admission
Visit Kidderminster Railway Museum
Kidderminster Railway Museum

The Kidderminster Railway Museum in Worcestershire is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history of rail…

Kidderminster
the Midlands
Free admission
Visit Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum

The Lakeland Motor Museum, located in Cumbria, England, is a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts and history buffs…

Backbarrow
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Lancaster Maritime Museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum

A Tribute to Maritime Heritage Situated in the historic port of Lancaster, the Lancaster Maritime Museum is a…

Lancaster
the North West
Admission fee

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