Looking for ideas for family days out over the summer holidays and beyond? We’ve got you covered - especially if your family is full of petrolheads.
Whatever your passion for cars, the UK is home to an incredible array of motoring museums and attractions, each offering a fascinating journey through automotive history and innovation.
To help you plan your next adventure, a recent Tempcover study explored some of the UK's top car museums, ranking them based on popularity, value for money, and glowing visitor reviews. Here are our top 5:
Location | Monthly search volume | Google review rating | Adult ticket cost | Child ticket cost | Parking costs | Overall score |
Jim Clark Museum, Duns | 1,000 | 4.8 | £9.50 | £4.50 | £0.00 | 7.41 |
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Enfield | 1,900 | 4.8 | £11.50 | £5.50 | £0.00 | 7.18 |
Dundee Museum of Transport, Dundee | 1,900 | 4.6 | £8.50 | £4.50 | £0.00 | 6.71 |
British Motor Museum, Gaydon | 18,100 | 4.8 | £17 | £9 | £0.00 | 6.71 |
Dover Transport Museum, Dover | 1,600 | 4.8 | £12 | £6 | £0.00 | 6.59 |
Do you need more inspiration for car-themed days out? Some of the UK’s popular family attractions house sports cars, classic cars and some you might even recognise from the world of film and TV.
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Whether looking for a motor museum in the local area or while you’re travelling the country during the holidays, you’ll always have to consider how you get there. While many are served by public transport, others may be more easily accessible by car.
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https://jimclarktrust.com/jim-clark-motorsport-museum/
https://www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk/
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/
https://www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk/
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/
https://www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk/
https://www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk
Ticket prices & parking information were collected from individual motoring museum websites, with on the day price selected.
Each metric was given a score out of 10 based on how it compared to others—so the best in each category scored 10, the worst scored 1. These scores were then averaged to create the final rankings.
It is against the law to drive someone else's car without the right insurance. This could result in your getting between six and eight points on your licence. You'll also get a fixed penalty fine of £300, which could increase should your case end up in court.
Furthermore, you could also see the price of your future insurance policies increase as a result if you have an IN10 conviction, or in some cases, you may find it hard to find an insurer to cover you as you may be deemed too high of a risk.
Before you step inside any vehicle and take it on the roads, there are a few things you need to consider.
First and foremost, you need to ensure the car is in a safe condition. This includes both inside and outside of the vehicle, so make sure you check that things such as the tyres and mirrors are in good and proper working order so you can drive safely.
If you are preparing to take your driving test and wish to practice with friends or family, there are several legal requirements to bear in mind. The person you are driving with must be over the age of 21 and have had their full driving licence for at least 3 years. They also must have the correct licence type for the vehicle being driven and not currently be banned from driving. You are also unable to drive on motorways when practising with friends or family.
Finally, as previously mentioned in this article, you must have the correct insurance policy in place for you to legally drive with someone else.
There are many benefits if you choose to become a named driver on someone else's car. It's a convenient option and can often prove to be more cost-effective. However, there are some potential disadvantages to bear in mind, too.
If you were to have an accident while driving their car, it could impact their No Claims discount on their insurance policy, even if they were not with you in the car at the time of the incident.
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Before you step inside any vehicle and take it on the roads, there are a few things you need to consider.
First and foremost, you need to ensure the car is in a safe condition. This includes both inside and outside of the vehicle, so make sure you check that things such as the tyres and mirrors are in good and proper working order so you can drive safely.
If you are preparing to take your driving test and wish to practice with friends or family, there are several legal requirements to bear in mind. The person you are driving with must be over the age of 21 and have had their full driving licence for at least 3 years. They also must have the correct licence type for the vehicle being driven and not currently be banned from driving. You are also unable to drive on motorways when practising with friends or family.
Finally, as previously mentioned in this article, you must have the correct insurance policy in place for you to legally drive with someone else.
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