The British Commercial Vehicle Museum by Locksmith Manchester
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Admire horse-drawn vehicles from the 1880s and learn how they gave way first to steam driven, then petrol & diesel powered motor lorries & buses. Perhaps remember times when garages might have just a single fuel pump, and someone would come out to serve you petrol at less than 4 shillings a gallon!
We help bring to life times past, and create an entertaining atmosphere.
Numerous audio-visual displays feature vehicles being built and at work
Hands-on interactive displays for all ages to enjoy
Bells ring out from fire-engines rushing to an emergency call.
Relax in the cinema to watch films from our archives.
A lorry driving experience where children can really feel that they are driving a large vehicle.
And then, our guides too have many interesting tales to tell!
Created: 25 September 2019 Edited: 29 November 2023
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum Information
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum Address
King St, Leyland
PR25 2LE
Website: http://www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com/
Get directionsLocal History around The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
There are some historic monuments around including:
Moated site of Clayton Hall, adjacent fishponds and channelsBradley Hall, moated site, fishponds and connecting channelsCastle Hill motteRoman settlement and industrial area at Winery LanePenwortham Old BridgeIngrave Farm moated site, moated site 100m W of Ingrave Farm and connecting channel, Eccleston.
