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Facilities: Seven showrooms of classic cars, motorbikes, and toys, plus a gift shop
Dogs: Welcome throughout the museum on a lead
Groups: Group visits and coach parties welcome by prior arrangement
Opening: Daily from 10am to 6pm (last entry 5.15pm)

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection located in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection

Located in the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, the Cotswold Motoring Museum is a fascinating journey through the 20th Century.

Though the main focus is on motoring, the Museum is full of the everyday paraphernalia that made motoring so popular including picnic sets from the 1920s, alongside caravans, radio sets, gramophones and knitted swimsuits.

Throughout the Museum there are showcases packed with memorabilia. Can you imagine a car alarm that fills the car with smoke? A mechanical hand used for indicating? All these items are enveloped in an atmosphere of the era created by hundreds of advertising signs and music of the time.

The Cotswold Motoring Museum – Home of Brum

The Cotswold Motoring Museum is famous as the official ‘Home of Brum’ – the beloved little yellow car from the popular children’s television series first broadcast in 1991. The real Brum, featured in the show’s opening and closing sequences, lives at the museum in Bourton-on-the-Water, where every adventure begins and ends.

Visitors can see the original Brum car used in the series, have photos taken with him, and even enjoy themed activities such as a special Brum ride and brass rubbing. A range of Brum souvenirs and gifts are also available to take home as a fun reminder of your visit.

Cotswold Motoring Museum - Opening Times 2025

Open daily from 10am - 5.15pm.

Many visitors spend between two to three hours exploring the museum, although it can be enjoyed in around 45 minutes. It’s not just about cars — there are plenty of fascinating and nostalgic items to discover throughout the collection.

Pushchairs are also allowed.

More information about Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection Opening Times.

Cotswold Motoring Museum- Admission Charges 2025

Adults: £9.50
Children: £6.50 (ages 5-16)
Children under 5: Free
Family: £29
Groups visits: £8.55
Annual Passes (12months): £28.50

Boundless members: FREE (plus one free adult guest and up to five free children).
Boundless membership card must be shown on arrival.

Cotswold Motoring Museum - Group Visits

Cotswold Motoring Museum welcomes all groups of visitors, large or small.

Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more.

If your group would like to visit the museum, please let the team know on the day of your visit.
Car clubs are also very welcome, but are asked to contact the museum and give at least four weeks’ notice.

More information about Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection Group Visits.