Cotswold Motoring Museum

The Cotswold Motoring Museum is an automotive collection in Bourton-on-the-Water that displays over 40 vehicles from different decades. The exhibition includes early motorized cars, vehicles from later years, and complementary items such as vintage enamel signs and other transport memorabilia.

The museum opened in 1978 and documents the evolution of British motoring through vehicles spanning different time periods. The collection illustrates how motorization gradually changed Britain from the early 20th century onward.

The museum draws its name from the Cotswolds region and its motoring heritage, reflecting how cars transformed daily British life throughout the last century. Visitors see not just the vehicles themselves, but also advertising signs and memorabilia that show how transportation became woven into local culture.

The museum is housed in a building within Bourton-on-the-Water village and can be reached on foot while walking through the town. Visitors should allow time to browse the vehicles at a leisurely pace, especially if interested in motorcycle history or vintage advertising.

The collection includes Brum, a famous yellow car from a British children's television show that many adults recognize from their younger years. This vehicle becomes a highlight for older visitors, connecting childhood memories with a museum experience.

Location: Bourton-on-the-Water

Inception: 1978

Operator: Boundless by CSMA

Address: Motoring & Leisure Services Ltd, The Old Mill, Bourton on the water GL54 2BY

Website: http://cotswold-motor-museum.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.88470,-1.75917

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03