Pendine Museum of Speed

The Pendine Museum of Speed displays vehicles that set land speed records on the local sands, along with photographs and memorabilia spanning decades of attempts. The collection features restored racing cars and extensive archival materials documenting these competitions.

The first speed record attempts on the sands began in the 1920s and attracted drivers from around the world. The tradition faded as the beach became unsuitable for such activities, yet its place in motorsport history remained significant.

The building reflects the spirit of a place where drivers pushed boundaries in pursuit of speed records. Visitors can sense how much these attempts meant to the local community and how the sands became synonymous with human ambition and courage.

The building sits directly next to the beach, allowing visitors to move easily between the exhibits and the landscape outside. It helps to allow time for both, so you can connect what you see indoors with the historic location itself.

One of the displayed vehicles, the Babs car, vanished into the sand for decades after a tragic accident buried it there. It was eventually dug up and restored, a fate that mirrors the dramatic story of this location.

Location: Carmarthenshire

Inception: 1996

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Address: Pendine, Carmarthen SA33 4NY

GPS coordinates: 51.74250,-4.55620

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27