Great British Car Journey

Located in the heart of Derbyshire, Great British Car Journey has become one of the UK's most unique motoring attractions since opening in 2021. Home to more than 150 British-built cars, the museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through over a century of automotive history, exploring the cars that shaped our lives, communities and culture.

Starting from the humble Austin Seven, the collection showcases iconic household names alongside rare and often overlooked vehicles such as the Gilbern, Austin Atlantic and many more. Every car has a story to tell, whether it's a celebrity-owned vehicle, a motoring milestone or a model that evokes memories of family holidays, first cars and driving adventures.

Among the highlights are vehicles once owned by famous figures including Elton John and Princess Anne, alongside cars connected to significant moments in British social history. With over 30 marques represented, the museum provides a comprehensive and engaging insight into the rise, success and eventual decline of the British motor industry.

Visitors explore the exhibition using an interactive audio guide, bringing the stories behind the cars to life through fascinating facts, personal memories and historical context. Unlike many traditional museums, Great British Car Journey encourages visitors to connect emotionally with the exhibits, creating a nostalgic experience that appeals to enthusiasts and families alike.

The site is also home to Drive Dad's Car, the UK's largest classic car driving experience, where visitors can get behind the wheel of more than 60 classic vehicles and relive the motoring memories of decades gone by.

Great British Car Journey is open seven days a week and offers a full day out with its award-winning exhibition, driving experiences, café, gift shop and year-round programme of events.

Child-friendly activities

In addition to our regular themed car events (check out our events calendar for more information) we’ve got plenty going on to help keep the children entertained...

Under 5s are always free.
Special child-friendly interactive tour - includes quizzes, find the poster, build your own car and more.
Micro-car collection and cars from TV and film, from the DeLorean to a Formula 1 car.

Find out more here.

In addition to the exhibition and museum, Great British Car Journey features a unique onsite driving experience – Drive Dad’s Car.

From just £54.00, Drive Dad’s Car gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of over 50 of the most popular cars ever made in Britain, including the Sunbeam Rapier Convertible, a rare original Avenger and Rolls Royce Silver Spirit to the Ford Capri, Reliant Robin and, of course, the original MK1 Mini.

Free entry to the Great British Car Journey for the driver is included with every Drive Dad’s Car experience purchased. Guests receive discounted entry too!

Purchase your voucher for Drive Dad's Car from our website- Drive Dad's Car (drivedadscar.com)