Junction 12 Cafe in Stratford-on-Avon

Friendly staff little cars for little ones to go in we went at Easter and they had a hunt on which was brilliant

Excellent and interesting day out , well worth the visit

Eclectic collection. Every large number of one off specials.

I visit the British Motor Museum in Gaydon pretty regularly. There are often great events on and so I've been around the archives, had dinner after hours, seen talks and even camped there. They make an effort to have things to do for children and so my daughter loves it too. There's often a puzzle for the kids to do where they have to find specific cars etc, plus drawing/crafts and a playground too. The playground has picnic tables so you can bring your own food if you want to save money. The food is good in the cafe there but it closes at 2 or so, so it can clash with guided tours etc. I'm really hoping they have more camping events throughout the season as it's a really nice place to be over night and they've got all the facilities sorted already.

Great day out for adults and kids who love cars . We've been there a few times . And once you've paid you can visit anytime for a year free ,so great value for money

Haven't been here for over 10 years and there are more cars but not much more room and the way they are displayed makes it difficult to fully appreciate them. They have built an overflow area and viewing gallery but it suffers from the same problem. On the day I visited, both venues were so warm inside, to the point it made me ill. They seriously need aircon and it did spoil my day, hence the 3 stars. Collection of cars are great though a few Japanese have crept in on the basis of being manufactured in the UK, which is tenuous reasoning.

Great place to visit, suitable for all ages, great cars and friendly staff. Even better is the 12 month return pass. Will be going again and again

Attended the UKSF slot car weekend. The museum is a joy to visit, for the petrol head. Loads of "Ordinary" cars that you wouldn't normally think should be in a museum. Well worth a visit ☺️

Surprisingly loved this place, even as someone not into cars! The museum features iconic vehicles from James Bond, Back to the Future, Shaun the Sheep, and more. I especially enjoyed the creative art installations, the fascinating dissection displays of car parts, and the interactive zones. There were also fun little games perfect for two people. Staff were friendly and explained things really well. Great value for the price!

Absolutely amazing museum. We spent over six hours exploring the various exhibits and the cafeteria was reasonably priced too. I would visit again and highly recommend it

Visited the main building while at the ultimate bmw meet, amazing cars in the museum, definitely a must see

We visited this museum during our vacation in England. It is really very interesting and well organized (the first part better than the second). Indeed, the second part is very crowded with cars, and it is more difficult to walk around each one. However, we enjoyed visiting this museum. The only downside would perhaps be not offering a guide (paper or audio format) or explanatory sheets for each level or famous car in French and/or Spanish to allow foreigners to make the most of the museum. We would definitely recommend this museum.

Just about the best place on earth

Fantastic museum, one of the best I've ever visited. We were particularly interested in the Jaguar section and that was a really fantastic experience. I bought the tickets online in advance. We visited the museum on a weekday after lunch, so there were a minimum of people.

Great day out. My three kids (4,7 and 11) loved it. They are all into cars anyway but was a great day out for us. At the age of 37 and I've never seen some of the cars they have there. Definitely recommend a visit

Always love the Heritage Motor Centre Gaydon. Lovely place. Highly recommend a visit.

Brilliant. Got there at last. Well worth the money and the travelling. Really helpful people happy in sharing their knowledge and experience. Don’t forget the Jaguar Hall and reserve exhibits.

I was there for a BMW show, lovely well kept grounds, facilities were clean and staff friendly

An excellent day out for any car enthusiast with vehicles from all spectrum of the British Motor Industry with the added bonus of the Jaguar Museum.

Brilliant exhibition of cars, more cars than ever, toilet refurbishment is lovely. Shame about the hot selection of food in the cafe, both hot dishes today was curry, which I’m not able to eat due to allergies. You use to serve such lovely hot meals?

Visit was part of the Land Rover Show with free entry to the Motor Museum as part of the ticket price. A total nostalgia fest to re-kindle childhood memories and plenty of previously unknown car facts to be learnt.

Great day out at the Landy event. A shame the weather didn't do what it was supposed to do, but then it wouldn't be a bank holiday weekend.🤣

3 hours of incredible visual sights! The staff were so incredible and knowledgeable. Roger spent so much time with us in the Jaguar section, I might have to buy a classic one to add to our collection. Everyone was so lovely offering us amazing info on every car we admired. I wish we lived nearby so we could visit often. An absolute must see if you are a car buff like we are. 10 Stars!!!!

Lovely extensive museum with delightful staff

Great day out bonus bmw ultimate day also

Great as always, hosted the BMW Ultimate meet, brilliant day, great weather. Been here a few times now, exhibitions are great food and drinks as well, really great place to look round.

Amazing place plenty to do if you take your kids, the cars are amazing, the museum is amazing they a cafe if you get hungry they have food vans outside but there are expensive especially if you kids your looking at £14.50 for a burger

Good collection of cars. Friendly staff. A few cars you can get in. Some interactive sections and little minis to Push kids around in.

Here for a business meeting but visited the museum too. Good selection of cars. Staff were friendly.

Awsome value for money with so much to see.

Our families are Little British Car (LBC) enthusiasts, and this place, along with the adjacent Jaguar display is the Mothership for all things British Motoring.

A wonderful place for car enthusiasts! The British Motor Museum is a fantastic destination for anyone who loves cars. The exhibition is truly impressive, featuring many rare models – and all of them are exclusively British. During my visit, I learned a lot of interesting facts about Opel, Vauxhall, Jaguar, and the first Mini Coopers. One of the highlights for me was seeing the original Jaguar XJ220 with a V12 engine, not the later simplified version with a V6. Even more exciting — the doors opened upwards as originally intended, unlike the production model where it’s almost impossible to get inside. Highly recommended for all car lovers! A great place for car lovers! The British Motor Museum is a great place for anyone who loves cars. The exhibition is truly impressive: many rare models are collected, and all cars are exclusively British-made. During my visit, I learned many interesting facts about Opel, Vauxhall, Jaguar and the first Mini Coopers. What I especially remember was that for the first time in my life I saw the original Jaguar XJ220 with a V12 engine, and not with a V6, as in the simplified version. And the most amazing thing is that the doors opened upward, as was originally intended, and not sideways, as in the later version, which is almost impossible to climb into. I recommend it to all car enthusiasts!

What a place, a must for any petrol head.

Brilliant day out. So much to see. Loved the cinema with old films being shown. Very well set out and informative. Ticket lasts all year do going again soon.

480 vehicles on display - just great - but the best thing: pensioners walk through the exhibition and explain the vehicles and their history to you!!!! Where do we have something like that?

I visited this place for Gaydon gathering.

A great place to a cast history of cars. The second building is a fascinating store of last run cars and history as well as a large Jaguar collection

Comprehensive and well curated journey through the history of British car manufacturing. Helpful staff. Strong showing from Vauxhall and Jaguar

Really good collection of cars, presented well in nice, modern, buildings.

I really liked the museum. The car collection is amazing.

A great range of vehicles presented beautifully with very well-informed and friendly staff. An absolute must for fans of British motoring.

Excellent day out. The car collection is very interesting and the food in the café is tasty and good value (unusual in many museums). The only negative part is the lift to the mezzanine floor. If you're in a disability buggy you have to try and do a 3 point turn in the lift as the doors are at right angles to each other. Tickets are cheaper in advance and last for a year.

Great experience. Very friendly people. It is quite interesting to see some British iconic cars, some of them vintage, more than 100 years old.

Great place to visit. Food was hot and tasty

This is a must place to visit if you’re a motor enthusiast. It was a really a great experience and we really enjoyed the every second of the visit. You can gain the vast knowledge of history of motor vehicles and expansion of automobile in the world.

The staff's service attitude is very good and very friendly! There are many car exhibits to see. Children can drive a toy car around the museum, which is a great experience👍 The food in the cafe is good, and the dining area is spacious and clean. Before leaving, I met the show car xj220 that had just arrived, which was an unexpected surprise😍

Incredible selection of cars through history fascinating stories

Be aware if your disabled, your treated like a second rate visitor. We had evidence due to my partners traumatic brain injury and we answered their questions . The man who served us very unprofessionally asked more probing questions with me having to explain my relationship status to the disabled person and why I am a carer ! Wanting to know what makes me a carer!!!! Disgusting and even after a long drive there . What a total disgrace and they still hide behind system promoted questions - he had not even entered details into the system at that time he interrogated us and then made a call as he didn’t believe us. Only then did he take details when his senior told him we’re ok to enter! What a disgrace

Terrific selection of solely British cars. Nice collection of rally cars too.

Great experience advisable to book in advance since you can save a little bit more. More than 400 cars divided by 2 buildings and a journey across the motor British industry. Great place for education with some fun activities across the way.

Brilliant experience, lovely helpful staff and a very nice café plus excellent access for my mobility scooter!

This is a fascinating museum showing the history of British cars.

The tour was great the guide was very nice and happy to explain things we didn't understand he also gave us all the details to every car and let us go in a few he also took time after time was up to show us everything we didn't see

It was wonderful, best museum experience ever.

A great place to spend a few hours or even the day, for anyone with a passing interest in cars and the history of automobiles.

Always a great visit exhibits are superb and staff so knowledgeable

Really enjoyed this great collection. British cars at their best with some great examples from Land Rover special ops.

It was very nice and organized, the car collection very rich with many prototypes that wasn’t built

Large collection of cars from all eras. Friendly staff and a handy cafe for a bite to eat. Well worth 2 or 3 hours of anybody's time - if not longer!

Well worth a visit your ticket allows you to return which I will, so many cars I owned in the past and some I wanted to own but never will. Nice that you can get right up to the cars and look inside but careful not to touch.Well laid out and nice displays of vehicles in main building the other build had an excellent display of Jaguars upstairs was just rows of car while less exotic still worth a look. Very easy to reach off the M40 had a lovely day and if I could take a car home it would be the model t ford first time I seen one up close but a fabulous vintage car for the masses.

A collection of vintage and somewhat new British cars.All the extinct brands are on display.The JLR heritage has a lot of concepts and production models.Fabulous XJ220s.If you are from Asia and travelling alone, boarding a train from Stratford or Liverpool Street will cost u a packet, at least 50 quids, then another 7-10 for a bus.The museum needs less than 2.5 hours to complete if u r a true enthusiast, there is just one McLaren (concept),2 Astons , one TVR(racing leftover) and a few Lotus...

Good place for holding conferences and meetings. Has provisions to offer lunch for meetings. Has a good collection of cars and they are usually on a theme which changes. Had facilities and canteen for museum visitors.

Nice collection. Best for young enthusiastic kids to learn history of automobiles.

Attended the first Gaydon gathering tonight and what an evening! Really great variety of cars and bikes and good food services and a nice ice cream van too. Never been to something like that before but so well organised and the Marshalls were so helpful, will definitely be back! Thank you for such an amazing trip 🏎️

Absolutely amazing place if you're into your British cars! Very informative with tours available, everything looks meticulously taken care of. For the price it might be the best value museum in the country.

The British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwick, offers a comprehensive and engaging experience for anyone interested in the history of the British motor industry. Here's a review based on available information: General Impressions: * Extensive Collection: The museum is home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars, boasting over 300 vehicles spanning classic, vintage, and veteran eras. The Collection Centre adds approximately 250 more vehicles to this impressive display. * Nostalgic and Educational: Visitors consistently praise the museum for its ability to evoke nostalgia while providing an educational journey through the evolution of British motoring. * Well-Maintained Exhibits: The cars are generally reported to be in excellent condition, offering a great look at the craftsmanship and design of different periods. * Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness and knowledge of the museum staff and volunteers, who are happy to answer questions and bring the history of the cars to life. * Family-Friendly: The museum is considered a good destination for families, with features like push-along mini cars for toddlers, activity areas, and family trails. The "Under the Skin" interactive exhibit is particularly popular with children. * Good Amenities: The museum offers a café with hot and cold food, a gift shop, and accessible facilities. * Value for Money: Some visitors have found it a bit pricey, especially during peak seasons, but the option to convert day tickets into annual passes is seen as a significant benefit for those who plan to return. Key Highlights and Exhibits: * Diverse Range of Vehicles: The collection includes everything from early automobiles to iconic sports cars, everyday family vehicles, and even cars from film and television (like Lady Penelope's FAB 1). * Jaguar and Land Rover Heritage: A significant portion of the collection focuses on Jaguar and Land Rover, including prototypes and historically significant vehicles used by the British Royal Family. * "Making British Cars" Exhibition: This exhibit explores the impact and future of the British motor industry. * Interactive Exhibits: The "Under the Skin" area provides hands-on displays to understand the mechanics of cars. * Temporary Exhibitions: The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions focusing on specific marques, design aspects, or anniversaries. Recent and upcoming exhibitions include "The Gallery 2025" (featuring automotive art), celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the MGF, and events like "Museum on the Move" where members can ride in selected cars. Facilities and Accessibility: * Parking: Ample free parking is available on-site, including designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Electric vehicle charging points are also available. * Accessibility: The museum is designed with accessibility in mind, offering level access or lifts to most areas. Wheelchairs are available for hire. They also provide a visual story and access video to help visitors prepare for their visit. Baby changing facilities are available. * Café and Shop: On-site facilities include a café serving meals and snacks and a gift shop for souvenirs. * Group Visits and Events: The museum caters to group visits and hosts numerous motoring shows, rallies, and other events throughout the year. It also offers conference and event spaces. Potential Downsides: * Mezzanine Access: The lift to the mezzanine level is reported to be small and might be difficult for full-sized mobility scooters. * Collection Centre Walkways: Not all walkways in the Collection Centre are accessible. * Price: As mentioned, some visitors find the admission price a bit high. Overall: The British Motor Museum is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in cars and the history of British manufacturing. Its extensive collection, engaging exhibits, and family-friendly atmosphere make it a worthwhile visit. The positive reviews regarding staff and facilities further enhance the experience.

This place should be a national institution as it is a must visit venue. Really close to the M40 & next to the JLR & Aston Martin Headquarters. Here you will find the history of motoring & see all the important cars from your youth. Lots of concept cars; first & last off the production lines; film cars & even second hand Royal vehicles! Two separate buildings, one housing the main Museum & the other with all Jaguar cars in it. Take a tour if you can as the guides are a font of knowledge & tell amazing tales. There is a good Cafe upstairs for food & drink. Don't forget to walk around the car park before you leave as there will be some high end cars there, I can guarantee you! A repeat visit is a must.

An excellent place for car and British history enthusiasts. clear a few hours.

I recently visited the British Motor Museum and had a fantastic time exploring everything it had to offer. The museum has an impressive and diverse collection of vehicles, ranging from classic family hatchbacks that spark a bit of nostalgia to rare concept cars and fascinating prototypes that show how far automotive design has come. It was a real treat to see the evolution of British motoring all under one roof. One of the highlights of the visit was chatting with one of the museum’s volunteers, Brian. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, clearly passionate about the cars on display. What really stood out was how generous he was with his time—he kept talking with us and sharing stories even after his shift had officially ended, which made the whole experience feel even more personal and welcoming. Brian also gave us a special look into the cars once used by Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher. Being able to see these vehicles up close felt like a real privilege, and it added something extra to the visit that we hadn’t expected. It’s not every day you get a peek at that kind of automotive royalty. Brian had a particular fondness for the MG MGF, and it was great hearing him talk about it with such enthusiasm. His insights gave me a whole new appreciation for the car and its place in British motoring history. I’d also like to give a thank you to the other volunteer—whose name I didn’t catch—who spoke to us about the Jaguar E-Type. His passion and knowledge really stood out and added another great moment to the visit. Overall, the experience was not just informative but genuinely enjoyable, and I’d absolutely recommend the museum to anyone with even a passing interest in cars.

We travelled from Lincoln which took 2 hours and an easy route, huuuuuge car park all well laid out easy access and a great trip! We were there for business at a new car launch but did have some time to explore the museum and I'm so glad we did!! The amount and quality that's on offer to look at is incredible! All the staff we friendly and helpful! Definitely worth a trip 👍

The sandwiches and other refreshments provided by the kitchen to our small meeting room (20 of us in SW3) were exceptionally good. Thank you from Norton Owners Club. March 16th.

Our tour guide was great. Food was a bit steep but nice.

Good that people are preserving the engineering heritage of our country. What a fantastic collection of vehicles of days gone by.

Visited for LMA model show but took the opportunity to look round the museum while we were there. Very interesting to see cars through the ages, some of which Iwe had never seen or even heard off. also looked round the collection building which has the workshop in. Food day out, well worth a visit

Had the pleasure to attend MIA event in association with Fortescue Zero. Grateful and thankful for the Royal Academy of Engineering and Mission 44 for the opportunity

Great day out I parked a 7 meter motorhome with no problems backed over grass in front of the pond. Museum brilliant real sense of pride. jaguar heritage center is just as good . we ended up with yearly tickets and if we are anywhere in the versinity we will not hesitate to visit again . easy access of m40 well signed. staff very friendly and informative thankyou .

Absolutely amazing car museum. The shear variety and unique British cars they have is brilliant. The Jaguar display doesn't disappoint.

Make sure to also visit Jaguar Heritage Trust (just opposite to the museum) when visiting here. They have a huge collection of cars as well, almost as many as the main museum.

A place full of history. Around every corner you see another WoW!!

Stopped off for photo opportunity while on our Alfa Romeo 159 20yr anniversary of the model meeting after a previous meet we had there and enjoyed it very much. I highly recommend a visit for any petrol head

Great collection of British cars from the classic era. Very friendly staff

Very nice experience with plenty of auto history. There is a food shop also so there is no need to carry it from home.

Amazing experience for all the family, stongly recommend even if you're not a petrolhead

I visited on the Access day with my blind friend. The member of museum staff called Thomas, was amazing! He gave us a personally guided touch tour allowing my friend to experience some of the vehicles in a much more inclusive way than just me reading the descriptions. Thomas also joined us again later and took us on a touch tour around the Collections building. Without his expert guidance and explanations we would not have enjoyed our visit anywhere near as much. Thank you very much Thomas!

Absolutely amazing spend a whole day here You will not be disappointed. You don't have to be a car enthusiast.

It's worth going there if You like cars :-) also experience worth the money You paid

It was a nice day out, seeing the history of cars and laws. You also get to go in the Jaguar showroom which was cool as you feel you get more for your money. Cars are kept well and most people respected them by not touching. Food in the cafe wasn't bad either. If you book you can skip the line and go straight in too, to which you are met with a friendly and informative staff member.

Really good , good price, whole day out . Would go again , recommend.

This was better than I had expected. The museum had loads of British cars. The history of the British car industry in one large space. The good in the restaurant ess good quality and not as expensive as I thought it would be.

Very good, if you like cars you'll love this place!

Amazing place but you need a full day

Stopped by on my way back from a weekend in Birmingham by simply seeing the sign on the motorway! So glad I did. I was amazed by the selection of vehicles on display, particularly the cars from the 1980’s. It was amazing to read about and see up close iconic first and last cars off the production line including the Mini, the Metro and the Montego. Monday was a perfect day to go as I can imagine this place gets busy at the weekends. I also had a guided free 45 minute tour with Trevor who clearly knew his stuff and it was very enjoyable. The cafe food was also excellent and the staff were very pleasant. Highly recommended. 🚘

Amazing food, outstanding customer service and sublime museum.

Great place to mooch around for a few hours! 2 big buildings with cars old and new. Lovely collection of Jaguars with friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand to give extra information. Free regular tours (included in ticket price). Buy one day, get the year free. Carers free. Upstairs cafe via escalator/stairs/lift. Toilets available on ground floor.

Great collection of cars. Friendly helpful staff. The restaurant was quality and well priced. Visited with my 11 and 9 year olds. They have asked to go back.

Well worth a visit with some start and end of run vehicles with some prototypes, too.

Just Brilliant! Have just spent 2 x half days here and could still go back for more. Fantastic exhibits, excellent and engrossing modern multimedia displays which bring out political and social history aspects, quirky archive film material in the lovely retro cinema, and all run by friendly and knowledgable staff. It's not just for "petrol heads", it brings to life significant issues in our national history - It's great! Book online in advance for significantly cheaper tickets, Gift Aid your ticket price to get a 1 year pass for price of a one day ticket, and explore the wide range of generous concession prices before commiting to anything. Cherry on top is provision of ample free car parking.

Lots to see plus a good coffee shop with nice food. A good visit.

Nice place for motor enthusiasts who looking to spend great time with their families 👌🏻 absolutely love it.

brilliant value for money, but buying tickets either online or at the venue is a bit of hassle