Places to Visit


National_motorcycle_museum_26a07A lot of readers will already be familiar with some of the places to visit that we have highlighted within our website, however some may not and there may be some new places that you have not previously considered or visited beforehand.

We have therefore tried to provide an ever-expanding list of great places for the discerning motorcyclist and those with a general interest in all things mechanically related and/or historic to meet or visit for themselves.

They are museums and other places that we have found of great interest to ourselves and have enjoyed over the years and we hope that you enjoy them too. 

If you are the owner of an interesting museum or collection that we have not yet visited or listed and would like us to consider including your details within our website we would be pleased to hear from you.

 John Abram         john@johnsmotorcyclenews.co.uk    

The Llangollen Motor Museum (Denbighshire, North East Wales)

The Llangollen Motor Museum (Denbighshire, North East Wales)
The Llangollen Motor Museum is 1.2 miles from Llangollen on the A452 Horseshoe Pass road, or a very pleasant 1 mile stroll along the canal bank from Llangollen Wharf. The...

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British Commercial Vehicle Museum (Leyland, Lancashire)

British Commercial Vehicle Museum (Leyland, Lancashire)
British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, mainly run by volunteers, really is a jewel in Lancashire’s crown and a great place to visit. It is “home”...

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Lakeland Motor Museum (Backbarrow, Cumbria)

Lakeland Motor Museum (Backbarrow, Cumbria)
 Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow, Cumbria       A building conversion completed in 2010, the museum is located on the site of the former Backbarrow Blue Mill which closed in...

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The A.R.E Motorcycle Museum (Kirkmichael, Isle of Man)

The A.R.E Motorcycle Museum (Kirkmichael, Isle of Man)
The A.R.E Motorcycle Museum, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man Actually located on the TT Course the A.R.E Motorcycle Museum is a must for all bikers (indeed everyone) to visit. The...

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Jurby Transport Museum & Isle of Man’s Peel P50’s (Jurby, Isle of Man)

Jurby Transport Museum & Isle of Man’s Peel P50’s (Jurby, Isle of Man)
The Jurby Transport Museum & Isle of Man’s Peel P50’s The Jurby Transport Museum is housed in a WW2 aircraft hanger located on the former Jurby Airfield and it really...

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Visiting the Isle of Man (highly recommended)

Visiting the Isle of Man  (highly recommended)
The Isle of Man, a great place to visit and Ride Although I have never personally been during TT week, in late August of each and every year John and...

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The Manx Aviation & Military Museum (Ronaldsway, Isle of Man)

The Manx Aviation & Military Museum (Ronaldsway, Isle of Man)
The Manx Aviation & Military Museum, Ronaldsway, Isle of Man Although not truly motorcycle related we feel sure that this super little museum will appeal to the majority of mechanically...

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Isle of Man Steam Railway & Railway Museum (Port Erin, Isle of Man)

Isle of Man Steam Railway & Railway Museum (Port Erin, Isle of Man)
The Isle of Man Steam Railway & Port Erin Railway Museum An absolute must for anyone interested in steam railways, John and I always make time to visit the Steam...

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Visiting the Isle of Man outside Race Weeks (highly recommended)

Visiting the Isle of Man outside Race Weeks (highly recommended)
Visiting the IOM outside Race Weeks A lot of motorcyclists will have traveled to the Isle of Man for the TT and/or the Manx GP, but may not have considered...

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Squires Café Bar, (Sherburn-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire)

Squires Café Bar, (Sherburn-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire)
The original Squires Bradburys Milk Bar opened in 1954 within the small town of Sherburn-in-Elmet. It be cam every popular as a Wednesday evening bikers meeting place,however, as visitor numbers...

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Isle of Man Motor Museum (Jurby, Isle of Man)

Isle of Man Motor Museum (Jurby, Isle of Man)
Isle of Man Motor Museum, Jurby, Isle of Man The Isle of Man Motor Museum located in Jurby, has become the permanent public home for the Cunningham Classic Cars collection...

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National Motorcycle Museum (Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands)

National Motorcycle Museum (Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands)
National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, Birmingham Founded by William Roy Richards 1931-2008 (aka Roy Richards), who is still affectionately know as “the boss”, this purpose built motorcycle museum opened in 1984...

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Leyland Museum, JMN’s 2nd Outside Broadcast, July 2016

Leyland Museum, JMN’s 2nd Outside Broadcast, July 2016
On 22nd July 2016 we held our second live outside broadcast with BBC Radio Lancashire at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland. This is a really great museum ,it...

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Murray’s Motorcycle Museum (Santon, Isle of Man)

Murray’s Motorcycle Museum (Santon, Isle of Man)
Murrays Motorcycle Museum, Santon, Isle of Man A sometimes overlooked hidden gem for tourists visiting the Isle of Man, (especially loved by those motorcyclists who know of it), is Murrays...

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Leece Museum IOM (Peel, Isle of Man)

Leece Museum IOM (Peel, Isle of Man)
The Leece Museum, Peel, Isle of Man On our visit to the IOM for the 2016 Manx GP, whilst walking along the East Quay on a really sunny day, we...

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