Heritage Motor Centre

Fun for all the family. The Heritage Motor Centre houses informative and interactive exhibitions charting the history of British motoring from the 1890s to present day.

Walk the 'Time Road' and discover how motoring and family life has changed through the decades with period music and memorable events including the introduction of double yellow lines.

Travel through 'Making British Cars' and see how influential the motor industry has been over the years and where it is heading in the future.

Get 'Under The Skin' and unravel the mystery of how cars work with interactive exhibits. Experience how suspension has improved over time and compare the difference between rack and pin and power steering.

Free guided tours twice a day. (These may not be available on large event days)

Onsite café serving hot and cold meals and snacks.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES include:
Land Rover Experience - Why not enjoy a ride in a real Land Rover - take a 20 minute taster session to experience the thrills and spills of off-road driving. These run daily throughout the year with qualified instructors driving you around a challenging off-road course over rocky inclines, steep descents and some pretty impressive water sections. Not suitable for children under 5 years. £9 Adult, £6 Child.

Children's playground (new for 2013) and picnic site.

EVENTS: Check our website for school holiday activities and special weekend events. www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

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Prices

Adult £12; Child £8 5-16 years Under 5's FREE; Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) £34; Concession £10.00
Annual passes available.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates	Opening Hours
Mon 7 Jan 2013 - Mon 23 Dec 2013	Mon - Sun 10:00
Tue 24 Dec 2013 - Wed 1 Jan 2014
Thu 2 Jan 2014 - Tue 23 Dec 2014	Mon - Sun 10:00
Notes	Open Daily 10:00 to 17:00 Closed: 24 December to 1 January inclusive NOTES Land Rover Experience runs daily Miniature Roadway runs every weekend from Easter to October half term and daily during Warwickshire School Holidays (Easter, May half term, summer, Oct half term) These rides are open to non museum visitors and are subject to availability and suitable weather conditions. Tickets must be bought from the Museum and we suggest you buy your tickets and book a time slot on arrival.

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Contact

Heritage Motor Centre
Tel: 01926 641188

enquiries@heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
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Venue

Heritage Motor Centre

Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ

View the Heritage Motor Centre website www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

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Map reference: SP 358543 Lat: 52.18614 Long: -1.47703

The Heritage Motor Centre can be easily reached by following signs off Junction 12 of the M40. The centre is situated off the B4100 on the Banbury to Warwick road within half a mile of Gaydon village.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 11 miles (17.7 kms) from Bus from Leamington station

Bus no. 77 goes from Leamington Spa to the Centre, see www.stagecoachbus.com for the timetable.

VisitEngland Award For Excellence Silver

Also at this venue

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Café Café

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date	event
Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013	M>A>D May Half Term
Sat 8, Sun 9 Jun 2013	Classic and Vintage Commercial Show
Mon 17 Jun 2013	Banbury Run
Sun 7 Jul 2013	Gaydon Mini Show
Sat 20 Jul 2013 - Sun 1 Sep 2013	Summer Holiday Activities
Sat 3 Aug 2013	Geocaching Mega Event
Tue 13 - Thu 15 Aug 2013	Painting with PopBangColour
Sun 22 Sep 2013	Autumn Classic & Cream Tea Run
Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Sun 3 Nov 2013	Family Fun & Halloween Activities

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

Entrance is well lit
Automatic door at the main entrance

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Nut free
Additive free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu

General

Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system

Notes

Award winning access facilities.
Gold Awards & Excellence in Tourism
Please note that special dietary requirements are on request only.