Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford

Haynes International Motor Museum, at Sparkford

including DriveTribe at the Museum

 

It was John Haynes’ love of motoring and business which formed the essence of the hugely successful Haynes Publishing Group. A collector of cars and most things related to them, John’s ambition to create his own Museum was perhaps inevitable. With limited storage of his own, and beginning to lose track of where they all were, he soon began to seek out a suitable building to house his cars.

 

The new home for John’s ever-increasing collection was, of all places, the remains of a Second World War American munitions depot in Sparkford, Somerset. The site was ideal; not only would the collection be available to the public in one place but, by gaining the status of a UK independent charitable trust, its future would be also protected.

 

The Museum was opened on the 10th of July 1985 by the then Land Speed Record holder Richard Noble OBE. Since then the collection’s international theme expanded as vehicles from around the globe were acquired increasing numbers from a humble 29 to nearly 400 in 30 years; an amazing feat by anyone’s standards.

 

This really is ‘The Story So Far...’ as the Museum and its collection are continually growing, changing and improving. We look forward to sharing the journey into the future with you, our supporters and visitors.

 

Every effort is made to have the collection available to view, any changes are mentioned in the What's On section of the website. Please note this can sometimes change without notice.

 

DriveTribe at the Museum: Discover our exciting new exhibition featuring cars and video content from Richard Hammond’s renowned DriveTribe social media community.

Exhibition Highlights: Experience iconic TV cars such as 'Oliver', the 1962 Opel Kadett driven by Richard Hammond in the Top Gear Botswana Special. Alongside this, you'll find a fascinating mix of video presentations, special interactive voting system designed to spark debate, behind-the-scenes stories, and a DriveTribe photo opportunity.

Other standout cars include a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 driven through the Sahara Desert by Richard Hammond in the latest Grand Tour: Sand Job, and the 1971 Buick Riviera from The Grand Tour: Lochdown episode.

 

A Dynamic Exhibition: The exhibition will evolve over time, with new vehicles and content from DriveTribe regularly introduced, ensuring there’ll be a chance to see and hear stories from DriveTribe throughout.

 

About DriveTribe: Founded in 2017 as its very own social media channel by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, DriveTribe has grown into a major automotive media outlet and community. Now established as a popular YouTube channel featuring Richard Hammond, Mike Fernie, Ben Collins, and Izzy Hammond, DriveTribe boasts over 2.6 million subscribers.

 

Exclusive Content: All exhibition content has been crafted by the DriveTribe team, featuring exclusive videos from Richard Hammond and other presenters discussing each vehicle.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this unique exhibition at Haynes Motor Museum. Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in the world of DriveTribe. This exhibition is included with Museum entry.

 

Depart Aprox 17.00

Hayes Motor Museum