British Commercial Vehicle Museum facts for kids
Ribble buses at the museum in 2012
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| Established | 1983 |
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| Location | King Street, Leyland, Lancashire, England |
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum is a fascinating place in Leyland, Lancashire, England. It shows off many old and important vehicles. You can see historic buses, early fire engines, and other special trucks and work vehicles. These amazing machines were all made by British companies.
The museum is located on King Street, right where part of the old Leyland Motors factory used to be. This factory made many of the vehicles you can see in the museum today.
The museum gets its funding from ticket sales and memberships. Recently, it received a big investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund. This money helped to update the museum and create a new website. The museum is now open for visitors throughout the year. You can check their website for exact opening times.
The museum also hosts fun events. These include shows for classic vehicles and model makers. They also have a Spring Transport Show. In 2010, the museum was featured on a BBC Four TV series called "Behind the Scenes at the Museum."
Exploring the Exhibits
The museum has many unique vehicles on display. These exhibits help tell the story of British transport. You can learn about how vehicles have changed over time.
Special Vehicles to See
One very special exhibit is the Popemobile. This unique vehicle was built for the visit of Pope John Paul II to the United Kingdom in 1982. It was a very strong, armor-plated vehicle. British Leyland built this 24-ton vehicle just for the Pope's visit.
Other cool exhibits you might see include a World War I Gun Tractor. This powerful machine was used to pull heavy guns during the war. You can also find a Leyland Tiger Cub, which is a type of historic bus. The museum also displays many old lorries (trucks) and vintage buses. Sometimes, they even have a Steam Driven Showman's Tractor. These tractors were used to power rides at funfairs.
