Haynes International Motor Museum

The museum was founded in 1985 by John Haynes OBE, father of the automotive publishing empire

On a recent visit down to Somerset to see the beautiful city of Bath, I spent the following wet and windy day taking refuge in the fantastic Haynes museum, just north of Yeovil.
I visited the museum a few years back but wanted to have another look, especially as not long ago a whole host of refurbishment work had been completed. Featuring a new modern frontage, atrium and shop/café, the museum is now a far more attractive proposition. Of course like any museum, what's really important is its contents and the Haynes International Motor Museum doesn't disappoint.


The museum's Red Room

Featuring over 400 cars and motorbikes from around the world, the museum is a must for any petrol head. As you'd expect, there are a number of British cars, (from such disparate marques as Rolls-Royce and Gordon-Keeble); however, the museum also features a vast array of classic American motors that sit alongside the odd Russian or Indian favourite.
The museum also offers a vehicle restoration and service centre, whilst outside a test track allows the majority of exhibits to be taken for a spin at least once a year, (a must if these classics are to be kept in full working order).
If you're down that way, do pop in. You'll be pleasantly rewarded

A 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet features alongside other historic models from the famous 'Prancing Horse'