Derby

The Donington Collection
Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE7 2RP
Location: Beside Donington race circuit. Take M1 exit 24 follow signs to Ashby on the A453. Eight miles SE of Derby
Opens: 10.00-16.00 daily (later during race meetings)
The world's largest assemblage of historic single-seat racing cars is a remarkable museum built up round the core of Tom Wheatcroft's private collection. From Alfa to Wolf, it's all there in this treat for the sporting-minded enthusiast.

The National Tramway Museum
Crich, nr. Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5DP
Tel: +44-1773-852-565
Biggest national collection of working trams: horse-drawn, steam and vintage electric.

Devon

Cobbaton Combat Collection
Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, N Devon EX37 9RZ
Phone (44) 01769 540740. Fax: 01769 540141
WWW: www.cobbatoncombat.co.uk
Military museum

The Combe Martin Motorcycle Collection
Cross Street, Combe Martin, Devon EX34 0DH

Totnes Motor Museum
Steamer Quay Road,Totnes,Devon, TQ9 5AL
Ph: 01803 862 777
Sports and racing cars

West England Transport Collection
Winkleigh, Devon EX18 7BH
Open by appointment only
Tel: +44 1769 580811

Dorset
Tank Museum
Europe's biggest tank museum is located in Dorset, but it is not within our scope
Christchurch Motor Museum
Matchams Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
Tel: (44) 01202-499155
View by appointment. Mostly memorabilia

Durham

Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
WWW: www.beamish.org.uk

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Copyright November, 1995-2005. Pal Negyesi, Budapest, Hungary with Wigolf Barnstetter.
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