Coventry Transport Museum

Excellent museum for anything related to the manufacture of bicycles, vehicles etc in the Coventry area. Could do with some new exhibits - doesn't seem to change much from year to year. I estimate you need a good 3-4 hours to encompass everything .... I'm on my third visit ! (but only spent 90 mins). Current adult cost on the day £15.50. Ticket valid for return visits within 1 year. Believe discounts available for CV postcode residents plus the usual senior citizen etc prices 👍 thanks to the museum staff x

Absolutely love this place - it's as much a history of manufacturing in the Coventry area as it is about transport. I loved seeing all the old bikes, motorcycles, cars and other vehicles on display. A particular highlight was the Jaguar Heritage collection of about 20 historically significant cars from the most local of car manufacturers. The picnic area with tables and chairs half way round was very welcome, as was the accompanying children's play area (a large brio track was very much enjoyed by our daughter). Budget about 4 hours for a reasonably in-depth visit, a lot more of you want to read everything on offer. There is a café adjoining the museum on the ground floor - perfect for tea/coffee and cakes as well as some warm dishes. An added bonus is that your ticket gives you access for 12 months so you can go back as much as you like in this time.

We left with mixed feelings. When we arrived and purchased tickets on the day we were happy and let in with no queues or such, it was very clear when walking around that I think we were two of only half a dozen people in there. Extremely quiet very little visitors on our day. The displays were generally nice and well done and it was great to see some amazing history. However it was also a little disappointing that most of the interactive stuff was either broken, not working or switched off. It's surprisingly large place compared to the outside, and took us a while to walk around. There was one area we mentioned that while they was a lift it was blocked up by some cones, which we thought was odd if someone wasn't able to use the stairs. In the last bit there was a sign for an 'speed record experience' in the jet car area. On arrival at this, no staff was to be found and so we didn't get to experience this. You leave through the giftstore which itself wasn't that great. I went to ask at the desk about the experience and was told. Someone should be there and can take the payment for it. I questioned further and this wasn't included in the ticket and cost extra. So we passed up on this.

Museum is focused on locally produced transport and just the right size to walk around easily in 1.5 hours. I'm a Jaguar fan, hence the pictures, but there are plenty of other manufacturers represented, many of whom I've never heard. The museum is laid out in a time-line and is well worth a visit.

A great experience and voyage. The history and details of some of the greatest inventions of our modern age. A huge variety of vehicles from push bikes, scooters, motorcycles and cars. Loads of information and interactive stations.