Great British Car Journey
Derbyshire's Great British Car Journey: entry & drink
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£12.50—Derbyshire's Great British Car Journey: entry & drink
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Why We Love This Deal
The Great British Car Journey is a Travelzoo favourite. 100% of those who visited and reviewed it gave it the thumbs-up. Discover the peak of design, manufacture, and creation at this museum. With Minis, Austin Stevens, and more on show, it's an ideal experience for car fans. It's £12,50 for entry plus a hot drink, which saves 42%.
What's Included
Entry for one adult (age 16 and over) to the Great British Car Journey
A hot drink
Valid 9:30am–6pm Monday, Tuesday, or Friday until 30 April, 2026*
You can also visit for a classic car driving experience for £43 or a premium car driving experience for £60. Both include a 20-minute taster session. You'll also get entry to the museum
Valid 10am–6pm Wednesday–Thursday or Saturday until 30 April, 2026. See full calendarhere for driving days
There are over 130 cars on show including Austins, Fords, Minis, Sunbeams, and more.
You'll be guided through the museum by an interactive audio-visual tablet. This will take you through the pioneers, entrepreneurs, and industrialists of the British motor industry.
The experience also won Silver in the Experience category at the 2024 award ceremony.
It's been rated as very good or excellent by 96% of over 370 Tripadvisor reviewers.
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Must be used in one visit. Additional vouchers may also be purchased as gifts. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. Prices quoted are based on the maximum value of the items included in the package at time of publication. The photos displayed are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the package (24 November, 2025). If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance at service_uk@travelzoo.com.
Very friendly staff and knowledgable . The cars were in wonderful condition. Great cup of coffee
Bill25 Nov, 2025Derby, UK
Enjoyed Most
When I first went there, when they opened, the place seemed to go on forever. This time I was surprised how soon I got to the end. seems they have crammed a lot more exhibits into the space, so it does not seem as big. I don't know where they go from here. They have only so much space. For it to evolve so they get repeat vistors. some exhibits will have to go, and new ones brought in.
Roy22 Nov, 2025Ashbourne, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very informative.
Other Comments
Different than any other car museum
Jane30 Sep, 2025Stoke on Trent, UK
Enjoyed Most
Wanted to see a couple of the cars in the premises.
Other Comments
Easy access, interesting, good cafe, helpful staff, it is as it describes itself. Cars are all in excellent condition
andrew28 Sep, 2025Monyash, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good collection of cars and audio guide informative
Other Comments
Could make the OCR easier to find on the handset
Richard13 Sep, 2025Market Harborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Really good
Stephen11 Sep, 2025Belton, Great Yarmouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
I booked the visit as a present for my husband for our anniversary and wasn't expecting to enjoy it myself as much as I did.
Judith06 Sep, 2025Birmingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
I bought the voucher for my husband & a friend.
We live 8 miles from the museum, so there within 15 minutes. Easy parking & delicious bacon roll & coffee.
Great collection of cars .
Janet02 Sep, 2025Matlock, UK
Enjoyed Most
Interesting selection of British cars through tge decades, with a very useful audio guide.
Had a light meal in the cafe as well
Carol23 Aug, 2025Belper, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great free audio guide to a well set- out exhibition of wonderful cars.
Jill23 Aug, 2025Burton-On-Trent, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic and very informative. Highly recommended
Dawn21 Aug, 2025Bury, UK
Enjoyed Most
good exhibits that took us back in time to our first cars and many more that we remembered,
The Jenson 541S was the pick of them all
Other Comments
there could have been more space between vehicles for mobility scooters and wheelchair users
Melvyn14 Aug, 2025LEICESTER, UK
Enjoyed Most
Amazing collection of cars all in great condition with detailed information and easy to follow guide with headphones.
Stuart12 Aug, 2025sheringham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent day out, friendly, helpful staff and a great collection of car's.
Mick09 Aug, 2025Leicester., UK
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed seeing cars from the 20th century
Patricia23 Jul, 2025Leicester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Nostalgia at its best
Peter23 Jul, 2025Worksop, UK
Enjoyed Most
Thoroughly interesting and enjoyable experience
Susan23 Jul, 2025Watnall, Nottingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
We did not. Get the sandwiches only a cup of coffee.
Other Comments
The visit was very interesting and well presented.
LESLEY23 Jul, 2025Northampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Visited with 17 year old grandson. Would highly recommend a visit as an interesting story well laid out with loads to see. Very informative self guide audio tour. Reasonably priced cafe with decent quality.
All staff we encountered were welcoming and friendly.
Would definitely visit again and spend a little more time looking at individual exhibits
Other Comments
Great display and staff.
David23 Jul, 2025DERBY, UK
Enjoyed Most
This was a birthday gift for my husband
Other Comments
We enjoyed this trip and there was a lot of information on the cars
Lindsay13 Jul, 2025Leicester, UK
Enjoyed Most
A nostalgic collection of cars that the older generation can relate to, plus some less familiar models. The handset gave as much information as you’d need. An enthusiast could easily spend a whole day there and the cafeteria does well for drinks, snacks, lunches.
Ryan12 Jun, 2025Leicester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Went with my son, really enjoyed the day, great selection of cars, helpful staff & fab scones!
Jackie11 Jun, 2025Sheffield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant experience
Keith09 Jun, 2025Matlock, UK
Enjoyed Most
We didn't know what to expect so were pleasantly surprised. Cars are in excellent condition, was good to reminisce about earlier cars we had owned. Good to see the special cars too like Vera's land rover!
Staff were all friendly. Lunch was ok.
The voucher made it worthwhile, think it's expensive admission without the voucher
Mrs06 Jun, 2025Sheffield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyed looking at the old cars
Other Comments
Took us back to our early days
Keith06 Jun, 2025Sutton in Ashfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent way to spend 3 or 4 hours, about 140 cars to see, you are given an audio journey through the exhibits and you are also able to scan qr to discover the history of each model.
It is well laid out with plenty of space to wander around at your own pace, the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.
There is quite a large car park available plus a cafe which serves reasonably priced good and drinks, there is also merchandise for sale if you wish to take a momento home with you.
Overall it was a very enjoyable day out and would happily visit again.
KEITH03 Jun, 2025Market Harborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very enjoyable, pleasant and knowledgable staff
ian03 Jun, 2025SHEFFIELD, UK
Enjoyed Most
I took my husband there as a birthday treat ad he lives classic cars and once owned an MGB Roadster, which he adored!!
Other Comments
Very welcoming staff with a lovely restaurant. We ate there and had a free drinks voucher with the Travelzoo deal. The audio giving the history and detailed stories of some cars was also beautiful.
Julie31 May, 2025Solihull, UK
Enjoyed Most
A tablet and headset were provided that gives the history behind all the years production of the various British cars. A QR code could be scanned by your tablet that gave you the details of that particular car and some of the history behind it.
Other Comments
You could take as long as you like looking at the various cars on display. A cafe that provided food a refreshments allowed you to take a break from viewing and then return. All the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Ian22 May, 2025Nottingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good exhibition with lots of information on each car displayed with a great commentary provided with the headset supplied for the visit. Cafe was lovely with a shop to purchase gifts
STEPHEN04 May, 2025Shrewsbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
We took another couple as we had enjoyed our first visit so much. They really enjoyed it too.
Vivienne30 Apr, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Took a very good friend and we both enjoyed recalling all the cars we once owned
Other Comments
Great cafe all very reasonable prices
Michael26 Apr, 2025Derby, UK
Enjoyed Most
all was fantastic and well handled with staff with fab customer service skills
Other Comments
well worth a visit especially with a great deal like this
Philippa24 Apr, 2025Wellingborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
A historic collection of great British cars all under one covered roof. A set of small head speakers + small interactive tablet, add to the walk round experience. Memorabilia can be bought with merchandise. A cafe is useful serving hot food and drinks etc. Conveniently located just off A6. An enjoyable experience.
Other Comments
Very friendly staff.
KENNETH23 Apr, 2025Oakham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic collection of British cars, gave my husband and I lots to talk about.
Other Comments
Nostalgia by the bucketful!
Diane16 Apr, 2025Sheffield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Really great experience. Highly recommend
Sarah16 Apr, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Brings back memories of past Vehicle's an6 educated my grandson.
Roger16 Apr, 2025Northampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours - great to see cars that we remember having (or parents did when we were young). Good layout of cars with windows open to look inside- accessible to all. Nice cafe with lovely staff - very clean - drink was included in our voucher.
Even bought the "drivedadscar" voucher as a gift for a son-in-laws birthday which he will really enjoy.
Sue13 Apr, 2025Nottingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent visit, relived my young days seeing car's that I aspired too and ones that I eventually owned.
Other Comments
Well worth the visit.
Sue12 Apr, 2025Derby, UK
Enjoyed Most
This was a surprise for my husband, but I enjoyed it as much as he did. A fabulous collection of cars in chronological order , so much bigger and comprehensive than I expected. Very well displayed, headphone set was excellent providing an engaging commentary on the history of the British Motor car industry. Very nostalgic and enjoyable day out.
Other Comments
A comfortable cafe providing meals, cake and drinks. This wonderful experience had only been open for 4 years which explains why we hadn’t heard about it until travelzoo showcased it.
Elaine04 Apr, 2025
Enjoyed Most
I bought it as a gift
Other Comments
They didn’t give themselves enough time to get a good look around
linda02 Apr, 2025Chesterfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very interesting and well worth the visit. Staff good easy to follow root round cars
Cafe very good.
Christine02 Apr, 2025Bolsover, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was a pleasure to visit, particularly if you are a car enthusiast. There are so many wonderful cars on display, it was a real trip down memory lane for us.
Other Comments
The only improvement would be if some more of the car bonnets were left open so that we could see the make-up and progress of the engines through the decades
Kathryn29 Mar, 2025Chesterfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great set up of all these iconic cars of British cars history. Great collection of cars, and all were in good condition. Spoke to a few off the volunteer and they were very helpful. Had a great day out.
Other Comments
Excellent value for money.
Nav28 Mar, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Warm welcome. Super range of cars. Audio sets added to the experience. Very clean facilities. Great cafe for the included drinks. Selection of car related gifts. Excellent day out
Angela27 Mar, 2025Nottingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great cars
Other Comments
Interesting to male & female
Linda25 Mar, 2025Stapleford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very nostalgic
Judy22 Mar, 2025Doveridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good experience
Carole22 Mar, 2025Ravenshead, Notts, UK
Enjoyed Most
A really interesting and comprehensive selection of cars. Very interesting audio tour.
Other Comments
Whilst the museum was very good, the cafe was not. We arrived at the cafe just after 2.30. Food service stops at 2.00pm. And there was very little in the cold cabinets. Two packets of ham and tomato sandwiches but unfortunately I don’t eat ham! In the end my husband had one of these sandwiches and I made do with a scone. On the plus side the staff were very friendly.
Rosemary19 Mar, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Excellent. Even my wife enjoyed it and found it interesting.
Other Comments
Keep acquiring regular cars. It brought so many memories back.
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