5 more excuses to go for a ride
Heritage UK is awash with old motorcycle displays, these are the best. Check opening times before travelling…
1 An SAMMY NEW extraordinary MILTON, MILLER range HAMPSHIRE MUSEUM, of bikes from bikes, ancient and lots clunkers of off-road to 1970s stuff. GP sammymiller.co.uk 2 BROOKLANDS WEYBRIDGE, SURREY MUSEUM, Go for the atmosphere of the old banked circuit and its buildings as much as the displays. brooklandsmuseum.com 3 NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM, SOLIHULL A mausoleum to the old British motorcycle industry. Racing hall includes the amazing Wankel Nortons. nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk 4 DAVID SILVER MUSEUM, LEISTON, SUFFOLK The best collection of Hondas outside Japan, from stepthrus to RC30S and everything between. Extraordinary. davidsilverhondacollection.co.uk 5 SILLOTH MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM, CUMBRIA A local, low budget museum run by enthusiasts with an eclectic display. There are a few places like this around the country, and we like them. sillothmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk