Christmas at Haynes Motor Museum

19th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
10am - 4:30pm
Christmas Family Trail
Scalextric

Experience the festive season surrounded by cars, motorcycles and Christmas cheer with fun activities for all ages at Haynes Motor Museum.

Christmas festivities are a much-loved annual tradition at Haynes Motor Museum. This year’s Christmas activities run from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, bringing festive fun and seasonal cheer for visitors of all ages.

Elf on a Parcel Shelf Trail

Our cheeky elves find themselves trapped under the parcel shelves and in the boots of cars throughout the Museum. Can you find them all so they can go about spreading cheeky Christmas cheer? Trail is included with Museum admission.

Stay tuned for more Christmas Holiday updates!

Haynes Lates: Christmas

Thursday 26 November & Thursday 3 December

Explore the Museum after hours, enjoy Christmas music performed by a live choir and browse the Museum shop for unique motoring gifts. Includes a welcome mince pie and mulled apple cider.
Adults £10 | Children £5

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What's on This Christmas

Elf on a Parcel Shelf Christmas Trail

Explore the Museum with this fun Christmas Trail.
Included with Museum entry
Enthusiast Talks

Join our volunteers for a special look at their favourite cars from around the museum.
Included with Museum entry
Remote Control Cars & Scalextric

Grab a controller and challenge your friends and family on a you race to the finish line.
Included with Museum entry
Haynes Lates: Christmas

Explore the Museum after hours with plenty of festive cheer.
Booking opens soon

Conveniently located just off the A303, the Museum makes the perfect Christmas pit stop in the heart of Somerset — ideal for families, car lovers, and anyone looking to make magical holiday memories surrounded by automotive history.

We look forward to seeing you! 🎄

Top Tips for Your Visit

Timings

We recommend allowing 3 to 4 hours to fully explore our 15 indoor exhibitions and the outdoor Haynes Motorland.

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Food & Drink

Café 750 offers a dedicated kids' menu and highchairs. If the sun is out, feel free to use our outdoor picnic area located right next to the playground.

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Baby Changing

You’ll find clean, spacious baby changing facilities located near the main entrance and within the Café area.

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Accessibility

The entire Museum is level-access or ramp-accessible, making it easy to navigate with prams and double buggies.

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