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Museum of Land Speed

Type:Museum

Approved Visit Wales Stars Visitor Attraction
Museum of Land Speed, Pentywyn, Pendine, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4NY

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This new state-of-the art Museum houses fascinating information about the amazing vehicles that have made it into the record books at the Pendine Sands Museum of Speed.The location of the museum is awe-inspiring as it sits right on the edge of the famous sands.

From travelling large object displays such as the legendary ‘Babs’ racing car to the interactive displays throughout, you are taken on a journey where you’ll experience the thrill and exhilaration of racing along Pendine Sands.  Just close your eyes and you’ll feel the wind in your face, hear the noise of the engine and feel the movement of the car as it bumps over hidden pits in the sand.

The new museum offers an exhilarating experience through an array of modern interactive exhibits including those in a video cave,...Read More

About

This new state-of-the art Museum houses fascinating information about the amazing vehicles that have made it into the record books at the Pendine Sands Museum of Speed.The location of the museum is awe-inspiring as it sits right on the edge of the famous sands.

From travelling large object displays such as the legendary ‘Babs’ racing car to the interactive displays throughout, you are taken on a journey where you’ll experience the thrill and exhilaration of racing along Pendine Sands.  Just close your eyes and you’ll feel the wind in your face, hear the noise of the engine and feel the movement of the car as it bumps over hidden pits in the sand.

The new museum offers an exhilarating experience through an array of modern interactive exhibits including those in a video cave, those in the digital hub located on a mezzanine floor with its stunning panoramic views of the beach as well as physical artifacts from the past

Land Speed records at Pendine Sands
Pendine sands have a nearly 100-year history of setting land speed records; beginning in the 1920s with Sir Malcom Campbell and his car ‘Blue Bird’ to more recently the actor Idris Elba taking on Campbell's 'Flying Mile' record in a Bentley Continental GT Speed in 2015.

This amazing stretch of sand has seen many land-speed records set and then broken. Perhaps the most famous being by Sir Malcolm Campbell in 1923 in his car “Blue Bird” and J.G Parry Thomas in his car “Babs”. Since then, it still plays host to land speed records (Garden Sheds to Motorbikes), international events (classic cars to American Hod Rods) and is regularly used by film and TV companies (Top Gear to Idris Elba).

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The Museum’s first floor purpose-built function space features a huge floor to ceiling window with unparalleled views down Pendine’s seven-mile sands. 

The 64m² room can be set out in boardroom style (20 pax) or theatre style (50 pax), with independent electrical blinds that easily adapt it for video conferencing, presentations, or live streaming.  Its contemporary furniture, accessibility, private kitchenette, free WiFi and included AV make it suitable for a range of functions.  Refreshments can be served in the room, or you can pre-order lunch to be served in the Caban restaurant.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
7-day multi-site ticket£10.00 per ticket
Child (5-18)£4.00 per adult
Day Ticket£7.00 per adult

Day tickets and 7-day multi-site tickets are available, to give you plenty of opportunity to explore the area.
4+ flexible day ticket offers 10% discount for a family or small group of four or more people.
7-day multi-site ticket provides unlimited visits to both the Museum of Land Speed and the Dylan Thomas Boat House in Laugharne for 7 days.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking not allowed

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Off the A477 between St Clears & Saundersfoot

Public Transport Directions

Accessible by Public Transport: Whitland station is 8 miles away.

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    • Approved Visit Wales Stars Visitor Attraction

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