Ambergate Motor Heritage Centre (future site)

The Ambergate Motor Heritage Centre isn't open yet, but it's worth keeping an eye on this one. Based near Belper in Derbyshire, this upcoming museum will focus on automotive history - the kind of place that'll appeal to anyone who gets properly excited about engines, design, and the stories cars tell about our past.

Right now it's still in development, so there's no admission price to quote or opening hours to work with. Details are thin on the ground, which means you'll need to check back closer to launch before planning a visit. But if you're caravan-based in the area - and there's plenty of choice within five miles, from The Firs just down the road to Golden Valley and Carsington Fields further out - this could become a solid rainy-day option once it opens.

The location works well geographically. Belper's a proper Derbyshire mill town with its own industrial heritage, so a motor museum fits the region's character. If you're doing a longer stay at one of the nearby parks, you could pair it with walks along the Derwent Valley or a visit to one of the area's other attractions.

For now, keep it on your radar rather than plan around it. Once it opens, car enthusiasts will probably want a couple of hours minimum, though families with younger kids might find it a quicker visit. Best to follow their social media or ring ahead once they go live.