The National Motor Museum Trust

Historic material was gathered for many years at The Caravan Club headquarters. In 2006 this Collection was transferred to the National Motor Museum’s Collections Centre. Since this time a Collections Officer and a small team of volunteers have been working to improve access and preservation. This work has led to numerous displays, exhibitions, publications and educational workshops which have showcased the Collection.

The Caravan Club Collection dates from the birth of leisure touring caravans in 1885 through to its Centenary Celebrations in 2007 and beyond. Material includes a variety of memorabilia, publications, photographs, film footage and sound recordings reflecting the history of its services and members.

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The National Motor Museum features a dedicated caravanning area which includes the miniature Royal Caravan, a 1926 Eccles caravan and a 1964 Commer Auto-Sleeper motor caravan. These vans are displayed alongside a selection of memorabilia from The Caravan Club Collection.

You can also see a variety of Club material in The National Motor Museum’s High Days and Holidays display and by visiting our Caravan Road Rallying online exhibition.

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The Caravan Club welcomes professional and amateur researchers to visit the National Motor Museum Collections Centre and access material which is not on public display. To make an appointment please contact The Caravan Club Collection Officer. 

The Club also answers a range of enquiries relating to its Collection and history.

Learn more about The Club's enquiry service by checking out the Frequently Asked Questions »

Since 2007 The Caravan Club have sponsored fun family workshops held at the National Motor Museum and the Club's New Forest Centenary Site. These popular summer events have included poetry, object handling, badge and pennant making inspired by the Museum's Collections.

Find out more about the Summer Workshops »