Well laid out museum, plenty of historical bikes on view, whole place has a nice atmosphere, just perfect for a day's visit.
The Sammy Miller motorcycle museum is an absolute “must see” if you’re visiting the New Forest, and honestly, it’s worth a trip in its own right even if you’re not in the area! I first visited the museum when I was just 14 years old (30 years ago now!) and it’s been a long-standing ambition of mine to revisit, it’s changed almost unrecognisably since 1984, but all for the better! Now with a family of my own (wife+ 5 year old and twelve year old sons) we were on holiday down the New Forest so obviously this was first on the list of places to visit. The museum is very reasonably priced and there really can be no argument about what superb value for money it is. At the moment the museum is having a new entrance installed and I imagine it’ll look spectacular when it’s finished.On the day we visited it was hammering down with rain, so we couldn't enjoy the lovely looking play area for the kids or spend much time out in the open with the adjoining farm animals (Alpacas, donkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens etc.). Even though it was pouring down it didn't dampen our spirits as the museum itself is an absolute treasure trove of historical motorbikes from the 1800’s right up to more modern racing machinery, and just about everything in-between, including a Suzuki Katana (of which a poster used to adorn my bedroom wall in my teenage years) and a lovingly restored legendary 6 cylinder Honda CBX to name but a few of the exquisite bikes on display. All of the bikes in the upstairs and downstairs halls are in fantastic shape; the six Vincent’s in one of the central displays absolutely gleamed!For the icing on the cake though Sammy Miller was actually on site when we visited and was happy to chat and have his photo taken with me, it really made my day and, in fact, my whole holiday. He’s such a gent and a true legend of the motorcycling world. So to summarise, if you've an interest in motorbikes, even a passing or fleeting one, this museum is without a doubt worth your time and attention.
visited this museum recently, totally amazing, so many bikes from different eras.great tea room in the courtyard of the museum, and there is a play area and animals to keep the children amusedstaff (all volunteers) are very knowledgeable and friendly,will definitely go back especially when there is an event on.well done guys keep up the good work.
The moment to drive through the gates it all begins, the neat clean and tidy parking and landscaped areas, the grazing animals, childrens play area, gift shops, restaurant and courtyard and then the impressive Museum - now with new entrance - this all ads up what is to come once you enter, two floors and several halls of the rarest and unique motorcycle anywhere in the world along with memorabilia and other related items, everywhere you look no matter how many times you visit there is something new to see, Give yourselves at least 3 hours or you will miss something. Well worth the visit at a reasonable cost.
Excellent place to go visit , very reasonably priced entrance , informative and friendly staff . Great tea rooms and gift shops too.
My husband dragged me along to Sammy's place. I thought it would be a bit like watching paint dry, but was surprised by the amount of bikes on display , also all the trophies he had won.Great café on the site, good food and reasonably priced.
My partner was enthralled with the number and condition of bikes. Unfortunately we were on a tight time scale and couldn't stop too long so will have to make a return visit.
Motorbike heaven – we have been 5 times in recent years and there is always something new to see.Watch out if Sammy is about – you may end up spending longer than you anticipated as once he gets started about motorbikes it can be difficult to stop him!Well worth a visit.P.s. the café does a wicked bacon butty.
Visited Sammy Miller`s Museum in tn the summer time with friends as it is about a mile from home.It is a wonderful collection of motorcycles including his motorbike he used in the TT Races at the Isle of Man in the 1950`s.The restoration work is very impressive. It is well worth a visit allow about 3 hours,then have a coffee in the tearooms next door.
Love it love it love it! Do not miss this if you're into motorcycling, great collection of some very rare bikes brilliantly presented by the great Sammy Miller, knowledgeable volunteers can guide you the best route round to view some truly great machines.