In search of an unusual day out, Roy and Chris Workman discover a two- and three-wheeler museum with a difference...

This is a fairly new museum, devoted to bubble and micro-cars of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. It is situated at Byard's Leap, on the A17 at Cranwell, Lincolnshire.

Only very recently has the museum been allowed to place signs out on the main road to make you aware of its position.

The museum is run by Mike and Paula Cooper. They used to run a Citroen 2CV business and I suppose that this led to their interest in small cars. Me being a motorbike and sidecar rider I was interested to find that of the 40-odd cars on display in the museum, some 29 were three-wheelers (Bonds, Berkleys and similar). Often these vehicle were powered by 2-stroke engines.

Mike has already extended the size of the building from the original one they had built, and the collection is growing. I was also pleased to see some two wheelers, mainly scooters, including a Zundapp Bella and a Heinkel Tourist. There is a nice Lambretta moped in good condition; the tax disc is dated 1959. One nice feature on this machine is the factory-fitted storage tin for tools fitted by the rear light, complete with clip on lid.

One of the more unusual three wheelers is an East German Simson Duo; it appeared to be powered by quite a small engine

There are maybe another twenty vehicles (some needing a little work!) in the yard.

Mike and Paula seem quite a go-ahead pair. They are organising a running day for some of their cars, hopefully in September. The Enfield Club has booked a day meeting there.

The paddock next to the museum can be used as a rally field; this is a 1.5 acre, basically level field in which you can camp. Mike and Paula will allow clubs to organise rallies here, or you can stop over and camp. The museum toilets could be left open over night; hot and cold water and wash basins are available there. Mike has plans to have a shower block built by the end of the year.

Outside there is a children's play area and there is plenty of parking. The adjacent biker-friendly café does good food and for a group camping at the museum it would open up for early breakfasts if required.

This museum is a little different, and it could appeal to the classic rider. It would make a nice run out. And whilst you are there Mike may let you have a go on his plastic push bike!

The Bubble Car Museum is open most weekends and Bank Holidays all year around, plus Fridays and Mondays in July and August. If you have a suitable bubblecar which you'd like to offer for display, they'd be delighted to hear from you. See www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk, or phone 01400 262637 to confirm opening times.

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