Lambretta Museum

Chrome exhausts gleam under strip lighting as dozens of iconic Italian scooters line the floors of this specialist museum just outside Burnham-on-Sea. The Lambretta Museum celebrates the legendary two-wheeled machines that became synonymous with mods, seaside trips and 1960s cool.

Vintage models from the 1940s through to the final production runs tell the story of this Milan-born brand that gave Vespa a proper run for its money. You'll spot rare racing versions alongside everyday runabouts that carried courting couples to Brighton pier. The collection includes some properly mint examples - models that have never seen rain, let alone a seafront.

Mod culture enthusiasts will be in their element, but even casual visitors find themselves drawn into the social history these machines represent. Kids might get restless after half an hour unless they're already petrolhead-inclined, but teenagers often surprise themselves by getting genuinely interested in the design evolution.

The museum works well as a rainy day alternative if you're staying at one of the holiday parks around Burnham-on-Sea like Warren Farm or Diamond Farm. It's the sort of place that takes an hour to see properly, maybe longer if you're really into the engineering details. Worth checking opening times before making the journey - small specialist museums can be unpredictable with their schedules.