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Prescott Hill
Gotherington
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 9RD
In 1909, Bugatti set up his small factory in the Alsace region, France. From there, Bugatti rose to fame inventing, designing and producing racing cars, limousines, trains, planes, boats, engines, various tools and many early examples of 20th century industrial design. The museum houses several Bugatti cars, many of which are widely considered to be works of art themselves.
Surprisingly, Bugatti was never formally trained in engineering but instead worked with his talents and developed his mechanical style. The Bugatti Trust in Gotherington is one of only a few dedicated Bugatti motor-vehicle museums in the United Kingdom. It allows access to designs that are still referred to today even though many of these are verging on being one hundred years old.
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 10.00 – 16.00
The Trust may occasionally close on Fridays throughout the winter months, so it is advised that visitors contact the museum directly to avoid disappointment. It will also be open through event days such as the Prescott Hill Climbs and vehicle festivals.
The Bugatti Trust and the museum offer visits for groups with informal talks or lectures, as well as allowing access to the photograph and document archive for academic research.
The website doubles as an information centre, supplying links and detailed background on Etorre Bugatti, his company and his creations. There is also links to an online shop, detailing items for sale such as DVDs and books.
As a charity, the Bugatti Trust is supported and kept alive by the generosity of its members. If you would like to find more information on how to donate or contribute to the museum, click here.
