colin Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 When does the museum open to the great unwashed, sorry joe public? Been looking forward to a visit. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 It's open now...but please have a wash before you go. It's a very small place and smells tend to linger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 It's open now...but please have a wash before you go. It's a very small place and smells tend to linger. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Thanks for that, I'm due a bath soon so I will get meself up there soon after!! Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectra200 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Is entry to the museum only available as part of the entrance fee to the park or just seperately please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyone Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 You pay for the park and get to see the Museum as well. It is a great day out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Going by Sharkyones post reckon you pay to go into Paradise Park (which is an excellent place) and the Speedway Museum is an added bonus for your day out  Good Luck to George and Linda on the museum thanks for all the hard work you've put in to make this a special place and also to Pete for the land. Thinking of bringing the kids up in the holidays they can go round the park and I'll come and find you .... so be warned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) It is absolutely superb. Popped in the other week when Mildenhall were at Rye House. Went round with Rob & Sue Woffinden and Louis Carr and had guided tour from Gentleman George Barclay. I know there are plans to sort out something for a speedwy museum entry only at some stage --but it is a MUST for all fans to pay a visit. *I know that some clubs are organising trips there on the day their teams race at Rye House and George is very keen to get the away riders there as well to do some promotional work for the museum. But a visit to the Wildlife Park is well worth it as well --just wished I had left more time but spent several hours in the museum going round and round and back round again as every time you do this you seem to find something new that you missed before!! All credit to George and Linda (hope you're feeling better!) and to Pete Sampson for what they have done. Missed seeing Pete as he was in a board meeting and then busy but George has invited me back when I can make it and promised me a special trip round the Wildlife Park that Pete will organise. Â The message though is quite clear --get yourself down there --it is mind blowing and absolutely superb. Â You can also now sign the visitors book and add your comments --- I was the proud first person to do this for George with Rob and Louis adding theirs too. Â SUPPORT THE SPEEDWAY MUSEUM!!!!! Edited May 18, 2007 by Main Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 There are a few pictures of the opening on me webpage, listed below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 It is absolutely superb. Popped in the other week when Mildenhall were at Rye House. Went round with Rob & Sue Woffinden and Louis Carr and had guided tour from Gentleman George Barclay. I know there are plans to sort out something for a speedwy museum entry only at some stage --but it is a MUST for all fans to pay a visit. *I know that some clubs are organising trips there on the day their teams race at Rye House and George is very keen to get the away riders there as well to do some promotional work for the museum. But a visit to the Wildlife Park is well worth it as well --just wished I had left more time but spent several hours in the museum going round and round and back round again as every time you do this you seem to find something new that you missed before!! All credit to George and Linda (hope you're feeling better!) and to Pete Sampson for what they have done. Missed seeing Pete as he was in a board meeting and then busy but George has invited me back when I can make it and promised me a special trip round the Wildlife Park that Pete will organise. Â The message though is quite clear --get yourself down there --it is mind blowing and absolutely superb. Â You can also now sign the visitors book and add your comments --- I was the proud first person to do this for George with Rob and Louis adding theirs too. Â SUPPORT THE SPEEDWAY MUSEUM!!!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â G'day Laurence, I had an e-mail from Rob saying the place is awesome, can't wait to get over and have a look see for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Surprisingly there is nothing on the Speedway Museum site stating it is open, e-mailed Paradise Park and found it was opening. Will be hitting the venue myself on bank holiday Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full-throttle Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 if all goes according to plan coventry will be bringing a coach load down to visit the museum on the afternoon of Stuart Robson Benefit Meeting at Rye House. Â looking forward to it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 G'day Laurence, I had an e-mail from Rob saying the place is awesome, can't wait to get over and have a look see for myself. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Â It certainly is mate. Can't wait to go back again. Â Anyway when you over ? have to save up to buy you a beer or ten!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 It certainly is mate. Can't wait to go back again. Anyway when you over ? have to save up to buy you a beer or ten!!?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  All things going well, i hope to be there for the SGP next year or a certain someones testimonial if it ever happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Saint Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 There are a few pictures of the opening on me webpage, listed below. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â What a striking contrast between the modern lay down and a real speedway bike in the shape of a JAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 What a striking contrast between the modern lay down and a real speedway bike in the shape of a JAPÂ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Â Â Â And isn't one of the old JAP's once the property of 1947-49 Southampton rider George Bason. I have read that it is a five-valve engine in a Brine frame - now owned by Pete Seaton (I think) and on loan to the museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Saint Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 And isn't one of the old JAP's once the property of 1947-49 Southampton rider George Bason. I have read that it is a five-valve engine in a Brine frame - now owned by Pete Seaton (I think) and on loan to the museum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â I don't know but I remember my parents talking about George Bason. In fact, I remember finding a photograph they had of him 1949 was the year of my birth and the first time my parents took me to the Stadium - so they told me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) Made the trip yesterday to see the museum. George Barclay who set it up and runs it was a wonderful man to talk to. Picked a great bargain second hand book on Speedway up entitled The Speedway Annual-Complied by Len Silver and Peter Douglas written and published in 1969. The only downside with the museum is that admission is via Paradise Park which charges £12 for Adults or £40 for a family ticket(2+2). George did say that they were trying to do some deals for admission just for the Speedway Museum for coach parties but one problem is the overall layout of the park and that you can walk all around and see everthing once you are through the pay entrance. One way round it is if you parked outside and sneak in via the main gate as the pay booth is 100 yards into the Park Edited May 29, 2007 by craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 My son went with his mates on their usual weekly trip to Paradise Park last week. He loved it, though it needed someone to explain to him who all the riders were and what historic events were being commemorated. However, he did say they weren't charged to look around the museum, so I don't know quite how they managed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full-throttle Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 The only downside with the museum is that admission is via Paradise Park which charges £12 for Adults or £40 for a family ticket(2+2). <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  only £7 per person if you have a group booking of 20+, coach already booked for 29th Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marron Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Sorry if this has been mentioned before but what are the opening times of the museum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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