We use cookies We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Click here to view our cookie policy Agree The Hawkins British Motorcycle Museum > The Hawkins British Motorcycle Museum The Hawkins British Motorcycle Museum Currently the museum is closed for refurbishment and we hope to reopen in early December Hawkins connection with Motorcycles all started in 1933 when William Henry (Billy) Hawkins used to ride his Scott Squirrel motorcycle from Truro to the clay village of St Stephen for work. Billy Hawkins sold his beloved Scott motorbike to fund his new venture of founding a business which today, thrives as Hawkins Motor Group. Over 50 years later Billy’s motorcycle was found in the hedgerow of an orchard in Goonhavern in the 1980’s. It took many years but eventually this historical bike was fully restored. Billy’s actual bike from 1933 now takes pride of place in the Hawkins British Motorcycle Museum at St Stephen. When Hawkins was first established in 1940 we were retailers for tractors, cycles, motorcycles and cars. In 1946 we then became agents for multiple British Motorcycle brands such as Arial, BSA, Norton, Vincent, Scott and AJS. Towards the late 1960’s car ownership became ever cheaper and many bikers part exchanged two wheels for four, some of these bikes were then put into storage by John Hawkins. Hawkins then concentrated solely on cars and in 1971 were appointed main dealers for Peugeot in Cornwall which lead them to expand beyond St. Stephen and across the county. The motorcycle museum opened its collection of bikes to the public below Hawkins Peugeot St Stephen in 2002. The Hawkins collection features of over 40 classic British motorcycles, many of them were either supplied new by Hawkins, or part exchanged in over the years and many have been subjected to painstaking restorations. The bikes range from the early 1900’s to the late 1960’s. One of the latest additions to the collection is a stunning 1938 Triumph Speed Twin which was part exchanged as several boxes of parts against a new Peugeot 2008! This magnificent bike was lovingly restored by Les Willis who is an experienced motorcycle restorer and still continues to work with Hawkins to bring these bikes back to their former glory. The Hawkins British Motorcycle Museum is located at Hawkins Peugeot St Stephen and it is open to the public 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday with free entry. The Museum is situated beside our Memories Café allowing you to enjoy your visit with the option of indulging in a hot or cold beverage or a snack! The Museum has held several events in support of the British Vintage Motorcycle Club allowing massive meet ups with the attendees bikes displayed on the Hawkins forecourt for everyone to hear and enjoy. This has been an annual event so check back to this page for information on our next event. With each event bringing more and more bike lovers together, Hawkins hopes to hold more in the future. Buy Online Find and buy your perfect vehicle online today. Learn More Find Your Nearest Dealership Hawkins Motor Group operates across 7 locations in Cornwall. Find our opening times, address and contact details for each dealership. Find Dealership Contact Us How would you like to contact us? Email Call Us Facebook Messenger Hawkins Motors Ltd is acting as a credit broker and is not a lender. Hawkins Motors Ltd is authorised for credit broking, associated debt activities and insurance distribution activities only. Hawkins Motors Ltd is a company registered in England under company registration number 00586621 having its registered office at 57 Gwindra Road, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7LB. Hawkins Motors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and its FCA registration number is 308817. VAT Number: 916536808. Sitemap Privacy & Legal Notice Modern Slavery Statement 2021 Bluesky Interactive Ltd 0