Craft, Code and Create – at the British Motor Museum this February half-term. The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 14 – 22 February, the British Motor Museum offers families the chance to dive into a jam-packed week of fun activities. From coding to science shows and LEGO to techie tours, families can explore how design and … [Read more...]
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Buckler’s Hard to feature on BBC Two’s ‘Digging For Britain’
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photograph and all words from the Buckler’s Hard team). Buckler's Hard in the New Forest is set to take centre stage in an upcoming episode of Digging for Britain on BBC Two, airing on 21 January at 9pm. The programme will offer viewers a fascinating insight into the 18th-century shipbuilding village and the recent archaeological excavations carried out on … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally preview with Forth Rail Bridge as a backdrop
The Forth Rail Bridge provided the backdrop for a preview of the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be calling at Queensferry at the end of the month on its way to the South of France. Members of the Ecosse Rallye Drivers Club (ERDC) who'll be competing as a team in the event brought along their cars and dressed for the occasion in kilts and club polo shirts in spite of the biting … [Read more...]
Metropolitan shines brightest on Boxing Day at Lakeland Motor Museum event
Lakeland Motor Museum’s annual Boxing Day 'Classic Drive and Ride In' event proved as popular as ever, drawing in huge crowds from across the UK... The Lakeland Motor Museum tells us: (Words and photographs from The Lakeland Motor Museum). Owners meet annually for the event in a bid to win the museum’s prestigious “Best of Boxing Day” Trophy. The 2025 winning vehicle is a very … [Read more...]
Free exhibition about the Buckler’s Hard 2025 archaeological dig now open
The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust). The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard trust has opened a new free exhibition at the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard telling the story and showing the finds of this summer’s archaeological dig of the largest slipway. Buckler’s Hard village is famous as the private shipyard where 55 … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum prepares a new look at Britain’s Motoring Story
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Work has started on a £600,000 project that will give the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu a new look to its entrance hall and upper-gallery and re-introduce visitors to the story of motoring in Britain. The work will create a new contemporary museum display interpreting the ages of the development … [Read more...]
Young classic car restorer and round-the-world motorcyclist scoop Beaulieu 100 Awards
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). A young classic car restorer who set up a film production company and TV channel to inspire the next generation and a motorcyclist who rode around the world were two winners of the Beaulieu 100 awards at the annual dinner. The awards were presented by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu Patron and Founder of Beaulieu 100. Ethan Blake-Jones … [Read more...]
Gearing Up For Christmas at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Step into a Christmas to remember at the British Motor Museum from the 5 to 30 December. From their brand-new 12 Cars of Christmas trail to a hands-on sleigh-building workshop, there's festive fun for everyone to enjoy! The 12 Cars of Christmas sees six mischievous elves hiding in historic motors and … [Read more...]
Beaulieu events in 2026 – Early Bird tickets available now
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Tickets for Beaulieu’s 2026 events are now on sale, with many offering early bird savings to kick off an exciting new season of motoring highlights and family favourites. From thirteen vibrant Simply rallies and the lively Custom and American Show to the thrilling Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, visitors can look forward to grabbing … [Read more...]
‘A Palace House Christmas’ at opens to tell the magical story of pantomime at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). The first A Palace House Christmas is now open for visits to Beaulieu with a 14ft pantomime dame, fantastical mummer creatures, life-size Pollock theatre and theatrical installations to tell the magical story of pantomime. The new event was opened by Lord Montagu and Charlotte Lloyd Webber, who created the festive masterpiece with … [Read more...]
Electric vehicle remake of Morris J-Type van to be made in Wales
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... An electric vehicle remake of an iconic van sold in the 1950s is set to be made in Wales, thanks to Welsh Government support. Morris Commercial Ltd will establish a production facility at Bro Tathan for its modern-day reimagining of the Morris J-Type – the Morris JE. The classic van was once a popular sight on British roads and the … [Read more...]
Austin A30/A35 book, ‘Enjoying Your Austin’
Kim Henson writes… If you own, or are considering buying, an Austin A30 or A35, this book may be of interest, and helpful, to you... My A30/A35 book (Enjoying Your Austin A30/A35) is available direct from me. I wrote and published the book in 2004, and it can still be purchased direct from me if you wish, and until the end of December 2025 is on special offer… This is an unused 'new old stock' … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum celebrates winning a Royal Automobile Club Historic Award
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is celebrating having won the prestigious Royal Automobile Club Historic Award in the Museums & Collections category. The results were announced at a glittering ceremony on 20 November at the RAC Club in Pall Mall with Formula 1 presenter Lee McKenzie. The annual Awards, … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum’s ‘Racing Pride’ exhibition wins Sporting Heritage award
The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the Museum). The National Motor Museum exhibition Racing Pride: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in Motorsport has won the category of ‘Celebrating LGBTQ Sporting Heritage’ at the Sporting Heritage 2025 Awards. The Awards aim to recognise a breadth of activity taking place across the heritage sector, platforming voices which … [Read more...]
Sunbeam 1000hp to make post-restoration debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us... (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The mighty Sunbeam 1000hp, the first car to achieve a land speed record of 200 mph, will be heading off to the USA in 2026 and has been invited to take centre stage in next year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. The mighty Sunbeam 1000hp will make its post-restoration debut at the … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to be the new home for the Autocar Archive
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to announce that it will be the new home of the physical Autocar Archive. Autocar is the world’s longest-running car magazine and its archive has been available to access digitally since 2023 through a partnership with Exact Editions. Following the completion of that … [Read more...]
MG PR3 prototype displayed at the NEC Classic Car Show by The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum exhibited at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham from 7-9 November when it displayed the PR3, a landmark prototype for the Rover Group, which served as the blueprint for the MGF. This is the first time in decades that this car was on view to the public. The Museum was … [Read more...]
Members of Highland Car Club meet at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally – January 2026
The 2026 Monte Carlo Classique/Historic Rallywill soon be starting... Members of Highland Car Club gathered at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be starting from the iconic John O'Groats signpost on January 29th 2026. The rally will mark the centenary of the John O' Groats start when a group of intrepid adventurers left the windswept … [Read more...]
A Palace House Christmas (at Beaulieu)… Work starts on a 14 ft panto dame and other magical features
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Preparations are underway for A Palace House Christmas as talented costume, artwork and floristry designers build theatrical installations which will tell the magical story of pantomime at Beaulieu. Designers extraordinaire Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie and their CLW Event Design team* are busy creating a towering 14ft … [Read more...]
Two Famtastic Awards for The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has scooped two awards in the Famtastic Awards 2025 which were announced on 31 October at The Village Hotel in Blackpool. Judged by a panel of events industry specialists, the awards celebrate and recognise the top agents and venues nationwide. The Museum has been awarded … [Read more...]
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