The British Motor Museum is to launch a brand-new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ which will open on 18 July and run until spring 2026 in the new Rubery Owen Gallery. The centrepiece of this exciting exhibition is a Rolls-Royce once owned by music legend, John Lennon! From the favourite tunes we play when we’re driving, to the songs that were inspired by motoring cities; push button … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
It’s all about having fun at motoring-related events and venues
New dig to start at shipbuilding village as Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust launches
Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust tells us: (Photograph and all words from Buckler's Hard). New charitable trust Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust has been established to deliver education and heritage projects about the history of shipbuilding at Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River. The charity trustees, led by Mary Montagu-Scott (pictured above), are excited to have started the … [Read more...]
A summer of fun at Beaulieu
Join Beaulieu for what promises to be an unforgettable summer of fun for the whole family from 19 July – 5 September. They tell us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Marvel at the NEW Icons of F1 display in the National Motor Museum and gets hands-on in new attraction We Had One of Those. See striking sculptures in Sculpture at Beaulieuand catch thrilling motoring parades and … [Read more...]
Lakeland Motor Museum kicks off the start of The Club Triumph Coast 2 Coast Run
Lakeland Motor Museum was the starting point for Club Triumph's Coast 2 Coast Run... (All words from The Lakeland Motor Museum; all photographs credited to Club Triumph). The Lakeland Motor Museum provided the starting off point for a long-distance Coast to Coast driving route for owners and members of Club Triumph this June. On midsummers day, 39 beautifully maintained triumphs … [Read more...]
New Chief Executive Officer for The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that Peter Armstrong has been appointed Chief Executive Officer from 1 September following the retirement of Jeff Coope. Jeff retired from the Museum in March after 23 years of dedicated service. Originally from the UK, Peter has been living and working … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum to take Sunbeam 350hp Blue Bird to Wales for the World Land Speed Record centenary
The National Motor Museum is taking the iconic Sunbeam 350hp vehicle to Pendine in Carmarthenshire, Wales to celebrate the centenary anniversary of its World Land Speed Record in 1925. The Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The car christened ‘Blue Bird’ by its driver Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE, was the first to exceed 150 mph (240 km/h). The World … [Read more...]
Simply great rallies at Beaulieu this summer
Simply enjoy the Beaulieu Rallies scheduled for summer 2025... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photopgraphs from Beaulieu). The season of Simply rallies ramps up this summer at Beaulieu, with some of the most popular events of its calendar fast approaching. From rugged Land Rovers to elegant Aston Martins and timeless Jaguars, there’s a dedicated rally to suit all motoring tastes. Simply … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum and Panivox awarded a LaunchPad grant
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum, in collaboration with Panivox, is proud to announce it has been awarded funding through the Innovate UK Launchpad: Immersive and Creative - Coventry and Warwickshire programme. The grant will support the continued development of RichCast, a ground-breaking interactive … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s 2025 International Autojumble to feature new classic car park feature
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). The biggest outdoor sale of motoring items in Europe returns as Beaulieu revs up for its iconic International Autojumble on Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th September. With over 1,000 stands to explore, complete cars for sale in the Automart and exciting auctions hosted by Bonhams | Cars, this iconic weekend is a must for motoring … [Read more...]
Austin Counties Car Club 50th Anniversary Rally June 2025
Kim Henson reports on a fabulous Austins Counties Car Club celebratory get-togther for owners and enthusiasts of Austins produced between 1939 and the mid-1950s… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). It was in 1975 that Ian Wheater set up an organisation to support the preservation and enjoyment of Austin models built between 1939 and 1954 (and Austin A40 … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host five classic motoring events in July 2025
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum will host five classic motoring shows in July. These will include the Wythall Busfest on 5 July, MGF 30th Anniversary celebration on 6 July, the BMC & Leyland Show supported by Peter James Insurance on 13 July, the Old Ford Rally supported by Peter James Insurance and Rootes Heritage … [Read more...]
Largest Custom and American Show yet at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show was back and bigger than ever on Sunday 15thJune, with 500 custom and American motors on display and over 9,500 attendees enjoying this great family show. The Father’s Day spectacular delivered more excitement than ever with famous cars from TV and film, a Transformers display with walking … [Read more...]
Explore exciting senses at the British Motor Museum this summer…
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting families to come along and explore exciting senses this summer from 19 July – 1 September! In conjunction with their brand new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’, visitors can experience the Museum’s collection through looking, touching, smelling and … [Read more...]
Standards Galore… at the Standard Motor Club’s 2025 International Rally at Daventry
'Standard procedure'… The Standard Motor Club’s annual International Rally took place over the long weekend of 13th to 15th June, and was based at Daventry. Kim Henson was there and reports on a delightful and varied event, with warm sunny weather to make it even better... (All words and photographs© Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Standard Motor Company vehicles were built over six decades from … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum’s ‘Chatty Caravan’ inspires conversations in the community
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photopgraphs from the National Motor Museum). A restored classic caravan is helping the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to engage with the local community. The ‘Chatty Caravan’ – otherwise known as ‘Caravan for the Community’ - is a small but perfectly formed 1971 Sprite 400, and a time capsule of fab 70s styling. This joyful, mobile … [Read more...]
Family-friendly History Re-enactment Weekend comes to Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... (All words from Beaulieu; all images by Gareth Clark, all from Beaulieu). On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July, visitors can journey back in time as The Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment re-creates life in the turbulent 17th century in the Beaulieu grounds. This family-friendly weekend offers the perfect blend of education and excitement, bringing history to life with … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host three STEM Careers Days this summer
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to host three STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Careers Days on 24, 25, and 26 June with engineering experts from global leader in consulting, technology services and engineering - Capgemini. These STEM Careers Days will include a range of interactive … [Read more...]
Nigel Mansell portrait by renowened artist Anthony Lawrence donated to the National Motor Museum
Nigel Mansell portrait arrives at The National Motor Museum... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). A portrait of the 1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell has been gifted to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu by the family of the artist, Anthony Lawrence who died in 2022. The oil portrait was originally painted in 1992 for the front cover of … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum starts centenary celebrations for World Land Speed record-breaking Sunbeam 350hp
The Museum salutes 100 years since the Sunbeam's record-breaking heyday... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum is announcing a series of events to mark the landmark anniversary of Sir Malcolm Campbell’s World Land Speed Record in Sunbeam 350hp a century ago. The summer of centenary events will start with star appearances … [Read more...]
Classic & Vintage Commercial Show coming to the British Motor Musem on 14th and 15th June 2025
The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to take a nostalgic drive to the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ and admire over 400 pre-2004 commercial vehicles including lorries, vans and pick-ups! The show, which takes place on 14 & 15 June, offers visitors a rare opportunity to reminisce about days gone by and relive the vintage era. This show is an unmissable chance to look back at … [Read more...]
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