The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of the three finalists in the Collection category in this year's Royal Automobile Club's Historic Awards. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
It’s all about having fun at motoring-related events and venues
An evening with McLaren – at the British Motor Museum
An exclusive McLaren evening in December at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host an exciting evening event on Monday 4 December, ‘An Evening With McLaren’. Visitors can join two of McLaren’s Chief Engineers, Geoff Grose and Sandy Holford (pictured below), to gain an insight into the evolution … [Read more...]
Half-term fun at Buckler’s Hard on and next to Beaulieu River, Hampshire
All aboard the Beaulieu River Cruise to follow TV’s paddle to Buckler’s Hard at half-term... They tell us: (All images and words from Buckler's Hard). October 2023 half-term offers the last chance to step on board the Beaulieu River Cruise to explore the Beaulieu River which recently featured in Channel 4’s The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin. Follow her paddle along the … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum’s Sunbeam 1000hp original markings revealed by soda blasting
Markings hidden for nearly 100 years have been uncovered on the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). Specialist soda blasting has revealed original mechanics’ markings on Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp as the National Motor Museum carried out the next major stage of its … [Read more...]
Matt Damon’s movie motorbike on show at The National Motor Museum
Matt Damon's movie motorbike stars at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (Words and images from The National Motor Museum). A Greek police motorcycle ridden by Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in Paul Greengrass' action-thriller sequel Jason Bourne is now at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu. In the film Bourne rode this motorcycle through a riot in Athens, after stealing it from … [Read more...]
Two family-friendly model shows coming up at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum will be hosting two significant indoor model shows this October, appealing to all the family. They tell us: The Large Model Aircraft Show returns on Sunday 22 October, when visitors can see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft. Organised by the Large Model Association, this popular family show also has specialist traders selling everything in model … [Read more...]
Sole surviving Hillman GT displayed at The British Motor Museum
Only ‘Hillman GT’ left in existence goes on display at the British Motor Museum! They tell us (words and photographs from The British Motor Museum): The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that a 1969 Hillman GT from the Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics TV show has proudly gone on display. It was bought by the show in 2022 as a restoration project at auction for £5.3K and is … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring Report by Chris Adamson – Area Secretary Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners’ Club (MGOC) Photos by Chris Adamson (CA) and Steve Favell (SF). Steve is Area Secretary at Winchester MGOC On 30th September 2023 MG enthusiasts from across the South of England gathered in the parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to … [Read more...]
Festive lunches and dinners to come at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum announces a programme of festive lunches and dinners. They tell us: The British Motor Museum has launched a range of festive lunches and dinners, served in the roof-top Sky Suite this Christmas. The Museum offers a unique sense of occasion for any event during the festive period, whether it’s for a corporate Christmas party or a shared table with family and friends. … [Read more...]
Two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October half-term
Double the Fun! Get two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October 2023 half-term They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). This half-term between 21st – 29th October, have two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu! Our return for free offer lets you come back once more within six days of your original visit, at no extra cost*. With all of our seasonal … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum invites visitors to explore the ‘Roadmap to the Future’
Families are invited to take their own 'Roadmap to the Future' this coming October half-term at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: This Half-Term from 21 October – 5 November, the British Motor Museum invites families to forge their own path to the future. The world is changing quickly, especially the world of cars. This is the thinking that has driven the latest exhibition, “Transitions: … [Read more...]
The Great British Car Journey now has Royal connections…
Princess Anne with the Middlebridge Scimitar at Gatcombe Park. One very special lady owner from new... The British Car Journey's latest exhibit (on loan) is Princess Anne's Middlebridge Scimitar... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Car Journey). A car with one very special royal lady owner is the latest to arrive at the award-winning interactive classic car museum in … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host new DR1VR show
The first ever DR1VR show is to take place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on Sunday 24th September 2023. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host the first-ever DR1VR show, which will feature a host of modified cars, on Sunday 24 September. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed day out along with live music whilst admiring hundreds … [Read more...]
The sun shone on classic enthusiasts all weekend long at this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Kim Henson visited the sun-bathed 2023 Beaulieu International Autojumble… Here’s what he found… What follows is my own personal perspective on the event. The words are my own; the photographs were taken by me and by my colleague Chris Adamson (grateful thanks Chris, for your help), as individually credited. (Copyright Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, respectively). As I headed for this year’s … [Read more...]
‘In Conversation With…’ – A new aspect of this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Talks to entertain and inform – at the Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 2nd and 3rd September 2023... All words and images from Beaulieu; they tell us... Beaulieu has confirmed a fascinating line-up of motoring experts who will be speaking on the brand new In Conversation With… stage at International Autojumble on 2nd and 3rd September. From BBC’s The Repair Shop metalwork guru, Dominic … [Read more...]
Transport Torques lectures coming soon to The National Motor Museum
Autumnal evenings can be brightened by a series of lectures at The National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Specialist evening lectures by leading figures in the motoring world are scheduled this autumn at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The talks, in the museum’s Collections Centre theatre offer a chance to hear … [Read more...]
Silverstone Festival accelerates a sustainable future
Fossil-free P1 fuel helps accelerate Silverstone's 'Shift to Zero' strategy, at this year's Silverstone Festival. Silverstone tells us: Pioneering new partnership offers all competitors a ‘drop-in’ fossil-free alternative • Securing the past 75 years and powering the next 75 years • Technical advice and on-track demos to validate benefits • Wide range of tickets on sale – kids … [Read more...]
‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ celebrates three key anniversaries
'Jaguars at Gaydon' takes place at The British motor Museum on Sunday 2nd September... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is once again hosting ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on Saturday 2 September. Jaguars at Gaydon is a friendly and informal gathering for all Jaguar fans, not restricted to members of any specific Jaguar club, or even to Jaguar owners. Now in its fourth year, the show is a joint … [Read more...]
Veteran car stars of the ‘Genevieve’ film on display together at The National Motor Museum
The two star cars from the film Genevieve on display together at Beaulieu, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the famous film that did so much to encourage interest in veteran cars... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photographs as individually credited). Veteran cars that starred in a classic British movie have arrived at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu over the summer. The … [Read more...]
‘Transitions: The Impact of Innovation’ explores the future of the car, at The British Motor Museum
New 'Transitions: The Impact of Innovation' exhibition is unveiled at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and imaged from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has opened another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition, which was opened by Kevin Timms, Chair of … [Read more...]
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