New exhibition opens – "The Gallery: Auto Art at The British Motor Museum". The British Motor Museum has opened a brand-new exhibition entitled “The Gallery: Auto Art at the British Motor Museum”, which will run until 30 June 2023. The exhibition, which is run in collaboration with Historic Car Art, features a collection of over 30 motoring-related pieces from seven of Britain’s most creative … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
It’s all about having fun at motoring-related events and venues
British Motor Museum set to host two special STEM career days
Special STEM career days to take place at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: Back by popular demand, the British Motor Museum is proud to host two special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Careers days on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 June featuring a host of interactive STEM-based activities for secondary school pupils in years 7 to 10. 27 June is Girls in STEM Day, … [Read more...]
National Austin Seven Rally revs up for diamond jubilee…
Austin Sevens galore will gather at Beaulieu for the 60th National Austin Seven Rally, to take place on Sunday 3rd July... Run by the Pre-War Austin Seven Club, this is the largest annual gathering of Austin Seven cars and enthusiasts in the UK and is unique in that every one of the 60 rallies since 1963 has been held at the same venue - the grounds of the Beaulieu Estate next to … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s sun-bathed 2023 Spring Autojumble ticks all the boxes for classic enthusiasts
Kim Henson reports on his day there, giving his personal view of his visit… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson. All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Jeff Carter, as individually credited. Kim adds, “Grateful thanks to photographer Jeff for his assistance at the event”.) After weeks of ‘variable’ weather, the sun shone in earnest for this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, … [Read more...]
Shipwright School returns to Buckler’s Hard this 2023 late May Bank Holiday weekend
See ancient shipbuilding skills come to life as the Shipwright School returns to Buckler’s Hard for May bank holiday weekend... Kim says: "Yes this is a motoring magazine website but 'car people' are often interested in boating, ships and history too, and we thought this would be of general interest to our readers..." Beaulieu (and Buckler's Hard) tells us: Watch hands-on … [Read more...]
The British Motor Museum celebrates 75 years of the Land Rover
This May 2023 Half-Term, celebrate the Land Rover's 75th Birthday at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate the iconic Land Rover’s 75th Birthday with a host of family activities this May Half-Term from 27 May – 4 June! The Museum collections feature a wide range of Land Rovers, each with their own incredible journeys, from tough … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum celebrates 30th Anniversary
30 Years of the amazing British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum first opened its doors to the public at its site in Gaydon 30 years ago! Visitors got their first look at the world’s largest collections of historic British cars inside the impressive brand-new building on 1 May 1993. The Museum will be marking its milestone anniversary with a week-long 30th Anniversary … [Read more...]
Inspiration galore at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2023
This year the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returned to Beaulieu… Kim Henson reports on the show – and yes he did find some wheels as well as gardens! (All words and images by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Beaulieu is, and ever will be, associated with historic vehicles, but an array of different-themed events are also held there, this year including the return of the BBC Gardeners’ World … [Read more...]
May Half-term at Beaulieu – fun for all
Action galore at Beaulieu over this May's half-term break... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get set for an action-packed May half-term at Beaulieu with family fun for everyone, including the launch of a brand-new exhibition taking centre stage in the National Motor Museum. Take a trip through time at Beaulieu, with over 800 years of history to explore as … [Read more...]
New show for Vauxhall enthusiasts to take place at The British Motor Museum
Vaux ALL is a brand new show, celebrating all Vauxhall models, and will take place on Saturday 13th May at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum has a brand new show for the 2023 season with Vaux ALL, a celebration of all Vauxhall models on Saturday 13 May. Vaux ALL, sponsored by Abbeyfields Insurance, will feature classic, modern classic, retro and the latest … [Read more...]
This year’s National Metro and Mini Show to take place at The British Motor Museum on 4th June
Iconic Metros and Minis (also MINIs) to be celebrated at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 4th June. The BMM tells us: The British Motor Museum will enable visitors to celebrate two of Britain’s best-loved small cars when it hosts the ‘National Metro & Mini Show’ on Sunday 4 June. This popular show is regarded as the main event of the year for owners of Metros, classic Minis, and modern … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show, on 18th June, promises automotive family fun
Fabulous cars (and motorcycles) galore to enjoy at this year's Custom and American Show on Sunday 18th June at Beaulieu... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu.). For a Father’s Day packed with family friendly retro fun, make Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show your destination on Sunday 18th June, and be amazed by impressive cars and bikes as they fill the grounds of the … [Read more...]
Classic & Vintage Commercial Show at Gaydon, 10th/11th June
The British Museum at Gaydon is the place to be on 10th/11th June to see classic commercials galore... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to take a nostalgic journey down memory lane when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 10 & 11 June. The show offers visitors a fascinating insight into automotive history and a rare opportunity to reminisce and … [Read more...]
Family Easter activities at Beaulieu from 1st April…
Easter festivities at Beaulieu start tomorrow, 1st April… Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Hop, skip and jump into Easter at Beaulieu, where history comes to life between 1st – 16th April. Meet colourful characters, see historic vehicles and spot the famous Easter Bunny in our flower-filled grounds over Easter Weekend, where you’ll find traditional outdoor games for … [Read more...]
Make your way to Beaulieu this May for their Spring Autojumble…
Spares galore, classics for sale and car club displays are promised at this year's Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, on the weekend of 13th/14th May... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Spring Autojumble will be back for 2023, as impressive car club displays join hundreds of stands laden with great automotive buys, for a busy show on 13th and 14th May in the Beaulieu … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum launches campaign to run the Sunbeam 1,000hp record breaker at Daytona (again!)
A campaign by The National Motor Museum to run 'The Slug' again at Daytona... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum will launch the Sunbeam 1000hp Restoration Campaign on the anniversary of Major Henry Segrave’s Land Speed Record on March 29, to enable its colossal V12 aero engines to run again. Working together with Hampshire-based Brookspeed … [Read more...]
The motoring future is brought back from the past at The National Motor Museum
Looking back at the future... A headline exhibition at the National Motor Museum will look at future visions of the motor car from the past, ideas that have become reality and future visions still to be realised. Motopia? Past Future Visions will showcase a journey through 130 years of future thinking about automobility. They tell us: (Images: © National Motor Museum © Todd and … [Read more...]
Join ‘Bessie the Bus’ for her birthday bash at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon
Bessie the Bus to celebrate her centenary, at The British motor Museum... Plus there are many other Easter weekend activities to take place there... They tell us: (All words and photograph from The British Motor Museum). Visitors are invited to join ‘Bessie the Bus’ for her birthday bash at the British Motor Museum this Easter from 1 – 16 April. Bessie is an AEC S-type Bus on long term loan … [Read more...]
Free of charge Gaydon Gatherings at the British Motor Museum during 2023…
Dates announced for British Motor Museum's free of charge Gaydon Gatherings in 2023... The British Motor Museum’s 'Gaydon Gathering' events return on Tuesday 11 April 2023 from 5pm – 8:30pm. Informal, fun evenings aimed at motoring enthusiasts, these events are free to attend, taking place outside on the Museum's arenas on the second Tuesday of each month. Up to 500 vehicles attended last year’s … [Read more...]
Touring Car Treats at Donington Historic Festival, 29th/30th April 2023
Classic Touring Car action to savour at the end of April at Donington... Donington tells us: Touring Car fans are in for an absolute treat at this year’s Donington Historic Festival (29/30 April), with five spectacular races featuring the ever-popular tin-tops. Coming just a week after Donington Park plays host to today’s cars and stars with the opening round of the Kwik Fit BTCC, the Festival … [Read more...]
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