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Family Easter activities at Beaulieu from 1st April…

31st March 2023

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…

31st March 2023

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!)

28th March 2023

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

27th March 2023

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

22nd March 2023

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…

21st March 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

16th March 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...]

National Motor Museum seeks new Chair of Trustees

13th March 2023

The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to help lead the museum into a bright future... They tell us: (Words and photograph from Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum is looking for a new chair of its board of trustees, someone with the skills and ambition to help shape and drive forward its future. The successful volunteer will join the National Motor … [Read more...]

This year’s Land Rover Show at The British Museum, Gaydon, is on 7th and 8th May

7th March 2023

The British Museum's 'Land Rover Show' will celebrate the 75th anniversary of this iconic marque... They tell us: (All words and photograph from The British Museum). The Gaydon Land Rover Show will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Land Rover marque when it takes place on 7 & 8 May at the British Motor Museum. The dedicated and hugely popular show will once again showcase … [Read more...]

Mercedes-Benz SL300 ‘Gullwing’ with regal provenance lands at Beaulieu

7th March 2023

Mercedes 300SL 'Gullwing', previously owned and enjoyed by the late King Hussein of Jordan, arrives at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu... They tell us: One of the most beautiful and desirable motor cars ever built is the latest exhibit to take its place at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The distinctive Gullwing Mercedes 300SL was originally supplied by Mercedes-Benz Great … [Read more...]

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu looks ahead to an exciting year

3rd March 2023

  Events and exhibitions coming up this year at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu... (All photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us: Those with an interest in the motoring heritage can discover more about the National Motor Museum and its collections with a new calendar of exhibitions, displays, behind-the-scenes tours, talks, vehicle meets, and family events. National Motor … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum adds a second motorcycle exhibition in conjunction with Triumph

23rd February 2023

'History in the Making' – a new exhibition at The British Motor Museum, in collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles... The British Motor Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum has expanded its visitor appeal and opened another exciting motorcycle exhibition in a new collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles. The first exhibition opened last July to celebrate one of its most iconic road and race … [Read more...]

BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair Returns to Beaulieu this April

21st February 2023

Beaulieu is a major centre of interest for motoring enthusiasts but of course many motorists and their families are also keen on gardening, so the return of the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair to Beaulieu this April (Friday 28th to Sunday 30th) may appeal across the board... ...and a spectacular Hillier Secret Garden is promised too. Beaulieu tells us: Exciting new highlights are being … [Read more...]

Beaulieu adds ‘Picturepath’ to its facilities, to assist visitors with additional needs

1st February 2023

Beaulieu teams up with Picturepath to further support visitors with additional needs. They tell us: Beaulieu is delighted to announce a brand-new partnership with Picturepath, a mobile application service, aimed at creating a more inclusive environment for everyone. Beaulieu has always been committed to providing the best possible access for every visitor and this new partnership is … [Read more...]

The British Motor Museum teams up with Lotus Cars for an evening

26th January 2023

British Motor Museum to host an exclusive evening with Lotus Cars... They tell us... The British Motor Museum is to host an exciting new evening event on Monday 27 February - ‘An Evening with Lotus Cars’. Visitors can join Russell Carr (Design Director) and Gavan Kershaw (Attributes Director) from Lotus Cars for an interactive discussion of the Lotus Emira. The evening will be hosted by Steve … [Read more...]

Beaulieu’s big plans for the future revealed…

12th January 2023

Grand plans, a fresh outlook and new displays/events for Beaulieu for 2023 and beyond... They tell us: (All photographs from Beaulieu). Work begins on ambitious new plans for the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, while an exciting exhibition tells stories from the past to take you on a journey to the future of motoring. Brand new Simply Tesla joins the 2023 events line-up and outdoor … [Read more...]

Colour-themed activities at the British Motor Museum this next half-term

11th January 2023

Discover a palette of activities at The British Motor Museum this half-term... They tell us: Families can discover a palette of possibilities with a range of colour themed activities at the British Motor Museum during half term from 11 – 26 February. Children can take a colourful stroll through the Museum with the Colour Creator Trail, build a colourful 'ArtBot', enjoy a family Colour in the … [Read more...]

The British Motor Museum hosts an open evening at their ‘Collections Centre’ on 10th January 2023

22nd December 2022

An exclusive chance to view the British Motor Museum's 'Collections Centre'... The British Motor Museum is to host an exclusive opportunity for visitors to look around the Museum’s Collections Centre at a special evening on Tuesday 10 January.  Visitors will have 3 hours to explore the 4,500m2 building which holds over 200 cars from the British Motor Museum and Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust’s … [Read more...]

This Christmastime, see ‘The Snow Queen’ in the open air at Beaulieu

21st December 2022

Experience The Snow Queen with open-air performances at Beaulieu this Christmas... They tell us: Wrap up warm and immerse yourself in the classic winter tale of The Snow Queen, with festive cheer, comedy and live music in the open-air performances in the stunning setting of Beaulieu Abbey. With performances now under way, and set to continue on selected dates until 2nd January 2023, join … [Read more...]

Major funding for National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

7th December 2022

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, wins major funding for first phase of ambitious plans for a bright new future... (All images from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will start work in 2023 to take it forward for the next 50 years after being awarded a £200,000 grant from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and … [Read more...]

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