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Events and Days Out

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Two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October half-term

25th September 2023

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’

20th September 2023

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…

7th September 2023

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

6th September 2023

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

3rd September 2023

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

24th August 2023

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

18th August 2023

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

17th August 2023

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

10th August 2023

'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

8th August 2023

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

19th July 2023

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...]

All-new Triumph TR25 by Makkina goes on show at The British Motor Museum

19th July 2023

TR25 by Makkina on show from 18th July 2023 at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: (All words and images fromn The British Motor Museum). Following last week’s unveiling in London, the British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that the Triumph TR25 created by Makkina is now on display, sitting alongside its original inspiration - the record-breaking ‘Jabbeke’ Triumph TR2, MVC575. … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum Raffle Prize winners enjoy New Forest drive in a 1914 Rolls-Royce

10th July 2023

Beaulieu runners-up but still winners ! The runner-up winners of the National Motor Museum Trust Prize Draw at Beaulieu have enjoyed a trip around the New Forest in a vehicle from the National Motor Museum collection. (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Elton and Georgina Evans and their children Jacob and Charlotte from Bramley, Hampshire were driven in a … [Read more...]

Beaulieu’s ‘Simply’ series of shows provides automotive variety and spice during the rest of 2023

8th July 2023

Nine more 'Simply' rallies at Beaulieu still to come in 2023... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu): Motoring fans are in for a treat at Beaulieu over the coming months, with nine more Simply rallies taking place throughout the rest of the 2023 show season, each one packed with great car line-ups to admire, chances to chat with other enthusiasts, and all the features of … [Read more...]

Seven Heaven – The 60th National Austin Seven Rally at Beaulieu

7th July 2023

Austin Sevens and Big Sevens galore, plus their enthusiastic owners, descend on the New Forest… Kim Henson reports. (All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson, except for the view from the air of the '60' formation image, copyright Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd.). Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd July, The Pre-War Austin Seven Club held their 60th National Austin Seven Rally at the National … [Read more...]

Automotive innovation explored and celebrated at The British Motor Museum

6th July 2023

Summertime learning for children about car design and innovation,, at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: This summer, visitors are invited to help the British Motor Museum’s resident Car Designers discover the innovations of automotive technologies, past, present, and future. STEAM-inspired (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) activities will be running from 21 July – 4 … [Read more...]

Summertime at Beaulieu promises a huge amount of fun and interest

4th July 2023

So much to enjoy at Beaulieu this summer... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get set for an action-packed summer at Beaulieu as history comes to life with colourful characters, living history parades, phantasmagorical rides and exciting new exhibitions to see across the attraction between 22 July – 3 September. Back for the summer, see motoring parades in action. Watch … [Read more...]

High Standards at Daventry… in the sunshine

3rd July 2023

Kim Henson gives his personal assessment of the 2023 Standard Motor Club’s International Rally, celebrating 120 years of Standard cars… Over the (mostly) sun-bathed long weekend of 23rd to 25th June, enthusiasts of Standard vehicles met at the Daventry Court Hotel in Northamptonshire, coming from far and wide to celebrate the marque, to admire the cars and to enjoy each other’s company. While … [Read more...]

Singer Le Mans arrives at the British Motor Museum, as part of a new collaboration with The Patrick Foundation

30th June 2023

Collaboration between The British Motor Museum and The Patrick Foundation starts with the arrival of a Singer Le Mans at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photograph from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to be welcoming a new car into its collection – a Singer Le Mans. Not only is this car an ideal fit for the Trust’s collection, it … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum looks to the future of motoring

29th June 2023

The British Motor Museum is to host a new exhibition looking at the future of the car... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to open another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition on 15 July entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition will explore the technologies that … [Read more...]

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