The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). This year ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ will celebrate 50 years of the Jaguar XJS when it takes place at the British Motor Museum on Sunday 21 September. The event, which is a friendly and informal gathering for Jaguar fans, is not restricted to members of Jaguar clubs, or Jaguar owners. Now in its sixth year, … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
It’s all about having fun at motoring-related events and venues
Beaulieu is gearing up for the 2025 International Autojumble – and engine start-up of the Sunbeam 1000HP
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is gearing up for its iconic International Autojumble, taking place from Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th September. With over 1,000 stands offering spare parts, automobilia, bikes, books and more, this huge outdoor sale is a must for any motoring enthusiast. This year will feature a truly special moment as the engine of the … [Read more...]
The early birds catch a discounted ticket… Beaulieu launches ‘A Palace house Christmas – A magical journey through the story of pantomime’.
Christmas event tickets already? Yes, and be quick if you would like a discount! Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Early bird tickets on sale as Beaulieu launches A Palace House Christmas – a magical journey through the story of pantomime Beaulieu has unveiled plans to launch A Palace House Christmas with designers extraordinaire … [Read more...]
Historic car, future stars… four automotive apprentices win rare chance to drive 121 year old car…
The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). • Four automotive apprentices win once-in-a-lifetime experience to drive 1904 Thornycroft Tourer – in the world’s longest-running motoring event – later this year. • Competition launched by SMMT and British Motor Museum to celebrate industry’s latest generation of apprenticeship talent – with … [Read more...]
First start-up of World Land Speed Record Breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in 90 years, at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum has announced the first public start-up of Sunbeam 1000hp to hear the World Land Speed Record breaker roar for the first time in 90 years, after the rebuild of its rear engine. The much-anticipated start-up follows years of work to strip, clean and restore the colossal 22.5 litre Matabele V12 aero engine, which once produced 435bhp to break the 200mph barrier and make … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host DR1VR show for the third consecutive year
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The DR1VR show is returning to the British Motor Museum on Sunday, 14 September for its third consecutive year! Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars, including modern and classic stance, track builds, and timeless classics. The first … [Read more...]
Automotive anniversaries celebrated in 2025 at the Lakeland Motor Museum
Automotive anniversaries celebrated this year at the Lakeland Motor Museum; they tell us... (All words and photographs from The Lakeland Motor Museum). Cumbria’s Lakeland Motor Museum is having a celebratory year as four of its prized classic vehicles enjoy milestone anniversaries in 2025. Amongst those celebrating is the 100-year-old 1925 Humber 12/25 (pictured below). The car arrived at the … [Read more...]
‘Pitch Up and Carry On’… Exhibition at the National Motor Museum will explore and celebrate the role of caravans during the Second World War
The National Motor Museum tells us: All words from the National Motor Museum; all photographs in the exhibition from the Museum and © Courtesy of Caravan magazine and Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection The Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection, in partnership with the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, are to present Pitch Up and Carry On, a new exhibition opening 13 September 2025 … [Read more...]
Best hypercar line-up so far at this year’s Beaulieu Supercar weekend
Beaulieu tells us... (Photographs and all wortds from Beaulieu). On 2nd and 3rd August, over one thousand supercars arrived for the highly anticipated Beaulieu Supercar Weekend with its most impressive display of hypercars yet. Thousands of supercar enthusiasts flocked to the family-friendly event to witness the astonishing line-up of prestige vehicles and heart-racing demonstrations … [Read more...]
New TV series of ‘We Had One of Those’ to launch on Rewind TV this summer…
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is excited to announce a brand-new TV series coming to Rewind TV this summer, showcasing its newest attraction We Had One of Those. Hosted by TV presenter and radio DJ Alex Dyke, the programme shares its name with the newest attraction and takes viewers inside this brand new, permanent, and interactive exhibition, … [Read more...]
Retro Truck Show to be hosted at The British Motor Museum
More than 300 modern and classic trucks are expected! The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). On Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September the British Motor Museum will host over 300 trucks at the Retro Truck Show. Modern and classic trucks will once again descend on Gaydon for this popular show - one of the largest truck shows in the calendar! … [Read more...]
Historic motoring anniversary celebrated as National Motor Museum takes Sunbeam 350hp Blue Bird to Wales
The National Motor Museum took the iconic Sunbeam 350hp vehicle to Pendine in Carmarthenshire, Wales on Monday 21st July to celebrate the centenary anniversary of its World Land Speed Record in 1925. In a separate report for Wheels-Alive (and also available from earlier today on this website), Robin Roberts described the event from his perspective, and what follows here is the story of this … [Read more...]
Limited edition ultra-luxury Bentley goes on display at the National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is hosting a special time-limited spotlight display of the Bentley Batur built by Mulliner, the bespoke and special vehicle division. With a limited production run of just 18 coupés and 16 convertibles, the Batur is the most powerful non-hybrid assisted Bentley ever built. The Museum tells us: (Photograph and words from The National Motor Museum). This … [Read more...]
‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ exhibition opens at The British Motor Museum
The muscically-connected 'Beep-Beep, Yeah!' exhibition opened on Thursday 17th July at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... As recently heralded in advance (on 16th July) on Wheels-Alive (https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/beep-beep-yeah-exhibition-to-open-at-the-british-motor-museum/) the 'Beep-Beep, Yeah!' exhibition has now opened for the summer. The photographs of aspects of the display, shown … [Read more...]
‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ exhibition to open at The British Motor Museum
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...]
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...]
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