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Outdoor Theatre – Book a Performance for a Chance to Win Two Beaulieu Tickets and Afternoon Tea

4th July 2026

Beaulieu tells us... (Photographs and all words from Beaulieu). This Summer, theatre company This Is My Theatre will return to the stunning setting of the Beaulieu Estate grounds for open-air productions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on Wednesday 12th August and The Great Gatsby on Thursday 13th August. There's even more magic in store, as those who book tickets to either performance … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Motoring Treasure Hunt: Beaulieu’s International Autojumble Returns, 12th-13th September 2026

4th July 2026

(Note: All photographs © Kim Henson, and taken at the 2025 Beaulieu International Autojumble). Beaulieu tells us... The countdown is on to Beaulieu’s International Autojumble, taking place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. As the ultimate destination for motoring enthusiasts, the event will bring together more than 1,000 stands, overflowing with rare parts, automobilia, motorcycles, … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum brings local businesses together to inspire next generation

3rd July 2026

The Museum tells us: “It was wonderful seeing the excitement as the children realised that they could do it too” More than 200 children aged 11 to 16 were inspired by games developers, vehicle engineers, and technology innovators at this year’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Week designed and led by the British Motor Museum. Through talks and activities delivered by a range … [Read more...]

Apprenticeship opportunity at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour

2nd July 2026

The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photographs and all words from the Buckler's Hard Team). An opportunity is being offered for a third apprentice to join the team at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River. The successful trainee will follow in the footsteps of two previous apprentices, who both passed their final assessments with flying colours and in record time. Beaulieu’s … [Read more...]

World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp starts journey to America for centenary celebrations

1st July 2026

The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). Restored World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp has been ‘waved off’ from Beaulieu and started its journey to America for a series of centenary celebrations. National Motor Museum engineers carefully loaded their pride and joy into a 40ft shipping container to be transported to … [Read more...]

Standard Motor Club International Rally – classic fun in the sun

29th June 2026

Standards enjoyed in the sunshine... From 26th to 28th June Standards and their owners met near Gloucester to enjoy the Club’s International Rally. Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). The Standard Motor Company produced well-respected vehicles during six decades from 1903, and the much-loved surviving examples are celebrated (and enthusiastically enjoyed) each year … [Read more...]

1980s/90s hot hatch culture brought to life at The British Motor Museum

27th June 2026

The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum invites visitors to return to the golden era of hot hatches in their new exhibition: ‘Spoiler Alert: The Hot Hatch Story’, celebrating these everyday road heroes. Inspired by the energetic atmosphere of car meets and the bold visuals of era-defining car magazines, the … [Read more...]

Disney and Pixar’s Cars race back to Beaulieu in a brand-new 20th anniversary display!

26th June 2026

Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Back by popular demand, life-size models of some of your favourite stars from Disney and Pixar’s Cars return to Beaulieu for a brand-new display celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original film. From 29 June, Lightning McQueen, Jackson Storm and Finn McMissile from Disney and Pixar’s Cars are racing back to Beaulieu in a … [Read more...]

Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker Restored

25th June 2026

  The National Motor Museum tells us... National Motor Museum engineers have successfully restored the World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in the countdown to its planned 100th anniversary run at Daytona Beach.  The significant landmark has come on the same week as the fundraising restoration campaign launched by the National Motor Museum Trust to raise funds for the … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to offer £1 child tickets this summer (2026)

25th June 2026

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum is ready to welcome families this summer with £1 child tickets for visits between 25 June and 1 September. The Chancellor recently announced the UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, which will temporarily reduce VAT on eligible family activities from when schools finish for … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to host the UK’s most colourful motoring event – Petrol and Pride!

25th June 2026

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host ‘Petrol & Pride’, which returns for its second year on Sunday, 26 July. Building an empowering new fixture for members, friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, the event aims to allow everyone to show off their pride in their wheels and themselves. The event is inclusive … [Read more...]

Beaulieu’s biggest Custom and American Show to date

23rd June 2026

Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show returned on Sunday 21st June 2026, bigger than ever, with 500 custom and American vehicles on display and over 10,500 visitors enjoying the popular Father’s Day event. Combining incredible vehicle displays with a packed programme of entertainment, the day offered far more than a traditional car … [Read more...]

Standard Motor Club gearing up for its highlight of the year

22nd June 2026

Committee members and volunteers are putting the finishing touches to preparations for the Club’s big event of 2026 – its 66th International Rally – this year to be held near Gloucester. The festivities begin as attendees gather at Painswick’s beautiful Rococo Garden on Friday 26th June, from where there is a guided road run to the Cheltenham Chase Hotel at Brockworth, host of the weekend’s … [Read more...]

‘Baby’ Austins and their owners get together in Cornwall

18th June 2026

Kim Henson was there, and reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). During the last weekend in May this year, the Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Cub held the organisation’s annual International Rally at the Stithians Showground, near Truro in Cornwall. This year the event marked and celebrated 70 years since the introduction of the A35 in the summer of 1956 (this uprated model replacing … [Read more...]

Join in with a Traditional Boatbuilding crafts day at Buckler’s Hard, Hampshire, on Saturday 20th June

17th June 2026

The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photograph and all words from the team). Following this week’s traditional carpentry course, which saw 13 students successfully construct three large wooden ship capstans and a traditional sheerlegs lifting device, these historic shipyard machines will be demonstrated in action at the historic village of Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20 June. The … [Read more...]

Father’s Day at The British Motor Museum

16th June 2026

The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from The Museum). f you’re looking for a special day out or a unique last-minute gift to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, 21 June, the British Motor Museum has plenty to offer to make it truly memorable! Those visiting the Museum on Sunday, 21 June, can take in the Aston Martin Owners Club Festival – a celebration of the … [Read more...]

Beaulieu unveils spectacular hypercar line-up for Supercar Weekend

16th June 2026

Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Supercar enthusiasts can now get their first glimpse of the Prestige & Hypercar line-up for this year’s Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, with the first exciting models revealed and more still to be announced. Taking place on 1-2 August, the unmissable two-day family event is one of Beaulieu’s biggest events and among the most … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to host nostalgic new exhibition showcasing 80s and 90s hot hatches

11th June 2026

The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum invites visitors to return to the golden age of hot hatches in the new exhibition: ‘Spoiler Alert: The Hot Hatch Story’, celebrating these everyday heroes of the streets. This exhibition is inspired by the energetic atmosphere of car meets and the bold visuals of era-defining … [Read more...]

Royal Automobile Club Concours pays tribute to 120 years of legendary Lancia

9th June 2026

The Royal Automobile Club tells us... (All words and photographs from the Royal Automobile Club). Technical trailblazers and sporting stars on show at Woodcote Park as the idolised Italian marque reaches a landmark automotive milestone The long and illustrious history of one of Europe’s most revered automotive marques will be celebrated at the Royal Automobile Club Concours, held in the … [Read more...]

Brooklands welcomes home legendary Thomas ‘Flatiron’ Special for Grand Prix Centenary Celebration

8th June 2026

A 100th birthday homecoming for an illustrious Brooklands icon. Brooklands Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from Brooklands Museum). • Restored racer to perform for the first time in more than 80 years • One of the highlights in a massive gathering of 100 Grand Prix cars • Tickets for exhilarating and historic milestone event selling out fast The return of a true Brooklands … [Read more...]

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