Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports on a new event to take place in September 2024… Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22 September, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
It’s all about having fun at motoring-related events and venues
A new dedicated ‘Access Day’ being hosted by The British Motor Museum this summer
Friday 16th August 2024 is the date of the British Motor Museum's second dedicated 'Access Day'... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host its second dedicated Access Day of 2024 on Friday 16 August. The Museum, which is committed to being accessible to all, will showcase its range of accessible activities and will be open until … [Read more...]
Visitors to Buckler’s Hard this coming weekend can enjoy free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose
A warm welcome is promised for visitors to Buckler's Hard (near Beaulieu) this weekend (20th and 21st July 2024) with free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose... Buckler's Hard tells us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard). Step on board the beautiful pilot cutter Amelie Rose for a tour and chat with her crew as part of your visit to Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20th and Sunday … [Read more...]
Three special anniversaries to be celebrated at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival at The British Motor Museum
Celebrations for Aston Martin enthusiasts at the British Motor Museum. The Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum, along with The Aston Martin Heritage Trust, is to host the Aston Martin Heritage Festival for the second year running on 31 August. All Aston Martin owners are welcome to attend, no matter what age or model. This … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble – coming very soon!
Hundreds of motoring and vintage stands to explore at this year's Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 14th/15th September... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s International Autojumble returns for another jam-packed weekend of automotive treasure-hunting. From crucial spare parts and tools for historic car projects to automobilia, model cars and … [Read more...]
Car Design fun at The British Motor Museum this summer
Explore Car Design at the British Motor Museum during this summer's holidays... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Children can dive into the wonderful world of Car Design at the British Motor Museum with a range of fun activities this summer from 19 July to 2 September. The world of cars is full of great designs, from the elegant Jaguar E-type to … [Read more...]
New groundbreaking exhibition. ‘Sketch to Street’, opening in July at The British Motor Museum
'Sketch to Street' exhibition about vehicle creation to open at The British Motor Museum on 19th July... They tell us: (Images and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to open a new, groundbreaking exhibition. ‘From Sketch to Street’ will open to the public on 19 July and will run until April 2025. This unique feature exhibition explores the art and … [Read more...]
A terrific Custom and American Show at Beaulieu
A great time was enjoyed by visitors to Beaulieu's 2024 Custom and American Show... They tell us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Over 500 jaw-dropping custom and American vehicles headed to Beaulieu for The Custom and American Show on Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June). The family-friendly show, which is always a favourite on the Beaulieu events calendar, brought together … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum campaigns to fix OWL’s wings!
Campaign launched by The British Motor Museum to restore the leather-covered wings on their 1899 Wolseley... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has launched a campaign to fix the leather-covered wings of their 1899 Wolseley 3.5hp Voiturette to allow it to participate at the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in November. The … [Read more...]
BBC Top Gear’s ‘The Stig’ confirmed as special guest at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend
Who's in that driving seat? The Stig confirmed as special guest for the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... Beaulieu tells us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). The mysterious, helmet-wearing figure, The Stig from BBC’s Top Gear, is set to make an appearance at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 3rd and 4th August and returns to the Demonstration Run to show off some impressive driving skills. The … [Read more...]
Iconic dragster powered up at National Motor Museum, ahead of anniversary build-up
In the build-up to the 60th anniversary of the British National Drag Racing Festival, The National Museum powers up an iconic machine... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). In preparation for the 60th Anniversary of British International Drag Racing Festival this year, the National Motor Museum have been preparing an iconic Allard Chrysler Dragster … [Read more...]
Father’s Day at The British Motor Museum
Plenty on offer for Father's Day at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Celebrate Father’s Day with a visit to the British Motor Museum when it hosts the Vintage Motor Cycle Club's Banbury Run on Sunday 16 June. Visitors can enjoy seeing the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at this annual event. The Run is the … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers restore record-breaking Sunbeam 1000hp’s gearbox
Another step along the restoration road for the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker, taken by engineers at the National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum). The three-speed gearbox built nearly a century ago for Sunbeam 1000hp to break the 200mph Land Speed Record barrier is being sympathetically cleaned and restored by National Motor Museum … [Read more...]
Four nostalgic motoring shows to take place at the British Motor Museum in July 2024
Enjoy four heritage shows at The British Motor Museum this July... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum will host four nostalgic motoring shows in July. These will include the Wythall Busfest on 6 July, the BMC & Leyland Show supported by Peter James Insurance on 14 July and the Old Ford Rally supported by Peter James Insurance and … [Read more...]
Classic and vintage commercials galore at The British Motor Museum
Travel backwards in time on the road at the 'Classic & Vintage Commercials Show' at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to step back in time when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 8 and 9 June. The show offers visitors a rare opportunity to reminisce about days … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble 2024
Kim Henson reports on this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble: Here’s his own story of the event… (All words and some photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson; remaining photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for providing his photographs). Once again I attended the Spring Autojumble, held within the grounds of the National Motor … [Read more...]
Minis and Metros to be celebrated at The British Motor Museum
Minis and Metros galore at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 2nd June... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). Visitors and enthusiasts can see hundreds of these beloved British cars when the British Motor Museum hosts the National Metro & Mini Show supported by Peter James Insurance on Sunday 2 June. This popular show is regarded as the favourite event of … [Read more...]
Custom and American Show at Beaulieu on Father’s Day, 16th June
If you like colourful custom cars and American vehicles, make your way to Beaulieu on Father's Day, Sunday 16th April (2024)... Beaulieu tells us: (All images and words from Beaulieu). For the chance to admire a unique range of vehicles and enjoy some great entertainment, Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show is the place to be this Father’s Day (16th June). There’s something for … [Read more...]
Crack detected in engine subframe of Beaulieu’s Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker
Crack detection discovered engine subframe crack (now repaired) in the National Motor Museum's Sunbeam 1000 hp, as their specialist workshop team continue the restoration of this unique and very special historic vehicle... They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). A visual inspection checked for potential problems, before a non-destructive … [Read more...]
Defibrillator donated to The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum has taken delivery of a donated defibrillator, which could be a life saver... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). A defibrillator has recently been donated to the British Motor Museum by Heart Health in Business, an organisation that educates businesses on their responsibility for preventing sudden cardiac deaths. The business was set … [Read more...]
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