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Events and Days Out

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Easter fun at Beaulieu

18th March 2025

Exciting new attractions & displays to be unveiled this Easter at Beaulieu... They tell us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). This Easter at Beaulieu, get ready to explore exciting BRAND-NEW attractions and displays, opening just in time for the holidays. From 5th April, immerse yourself in fresh interactive experiences including the launch of new attraction We Had One of … [Read more...]

Sophia Myles (‘Lady Penelope’) reunited with her ‘Thunderbirds’ car at The British Motor Museum

14th March 2025

'Lady Penelope' meets 'FAB 1' again! The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Sophia Myles, who starred as Lady Penelope in the 2004 film Thunderbirds, paid a visit to the British Motor Museum on 10 March to be reunited with her iconic car. The famous pink car has been on display at the Museum since 2005 and this was the first time Sophia … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to host two exclusive ‘Evening With’ events, with Peter Stevens and Mike Brewer

14th March 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us.. (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has announced two more exclusive ‘Evening With’ series, one with Peter Stevens, a name synonymous with British car design on 14 April and the other with Mike Brewer, car dealer turned presenter, on 12 May. Peter's distinguished design career spans a broad range of iconic … [Read more...]

‘Simply’ Marvellous – at Beaulieu during 2025

8th March 2025

Beaulieu 'Simply' events to feature special displays... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Another exciting season of Simply rallies is just around the corner at Beaulieu. Motoring enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with an impressive fourteen Simply rallies taking place in the beautiful grounds. Among those returning to the stellar line-up is the hugely popular … [Read more...]

Easter Egg-citement at The British Motor Museum

4th March 2025

Easter time fun galore at The British Motor Museum... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has got a cracking line up of egg-cellent Easter Holiday activities to get stuck into from 5 – 27 April! Children and families can crack the code in the puzzling Family Trail, get creative with an egg-ceptional craft activity, and test … [Read more...]

Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble will offer classic cars and spares galore, plus Vintage treats a-plenty

27th February 2025

This year's Beaulieu Spring Autojumble will take place on 17th and 18th May and will provide a wide variety of interest to all classic vehicle enthusiasts. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Motor enthusiasts across the UK and overseas are eagerly anticipating another fantastic Spring Autojumble on 17th-18th May. With stunning car club displays and hundreds of … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to host largest BMW meet in the UK for a fourth year

26th February 2025

BMWs galore will be on show at The British Motor Museum on 27th April... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Briish Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is hosting the UK’s largest BMW meet when it returns to Gaydon for a fourth year on Sunday 27 April! The ‘Ultimate BMW Meet’ is the perfect event for BMW enthusiasts, uniting fans of classics, latest models, and … [Read more...]

Something for everyone during a busy programme at Beaulieu for 2025

24th February 2025

  An action-packed year awaits at Beaulieu with new exhibitions and displays. They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is ready for an exciting 2025, with brand new displays to see including interactive attraction “We Had One Of Those”, private rooms in Palace House opening to the public for the first time, and an Icons of F1 display … [Read more...]

The National Motor Museum launches a new dynamic website

20th February 2025

The brakes are off for a new look National Motor Museum website... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum has launched a brand-new website to enable motoring enthusiasts and history buffs world-wide to discover the story of motoring in Britain. The new look website – www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk - reflects the Museum’s new … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum engineers complete the rebuild of the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker’s rear engine

13th February 2025

Sunbeam 1000hp milestone as National Motor Museum engineers complete the rear engine rebuild... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). In a landmark stage of the Sunbeam 1000hp restoration, National Motor Museum engineers have almost completed the rebuild of its rear engine after years of work to strip, clean and restore it. Sunbeam had only run … [Read more...]

Move fast to secure Early Bird tickets for Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in August

11th February 2025

Early Bird tickets for Supercar Weekend selling out fast! (All photographs and words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu tells us: Another weekend of high-performance thrills are set to take the south coast by storm at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 2-3 August. With only a few hundred Early Bird tickets remaining from the original batch of 1,000, supercar enthusiasts should act fast to save on their … [Read more...]

Students restore a Hillman Super Minx to its former glory and are presented with award certificates

7th February 2025

Young mechanics presented with award certificates at the National Motor Museum, for classic Super Minx restoration... The Museum tells us... (All words from The National Motor Museum; photographs ©National Motor Museum/ Adrian Pennells ). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course … [Read more...]

A new Young Artists Competition at The British Motor Museum

6th February 2025

The British Motor Museum launches a new Young Artists Competition, and teases details of Gallery 2025... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to launch a new Young Artists Competition to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, The Gallery 2025. This exclusive contest with the theme ‘The car and the environment’ gives young … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum grant from the Wolfson Foundation will help towards transforming the museum

30th January 2025

The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £75,000 grant to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Museum will use the funding towards the cost of refurbishing the ground floor galleries - transforming the entrance and welcome, and to develop a new Ages of Motoring gallery. The Wolfson … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum hosting two more fascinating evening ‘Late’ events!

29th January 2025

They tell us: (All photographs and words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has announced two more evening Museum Late events. 'From Sketch to Street' takes place on 11 February and 'Backstage Tours' takes place on 11 March. On 11 February visitors will have the chance to see the Collections Team showcase the fascinating work they do to keep the Museum running. This … [Read more...]

Fun with coding and creativity at The British Motor Museum during the February 2025 half-term

28th January 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 15 – 23 February, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to dive into the world of car design and technology with a jam-packed week of fun activities. With so much to explore and discover, younger visitors can learn how design and technology shape the world around us whilst … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum renews partnership with Peter James Insurance for another year

22nd January 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with Peter James Insurance, one of the UK’s leading classic vehicle insurance brands, for a second year. The renewal of the partnership cements Peter James Insurance as a pillar of the classic vehicle community and … [Read more...]

Photographic competition winner captures cheeky Beaulieu River resident

17th January 2025

Lord Montagu has selected Oliver Crockett’s shot (above) of a cheeky Beaulieu River seal as the winner of the 2024 photography competition... The Beaulieu River team tells us... (All words and photographs sent from the Beaulieu River Team). Oliver’s photo was chosen by Lord Montagu to take the top spot and claim a £200 prize. His winning photo will also feature in the 2025 Beaulieu River Tide … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum’s Racing pride exhibition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in motor sport

15th January 2025

The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). A new exhibition at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will explore hidden histories and signpost a way forward for more inclusivity in motorsport. The Museum has worked with Racing Pride to showcase LGBTQ+ heritage and achievement in motorsport - a fascinating part of the history of … [Read more...]

New photographic exhibition, ‘Beaulieu River: In Focus’ highlights the beauty of Buckler’s Hard and surrounding areas

11th January 2025

Buckler's Hard and the beautiful areas around the village are celebrated in this new exhibition,'Beaulieu River: In Focus'. They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Known for its maritime history and picturesque landscapes, the 18th-century village of Buckler's Hard (just down the road from, and closely linked with, Beaulieu, hence its inclusion on Wheels-Alive) has long … [Read more...]

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