Did one of your family members work on the 1927 1000hp Sunbeam record breaker car at the firm's works in Wolverhampton? If so, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu would love to hear from you. They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is attempting to find the families of Sunbeam workers who built the 1000hp Land … [Read more...]
Events and Days Out
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British Motor Museum expands conference sales team, in response to demand
With conference bookings rising, The British Motor Museum has correspondingly expanded its conference sales team. The Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum, one of the leading Midlands conference and events venues, is delighted to report that conference business bookings have increased by 50% in the last year. In response to this demand, the Museum has expanded its Conference Sales team, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu gears up for 2024 events – and tickets are on sale now
Tickets go on sale for Beaulieu's varied events scheduled for 2024... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is getting ready for an exciting year ahead, with early bird tickets now on sale for the newly-announced 2024 event calendar*, which sees the return of much-loved shows and rallies for the busy new season. With plenty of great days out and memorable times with … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum names Lucas Oil as official Lubricant and Additives Partner
Lucas Oil enters agreement with the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, as official Lubricant and Additives Partner... The National Motor Museum tells us: An agreement to appoint the highly respected manufacturer of engine oils, additives and workshop lubricants, Lucas Oil, as the official Lubricant and Additives Partner for the National Motor Museum, was confirmed on the Lucas Oil stand at the … [Read more...]
Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to come to Beaulieu for one day on 13th November 2023
Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to visit Beaulieu – but be quick; it's only for one day! The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum). The Bloodhound LSR roadshow – the car aiming to break the land speed record and drive over 800mph visits the National Motor Museum (NMM) at Beaulieu on Monday 13th November between midday and 5pm. … [Read more...]
Bloodhound Land Speed Record car visits The British Motor Museum
'The world's fastest car' visits the British Motor Museum, in search of a new driver... They tell us: The fastest car on earth, the ‘Bloodhound Land Speed Record’ car, visited the British Motor Museum on Wednesday, 8 November, as part of a national roadshow to find a new driver. The roadshow, which is taking place at various locations from 8 – 14 November, is offering this once-in-a-lifetime … [Read more...]
Early Bird large savings as Christmas comes to Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us about their Christmas festivities... (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get into the Christmas spirit at Beaulieu this festive period by coming together with family and friends to celebrate the season in style. From pantomime rehearsals and Christmas carols to outdoor theatre performances and seeing Father Christmas, there’s something for everyone this Christmas. … [Read more...]
Popular demand ensures return of British Motor Museum Late events
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Back by popular demand is the first of the season’s British Motor Museum Late events for Autumn 2023. The Museum will host an exclusive opportunity for visitors to look around the Collections Centre at a special evening on Tuesday 14 November from 5:30pm. Visitors will have 3 hours to explore the … [Read more...]
Hurry if you would like to see the 205.4 mph Aston Martin Bulldog at The British Motor Museum
The Aston Martin Bulldog that reached 205.4 mph earlier this year is now on display at The British Motor Museum – but only for two weeks until 13th November 2023. They tell us: (Image and text from The British Motor Museum). The Bulldog’s arrival at the museum, escorted by a Hollywood film crew, came hot on the heels of it being filmed at Classic Motor Cars Ltd (CMC) in Bridgnorth, … [Read more...]
Donation enables Beaulieu to conserve and rebind historic motoring publications
The National Motor Museum has received a generous financial donation to enable its research library to carry out important conservation work on a rare magazine collection held at the Collections Centre in Beaulieu. The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu; photos © National Motor Museum) The National Motor Museum has received a generous financial donation to … [Read more...]
Three amazing Sunbeams from the National Motor Museum to appear at the Classic Motor Show in November
Three record breaker Sunbeams travel from Beaulieu to the midlands for the Classic Motor Show at Birmingham's N.E.C. The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum; images © National Motor Museum). Three historic Sunbeam vehicles produced in Wolverhampton – including two record breaking Land Speed Record cars - are being exhibited at the Classic … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards 2023
The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of the three finalists in the Collection category in this year's Royal Automobile Club's Historic Awards. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of … [Read more...]
An evening with McLaren – at the British Motor Museum
An exclusive McLaren evening in December at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host an exciting evening event on Monday 4 December, ‘An Evening With McLaren’. Visitors can join two of McLaren’s Chief Engineers, Geoff Grose and Sandy Holford (pictured below), to gain an insight into the evolution … [Read more...]
Half-term fun at Buckler’s Hard on and next to Beaulieu River, Hampshire
All aboard the Beaulieu River Cruise to follow TV’s paddle to Buckler’s Hard at half-term... They tell us: (All images and words from Buckler's Hard). October 2023 half-term offers the last chance to step on board the Beaulieu River Cruise to explore the Beaulieu River which recently featured in Channel 4’s The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin. Follow her paddle along the … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum’s Sunbeam 1000hp original markings revealed by soda blasting
Markings hidden for nearly 100 years have been uncovered on the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). Specialist soda blasting has revealed original mechanics’ markings on Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp as the National Motor Museum carried out the next major stage of its … [Read more...]
Matt Damon’s movie motorbike on show at The National Motor Museum
Matt Damon's movie motorbike stars at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (Words and images from The National Motor Museum). A Greek police motorcycle ridden by Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in Paul Greengrass' action-thriller sequel Jason Bourne is now at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu. In the film Bourne rode this motorcycle through a riot in Athens, after stealing it from … [Read more...]
Two family-friendly model shows coming up at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum will be hosting two significant indoor model shows this October, appealing to all the family. They tell us: The Large Model Aircraft Show returns on Sunday 22 October, when visitors can see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft. Organised by the Large Model Association, this popular family show also has specialist traders selling everything in model … [Read more...]
Sole surviving Hillman GT displayed at The British Motor Museum
Only ‘Hillman GT’ left in existence goes on display at the British Motor Museum! They tell us (words and photographs from The British Motor Museum): The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that a 1969 Hillman GT from the Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics TV show has proudly gone on display. It was bought by the show in 2022 as a restoration project at auction for £5.3K and is … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring Report by Chris Adamson – Area Secretary Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners’ Club (MGOC) Photos by Chris Adamson (CA) and Steve Favell (SF). Steve is Area Secretary at Winchester MGOC On 30th September 2023 MG enthusiasts from across the South of England gathered in the parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to … [Read more...]
Festive lunches and dinners to come at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum announces a programme of festive lunches and dinners. They tell us: The British Motor Museum has launched a range of festive lunches and dinners, served in the roof-top Sky Suite this Christmas. The Museum offers a unique sense of occasion for any event during the festive period, whether it’s for a corporate Christmas party or a shared table with family and friends. … [Read more...]
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