The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum has a basket full of cracking activities this Easter from 28 March to 12 April. Find mischievous rabbits on the Great Big Bunny Hunt, get stuck into a crafty challenge, and join one of the interactive family tours. Visit over the Easter Weekend, between 3 to 6 April, and embark on a … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive Visits…
Brooklands to celebrate centenary of Britain’s very first Grand Prix
Brooklands Museum tells us... (All photographs and text from Brooklands Museum). • 100 Grand Prix cars to mark special 100-year anniversary • Spectacular celebration at the birthplace of British motorsport • The world's first purpose-built racetrack honours its history • Iconic racers on show as well as crowd-pleasing action • Tickets now on sale for milestone tribute on … [Read more...]
Fun at Beaulieu for Easter 2026
Beaulieu celebrates Easter with family fun and a new look for the National Motor Museum. Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). This Easter at Beaulieu from the 28 March – 12 April, gather friends and family and be one of the first to experience the National Motor Museum’s brand new entrance hallway and explore the brand new gallery Driven: Britain’s Motoring … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host six classic and modern motoring shows this spring!
The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from the Museum). The British Motor Museum will host six classic and modern motoring shows this spring. These will include Rustival on 18 April, Ultimate BMW Show on 26 April, Gaydon Land Rover Show on 2 & 3 May, UK Slot Car Festival on 9 & 10 May, Vaux ALL on 17 May and TUCKED at the British Motor Museum on 24 May. … [Read more...]
‘Driven’ – Britain’s Motoring Story to be opened at The National motor Museum
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). One of the most significant changes to the National Motor Museum since it was built is about to be unveiled at Beaulieu. A new look entrance hall and upper gallery will house “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story”, a contemporary museum display interpreting the development of motoring in the UK. The … [Read more...]
Busy Beaulieu in 2026
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is set for an exciting year ahead, with 2026 bringing new experiences and returning favourites across the attraction. Leading the programme of developments is the opening of a brand-new entrance to the National Motor Museum, alongside the launch of the permanent gallery Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story, and Palace House … [Read more...]
‘Rustival’ returns for its fourth event at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). Rustival returns for its fourth event at the British Motor Museum on Saturday 18 April. Known by many as the ‘UK’s friendliest car show’, this family friendly event is a celebration of all vehicles, from car, commercial, bus and bike, and their enthusiasts! From clapped out to Concours - if it’s got … [Read more...]
New Vintage Market and Classic Car Park to feature at the 2026 Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
Beaulieu tells us... (All words from Beaulieu). (All photographs © Kim Henson). Motoring enthusiasts from all over are counting down to another unmissable Spring Autojumble at Beaulieu on 16th – 17th May. With hundreds of stands packed with automotive bargains and elusive spares, it’s a must-visit weekend for true petrol-heads. This year, event-goers will be treated to some brand-new … [Read more...]
Beaulieu to host BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, May 1st to 3rd
De-Graft Mensah and Lucy Chamberlain to create Make a Metre Matter Spaces at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2026... While of course this is a motoring magazine website, we know from feedback that our readers also have many interests, including gardening, and again this year the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair is to be held at the motoring centre extraordinaire that is Beaulieu – and visitors … [Read more...]
Simply Rallies return to Beaulieu for the 2026 season
Beaulieu tell us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s much-loved calendar of Simply Rallies is nearly here, much to the delight of petrol-head enthusiasts. Among the returning favourites are the hugely popular Simply Ford, Simply Japanese, Simply Audi and Simply BMW, with many more in between. Plus, a brand-new rally brings a diverse range of classic cars, spanning … [Read more...]
Young mechanics presented with award certificates for VW Beetle restoration
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us... (Photograph and all words from The Museum). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course and restored a classic yellow 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. Jon Murden, Chief Executive of the National Motor Museum says, “Every year a local church … [Read more...]
High Standards for the 2026 NEC Restoration Show
The Standard Motor Club will be back in force with a fine display of historic British cars at this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, due to take place between 20 and 22 March 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre. The Club tells us: (All words and photographs from The Standard Motor Club). The Club will have four cars on its stand in Hall 5: XD 9979 - Standard SLO, … [Read more...]
Trans-Atlantic partnership announced by the National Motor Museum for the World Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp tour
The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, England is partnering with CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services) company which will become its ‘Exclusive Logistics Partner’ in the USA to transport and display the iconic Sunbeam 1000hp – the first vehicle to exceed 200 mph - when it arrives in America in … [Read more...]
Restoration race is on after damage was discovered in the Sunbeam 1000HP Land Speed Record breaker’s front engine
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). National Motor Museum engineers have discovered cracks in all four engine blocks, drop damage and camshafts glued by oil in the restoration of the second engine of World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. Dismantling the front engine has revealed more problems than expected in the … [Read more...]
Fun at Beaulieu this February half-term
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Step through time this February half-term and get hands-on with historical activities at Beaulieu between the 14 - 22 February! Can you conquer the Beaulieu Card Challenge? Meet living history characters as you explore the attraction, and dive into their hands-on activities to earn your exclusive collectible cards. Plus, don’t … [Read more...]
Techtastic fun at The British Motor Museum this February half-term
Craft, Code and Create – at the British Motor Museum this February half-term. The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 14 – 22 February, the British Motor Museum offers families the chance to dive into a jam-packed week of fun activities. From coding to science shows and LEGO to techie tours, families can explore how design and … [Read more...]
Buckler’s Hard to feature on BBC Two’s ‘Digging For Britain’
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photograph and all words from the Buckler’s Hard team). Buckler's Hard in the New Forest is set to take centre stage in an upcoming episode of Digging for Britain on BBC Two, airing on 21 January at 9pm. The programme will offer viewers a fascinating insight into the 18th-century shipbuilding village and the recent archaeological excavations carried out on … [Read more...]
Metropolitan shines brightest on Boxing Day at Lakeland Motor Museum event
Lakeland Motor Museum’s annual Boxing Day 'Classic Drive and Ride In' event proved as popular as ever, drawing in huge crowds from across the UK... The Lakeland Motor Museum tells us: (Words and photographs from The Lakeland Motor Museum). Owners meet annually for the event in a bid to win the museum’s prestigious “Best of Boxing Day” Trophy. The 2025 winning vehicle is a very … [Read more...]
Harbour Master’s Beaulieu River Patrol Boat is a new investment for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
The Buckler's Hard team (with Beaulieu connections) tells us: (Photographs and words from the Buckler's Hard team). In the latest investment in Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, a Harbour Master’s RIB has been purchased to give improved access to all reaches of the Beaulieu River. The Highfield RIB has been named Snipe and, with a 150hp Honda engine, will be used by the yacht harbour team to … [Read more...]
Free exhibition about the Buckler’s Hard 2025 archaeological dig now open
The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust). The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard trust has opened a new free exhibition at the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard telling the story and showing the finds of this summer’s archaeological dig of the largest slipway. Buckler’s Hard village is famous as the private shipyard where 55 … [Read more...]
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