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...]
Wheels-Alive Visits…
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...]
Jaguar Land Rover drives nature recovery in the National Forest
Global businesses unite to create Unity Wood in the heart of the National Forest A new eight-hectare woodland, Unity Wood, is set to take root in North West Leicestershire through a landmark collaboration between Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), its freight partners and the National Forest. Planted with around 13,000 native broadleaf trees, and designed with a reflection glade, wetland area and … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum prepares a new look at Britain’s Motoring Story
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Work has started on a £600,000 project that will give the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu a new look to its entrance hall and upper-gallery and re-introduce visitors to the story of motoring in Britain. The work will create a new contemporary museum display interpreting the ages of the development … [Read more...]
Young classic car restorer and round-the-world motorcyclist scoop Beaulieu 100 Awards
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). A young classic car restorer who set up a film production company and TV channel to inspire the next generation and a motorcyclist who rode around the world were two winners of the Beaulieu 100 awards at the annual dinner. The awards were presented by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu Patron and Founder of Beaulieu 100. Ethan Blake-Jones … [Read more...]
Gearing Up For Christmas at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Step into a Christmas to remember at the British Motor Museum from the 5 to 30 December. From their brand-new 12 Cars of Christmas trail to a hands-on sleigh-building workshop, there's festive fun for everyone to enjoy! The 12 Cars of Christmas sees six mischievous elves hiding in historic motors and … [Read more...]
Beaulieu events in 2026 – Early Bird tickets available now
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Tickets for Beaulieu’s 2026 events are now on sale, with many offering early bird savings to kick off an exciting new season of motoring highlights and family favourites. From thirteen vibrant Simply rallies and the lively Custom and American Show to the thrilling Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, visitors can look forward to grabbing … [Read more...]
‘A Palace House Christmas’ at opens to tell the magical story of pantomime at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). The first A Palace House Christmas is now open for visits to Beaulieu with a 14ft pantomime dame, fantastical mummer creatures, life-size Pollock theatre and theatrical installations to tell the magical story of pantomime. The new event was opened by Lord Montagu and Charlotte Lloyd Webber, who created the festive masterpiece with … [Read more...]
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