A much-loved small British car with a great history and wonderful legacy... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Austin Seven with 7 marvellous activities from the 22 July – 5 September. Visitors can uncover this great little car’s history and look at some of its exciting adventures with the chance to explore the new exhibition ‘Small car. Big … [Read more...]
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Queen’s Baton Relay to visit The British Motor Museum in July
On Friday 22nd July the Birmingham Queen's Baton Relay will visit the British Motor Museum, as part of the relay route around Britain... The British Motor Museum tells us: The Baton will spend 10 days in the West Midlands during its final journey through England this summer. During its time in the Stratford-on-Avon District, the Queen's Baton Relay will also visit the Recreation Ground in … [Read more...]
Amazing vehicles attend Beaulieu’s 2022 Hot Rod and Custom Show
On display at Beaulieu were awesome machines created with incredible skill, enthusiasm and attention to detail... (All photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu tells us... Over 5,400 visitors and participants took part in Beaulieu’s vibrant Hot Rod and Custom Show, with a busy line-up of impressive customised cars and bikes, dancing, music and trade stands making it an enjoyable Father’s Day … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum Beaulieu launches after-hours ‘Classic Grille’ evenings
A new series of evening events is being launched this summer at Beaulieu... (All photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us: The National Motor Museum is throwing open its doors to classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts this summer for three special after-hours events, as it introduces its brand new Classic Grille evenings on 22nd June, 20th July and 24th August, as part of the celebrations of … [Read more...]
Unique Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum
Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum for just one day, as part of its 'Round Britain Relay' tour... The TS2, built at Banner Lane in Coventry, was the first right-hand drive 'TR' model, built in 1953 and before the TR2 production run started, right at the start of the long and illustrious TR sports car story. 'TS2' relates to the 'Chassis' number. TS2 will be visiting the British … [Read more...]
Six top motoring shows at The British Motor Museum in July
Historic vehicles galore at the British Motor Museum during July... They tell us: The British Motor Museum will be hosting six fantastic motoring shows in July which will include the Wythall Busfest on 2 July, the Electric Vehicle Festival on 3 July, the BMC & Leyland Show on 10 July, the Old Ford Rally and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 17 July & the Big MINI show on 24 July. The … [Read more...]
Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (‘STEM’) at The British motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is to host a special day for girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths on Wednesday 29th June 2022... They tell us: This event will feature a host of interactive STEM based activities for girls in secondary school years 8 to 10. The day will begin with an exclusive keynote presentation and Q&A with Louise Reynolds, Vehicle Line Director at Jaguar Land … [Read more...]
Minis, Metros and MINIS to be celebrated at The British Motor Museum
Minis and Metros plus MINIS galore at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 5th June... They tell us... Visitors can celebrate two of Britain’s much loved small car marques when the British Motor Museum hosts the ‘National Metro & Mini Show’ on Sunday 5 June. This popular show is regarded as the main event of the year for owners of Metros, classic Minis, and modern MINIs to come together. … [Read more...]
A welcome return for Beaulieu’s 2022 Spring Autojumble
This year’s Spring Autojumble was held at Beaulieu over the weekend of 14th and 15th May, and to the joy of attendees and stallholders, was dry for the Saturday of the event, although cloud and rain made their presence felt on the Sunday. Kim Henson was delighted to be there again, following the springtime show’s absence since May 2019, due to Covid-19 lockdowns etc. Here’s how he saw … [Read more...]
A Right Royal Day Out at The British Motor Museum
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee – celebrate at The British Motor Museum this half term... They tell us: With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place during May half term (28 May – 5 June), the British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate the royal cars in their collection. A number of vehicles from the Royal household are on display including the first bespoke royal Land … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum invites 1970s classics and their owners to help celebrate 50 years of the Museum
50 years on from the opening of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, owners of 1970s cars are being invited to join in the celebrations... They tell us: Beaulieu is inviting owners of Seventies classics to join a party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum. If your pride and joy is the glamorous Ford Cortina Mk III of its day, popular Escort or Mini, or even a … [Read more...]
Father’s Day activities at The British Motor Museum
A wide variety of ideas for Father's Day... suggested by The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum has plenty of ideas for Father’s Day on Sunday 19 June, whether it’s a special day out or a unique gift that you are looking for. Those visiting the Museum on Father’s Day itself, can enjoy the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at the annual Vintage Motor Cycle … [Read more...]
‘Museum on the Move’ at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum will be hosting a members' only 'Museum on the Move' event on the evening of Friday, 29th April... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new and exclusive Members only event on Friday 29 April that will bring the car collection to life like never before. ‘Museum on the Move’ offers Members an exciting opportunity to ride in a selection of … [Read more...]
All-electric Lightning GT to go on display at The British Motor Museum
All-electric British-built Lightning GT is to go on display at The British Motor Museum until 2024... They tell us: One of two Lightning GTs ever made will be displayed at the British Motor Museum until 2024 and is the latest exciting and impressive vehicle to go on display at the Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The Lightning GT was created and built in just nine months by a small team at the … [Read more...]
National Motoring Museum celebrates 50 years with ‘The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects’
Lord Montagu with The National Motor Museum's 1903 de Dion Bouton. Golden Anniversary celebrations for the National Motor Museum include 'The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects' exhibition. They tell us (all words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu): In celebration of the landmark golden half-century of the National Motor Museum, an anniversary exhibition telling The Story … [Read more...]
FREE Gaydon Gathering events at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum announces dates for the free-of-charge 2022 Gaydon Gatherings... The British Motor Museum’s 'Gaydon Gathering' events return for 2022 on Tuesday 12 April from 5pm – 8pm. Informal, fun evenings aimed at motoring enthusiasts, these events are completely free to attend, taking place outdoors on the Museum's arenas on the second Tuesday every month. Up to 500 vehicles … [Read more...]
Fun This Easter 2022 at Beaulieu
Get set for a great (in fact, phantasmagorical) day out at Beaulieu this Easter... Beaulieu tells us: Hop to it and celebrate Easter at Beaulieu as history comes to life, with the chance to experience remarkable vehicles and meet colourful characters out and about in the attraction from 9th to 24th April. With historic vehicles in motoring parades, Chitty rides, Living History characters … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum hosts Land Rover Show
Land Rover Show to be held for the eighth time at The British Motor Museum... The hugely popular Gaydon Land Rover Show returns for its eighth year on 7 & 8 May at the British Motor Museum. The dedicated weekend show will once again showcase hundreds of Land Rovers from 1948 to the present day and is one of the biggest days in the calendar for Land Rover fans and families. The Jaguar Land … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum salutes ‘Drive It Day’
Discounted entry at The British Motor Museum for classic car owners on Drive It Day... The British Motor Museum is celebrating the national Drive It Day on Sunday 24 April by offering owners who arrive in a classic car discounted Museum entry. Drive It Day is again supporting the NSPCC ChildLine and raising funds for this worthwhile charity. Last year Drive it Day raised over £40,000 for the … [Read more...]
Mini themes galore this Easter at The British Motor Museum
Mini Madness at The British Motor Museum this Easter, 2022... It’s all about ‘Mini Madness’ at the British Motor Museum this Easter from 9 -24 April with a host of exciting Mini themed family activities! Families can explore the Museum on a Family Trail, join the Mini mad characters on a family tour or design and make a Mini in the air drying clay workshops. On 13 and 20 April, children can join … [Read more...]
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