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Beaulieu Spring Autojumble returns for 2022

3rd March 2022

After a two year enforced absence, due to Covid-19, this year Beaulieu is pleased to host once again their Spring Autojumble... (All photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: One of Beaulieu’s best-loved events, Spring Autojumble, will be returning on 14th and 15th May, taking its rightful place in the packed events calendar after a two-year absence. Following … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum salutes National Lottery

1st March 2022

British Motor Museum supports 'National lottery Open Week' #thankstoyou campaign... They tell us: Every week National Lottery players raise over £30 million for good cause projects. Having benefited from National Lottery funding, the British Motor Museum is delighted to be supporting the Open Week by offering discounted entry to all National Lottery players. From 19 - 27 March the Museum is … [Read more...]

Beaulieu seeks storytellers to join their team

19th February 2022

Beaulieu is looking for storytellers for visitor engagement hosts... They tell us: Beaulieu is searching for talented storytellers with a passion for bringing history to life, as it looks to recruit new visitor engagement hosts for 2022 to join its busy team. Could you play the role of a loveable 1930s mechanic in the National Motor Museum, ready to drive any number of historic vehicles … [Read more...]

Sir John Black birthday celebrations at The British Motor Museum

10th February 2022

Standard and Triumph enthusiasts gathered with their cars today, 10th February 2022, at The British Motor Museum, in honour of Sir John Black... Today the British Motor Museum hosted around 50 Triumphs and Standards which turned up as part of the ‘Drive your Triumph Day’. The Museum displayed both the last Stag and the last TR7 (from their collection) outside the Museum for Triumph … [Read more...]

‘Simply’ a great idea to visit Beaulieu…

8th February 2022

A busy summer of 'Simply' events at Beaulieu awaits enthusiasts... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: Beaulieu will be getting its busy 2022 events season off to a great start with a trio of vibrant Simply rallies, with Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 3rd April, Simply Audi on Sunday 10th April and new event Simply Italian on Sunday … [Read more...]

Formula One fun at The British Motor Museum

3rd February 2022

More Formula One fun in store at The British Motor Museum February half term’s Formula 1 family activities will continue at the British Motor Museum with the arrival of a BRM chassis IV P15 Type 1 V16. The BRM Type 15 was a Formula One racing car of the early 1950s and British Racing Motors were the UK’s first Formula One team. The car will go on display at the Museum from 17 February to 1 March, … [Read more...]

Gadget Fascination Galore at Beaulieu this February Half-term

1st February 2022

  Beaulieu has fascinating gadgets on show, plus displays and activities to suit all the family, why not visit this February 2022 half-term? This is what they tell us... Get to grips with gadgets at Beaulieu this February half-term, 19th – 27th February, with the chance to discover incredible devices and amazing inventions as you explore the Beaulieu attraction. Come face-to-face … [Read more...]

February date for the next British Motor Museum evening quiz

25th January 2022

The next quiz night at The British Motor Museum will take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022... The British Motor Museum Quiz Night is back by popular demand on Tuesday 8 February, following on from the highly successful inaugural quiz held in November. The fun and entertaining evening will again be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. Danny Hopkins, … [Read more...]

Motoring For Fun – MSV’s ‘Drive!’ at Donington Park in Three British Classics.

20th January 2022

George Loveridge describes an enjoyable 'classic' day out to Donington Park... Giles Dive, Jim, Guy, and George Loveridge take their classic British cars to Donington Park for trackside action at one of Motorsport Vision’s ‘Drive!’ events. All words and photos ©George Loveridge At the close of 2020, I was checking my emails when a notification from MSV (Motorsport Vision) popped up, … [Read more...]

Beaulieu looks ahead to a busy year of events

11th January 2022

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is looking forward to a full programme of events through 2022... (All photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). This is what they say: Beaulieu is getting ready for an exciting new year, with historic motors and characters coming to life, the new Bond in Motion – No Time To Die exhibition, and a packed events calendar, all in the year of … [Read more...]

Formula 1 fun at British Motor Museum

5th January 2022

February 2022 Half-term break provides Formula 1 interest at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum team tells us... It’s all about Formula 1 fun at the British Motor Museum during half term from 19 – 27 February with a host of exciting racing themed family activities! Families can also discover the much loved British sports cars from manufacturers such as Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, McLaren and Aston … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum gears up for a busy 2022

29th December 2021

Above: A 'Gaydon Gathering' at The British Motor Museum A full schedule of events has been arranged for 2022 at The British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has announced a schedule of over 30 motoring shows including several new events for 2022. This is a sizable increase on previous years and is testament to the popularity and demand for events at the Museum. On Tuesday 18 January … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum invites you to meet the team in their ‘Factor us In’ exhibition

16th December 2021

Evening event at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 18th January 2022 showcases the 'Factor Us In' team and characters... all about the U.K.'s motor industry and its history. The British Motor Museum is to host an exclusive evening for visitors to join the ‘Factor Us In’ exhibition team and delve deeper into the history of the West Midlands motor industry. This special evening takes place on 18 … [Read more...]

‘No Time To Die’ Land Rover Defender on display at The British Motor Museum

28th November 2021

'No Time To Die' Land Rover Defender can be seen at The British Motor Museum... James Bond fans are in for a treat as one of the Land Rover Defenders from the latest Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ is now on display at the British Motor Museum. The film, which stars Daniel Craig in his fifth and final Bond film, aired in cinemas on 30 September. One of three Defender V8s used in the high octane … [Read more...]

The name’s Bond… at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

17th October 2021

BOND IN MOTION – NO TIME TO DIE EXHIBITION, NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, BEAULIEU REPORT & PHOTOS (APART FROM THREE IMAGES FROM THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, AND INDIVIDUALLY CREDITED) COPYRIGHT CHRIS ADAMSON, WHO ATTENDED... Film fans visiting that National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will be hoping to be stirred rather than shaken by a new big screen inspired exhibition. ‘Bond in Motion – No … [Read more...]

‘Esports’ gaming at The British Motor Museum during the October half-term

15th October 2021

New activities over the coming half-term break... The British Motor Museum has teamed up with the University of Warwick this half term from Saturday 23 to Thursday 28 October to host their new, state-of-the-art Esports Centre. This is the first time that the Esports Centre has taken to the road giving visitors to the Museum the opportunity to have a go on one of the 24 gaming … [Read more...]

Discounted entry to The British Motor Museum under ‘National Lottery Days Out’ campaign…

14th October 2021

Buy a Lotto ticket and get a £25 voucher... Visitors to the British Motor Museum will be able to redeem a £25 voucher on admission this autumn thanks to its participation in a new National Lottery Days Out campaign with VisitBritain, the national tourism agency. National Lottery players who purchase a Lotto ticket from this October, will be able to redeem a £25 voucher against entry tickets to … [Read more...]

Quiz Night at The British Motor Museum

11th October 2021

Coming very soon – a new Quiz Night at the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new Quiz Night on Tuesday 9 November, in the first of a new series of Museum Lates running over the winter months. The quiz will be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. All proceeds of the event will go towards the vital work of the British Motor … [Read more...]

New membership scheme for the British Motor Museum

24th September 2021

You can now become a member of the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has launched a new membership scheme as part of the Museum’s plans to engage with more audiences, share its collections more widely and become more financially resilient. As home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars, the British Motor Museum is an independent Museum and registered … [Read more...]

Science marvels at half term at The British Motor Museum

15th September 2021

Science is the word at The British Motor Museum... No matter your age, visit the British Motor Museum this half term from 23 – 31 October to be dazzled by science!  The Mad Scientists will be shining a light on headlamps and the science behind them. There will be illuminating hands-on sessions as they reflect on the science of lights with the amazing Lucas Collection, one of the world’s largest … [Read more...]

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