'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...]
Wheels-Alive Visits…
The name’s Bond… at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
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
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…
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
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
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
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...]
The Great British Model Railway Show to come to The British Motor Museum
If you are interested in model railways, you should enjoy this Show at The British Motor Museum at the end of October 2021... The British Motor Museum is to host the Great British Model Railway Show, a family friendly show which is one of the biggest model railway shows in the Midlands. Dedicated to model trains and layouts, the show will take place on Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 October. The … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to offer free evening events into the autumn
Go along to The British Motor Museum to enjoy a free 'Gaydon Gathering' evening... The British Motor Museum is to host its next FREE 'Gaydon Gathering' evening on Tuesday 14 September from 5pm – 8:30pm. The event, which was re-launched in April this year, is an informal evening aimed at motoring enthusiasts and is completely free to attend. These friendly gatherings take place outdoors on the … [Read more...]
Retro Trucks Show to come to Gaydon
Trucks classic and modern all set to amaze at the British Motor Museum... Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon when the British Motor Museum hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September. Now in its eleventh year, truck enthusiasts can see an array of powerful trucks from some of the top manufacturers including Volvo, Scania, DAF, Foden and ERF … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Heritage vehicles on display at The British Motor Museum
Vauxhall's unique collection of its classic models is now at Gaydon and 30 of the 50 vehicles are on show to the public... Further to Vauxhall’s announcement last week that its famous heritage collection will now be housed at the British Motor Museum, the Museum is delighted to reveal that a selection of around 30 vehicles are now on display for visitors to enjoy. The collection, which totals … [Read more...]
Two key anniversaries to be celebrated at ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’
Interested in Jaguars and their history? 'Jaguars at Gaydon' is the event to be at on 4th September... The British Motor Museum will host ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on 4 September which will celebrate two key milestones – Sir William Lyon’s 120th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the XK8. The first ever ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ took place last September and is a joint show between the Museum and the … [Read more...]
There were free places for children in holiday workshops at the British Motor Museum…
The British Motor Museum has taken part in the successful 'Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)' programme... The British Motor Museum participated in the government ‘Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme’ which ran from 9 – 13 August offering free places for children aged 8 - 12. Up to 15 children per day took part in a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) … [Read more...]
All systems go for this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Beaulieu Autojumble is back, and with a 'Forgotten Favourites' line-up... Beaulieu is calling for everyday cars of the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties to join its new display Forgotten Favourites, part of the award-winning International Autojumble which will return on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September. Honouring the cars of 1960-1990 that used to be on every street corner, but are now … [Read more...]
Electric Vehicles Show at The British Motor Museum
Electric vehicles galore at The British Motor Museum THIS Saturday, 7th August... The British Motor Museum is to host the Electric Vehicles Festival on Saturday 7 August. The Show, which began in 2019, will give visitors the opportunity to see hundreds of electric vehicles on display. All Fully Pure Electrics (BEV) are welcome to join the show for a celebration and display their vehicles … [Read more...]
Lorry and van loads of nostalgia at The British Motor Museum
Love classic commercials? The British Motor Museum is hosting its 'Classic and Vintage Commercial Show' on 14th and 15th August... The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to look back to the vehicles that roamed the roads of yesteryear when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 14 & 15 August. The show offers visitors a rare opportunity to reminisce about days gone by … [Read more...]
‘Factor Us In’ local motor industry exhibition opens at the British Motor Museum
Celebrating the local West Midlands motor industry, the new 'Factor Us In' exhibition at the British Motor Museum has just opened, and will run until summer 2022... This new exhibition from the British Motor Museum 'Factor Us In' opened on 22 July and is the culmination of a two year-project to uncover the fascinating stories behind the motor industry and of the people who worked and lived around … [Read more...]
Free ‘Gaydon Gathering’ at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 13th July
Get to Gaydon for a free evening event NEXT Tuesday, 13th July 2021... ...BUT please note that you need to pre-book... The British Motor Museum advises that is to host its next FREE ‘Gaydon Gathering’ evening on Tuesday 13 July from 5pm – 8:30pm. The event, which was re-launched in April this year, is an informal evening aimed at motoring enthusiasts and is completely free to attend. These … [Read more...]
‘Nature’ trail at the British Motor Museum
Explore nature at The British Motor Museum... They tell us... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to explore nature in their car collection this summer from 22 July – 2 September. Many car designers and engineers have taken inspiration from nature. Families can explore these fun facts with a 'nature trail' to seek out all that blooms, squawks and roars in the Museum. Along the way … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum announces new ‘Factor Us In’ exhibition
New exhibition at the British Motor Museum looks at how the motor industry in the West Midlands has affected life there for more than 100 years... This new exhibition from the British Motor Museum 'Factor Us In' will open on 22 July and is the culmination of a two year-project to uncover the fascinating stories behind the motor industry and of the people who worked and lived around it. In a year … [Read more...]