The National Motor Museum tells us: All words from the National Motor Museum; all photographs in the exhibition from the Museum and © Courtesy of Caravan magazine and Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection The Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection, in partnership with the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, are to present Pitch Up and Carry On, a new exhibition opening 13 September 2025 … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive Visits…
Best hypercar line-up so far at this year’s Beaulieu Supercar weekend
Beaulieu tells us... (Photographs and all wortds from Beaulieu). On 2nd and 3rd August, over one thousand supercars arrived for the highly anticipated Beaulieu Supercar Weekend with its most impressive display of hypercars yet. Thousands of supercar enthusiasts flocked to the family-friendly event to witness the astonishing line-up of prestige vehicles and heart-racing demonstrations … [Read more...]
New TV series of ‘We Had One of Those’ to launch on Rewind TV this summer…
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is excited to announce a brand-new TV series coming to Rewind TV this summer, showcasing its newest attraction We Had One of Those. Hosted by TV presenter and radio DJ Alex Dyke, the programme shares its name with the newest attraction and takes viewers inside this brand new, permanent, and interactive exhibition, … [Read more...]
Retro Truck Show to be hosted at The British Motor Museum
More than 300 modern and classic trucks are expected! The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). On Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September the British Motor Museum will host over 300 trucks at the Retro Truck Show. Modern and classic trucks will once again descend on Gaydon for this popular show - one of the largest truck shows in the calendar! … [Read more...]
Historic motoring anniversary celebrated as National Motor Museum takes Sunbeam 350hp Blue Bird to Wales
The National Motor Museum took the iconic Sunbeam 350hp vehicle to Pendine in Carmarthenshire, Wales on Monday 21st July to celebrate the centenary anniversary of its World Land Speed Record in 1925. In a separate report for Wheels-Alive (and also available from earlier today on this website), Robin Roberts described the event from his perspective, and what follows here is the story of this … [Read more...]
Limited edition ultra-luxury Bentley goes on display at the National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is hosting a special time-limited spotlight display of the Bentley Batur built by Mulliner, the bespoke and special vehicle division. With a limited production run of just 18 coupés and 16 convertibles, the Batur is the most powerful non-hybrid assisted Bentley ever built. The Museum tells us: (Photograph and words from The National Motor Museum). This … [Read more...]
‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ exhibition opens at The British Motor Museum
The muscically-connected 'Beep-Beep, Yeah!' exhibition opened on Thursday 17th July at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... As recently heralded in advance (on 16th July) on Wheels-Alive (https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/beep-beep-yeah-exhibition-to-open-at-the-british-motor-museum/) the 'Beep-Beep, Yeah!' exhibition has now opened for the summer. The photographs of aspects of the display, shown … [Read more...]
‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ exhibition to open at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is to launch a brand-new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ which will open on 18 July and run until spring 2026 in the new Rubery Owen Gallery. The centrepiece of this exciting exhibition is a Rolls-Royce once owned by music legend, John Lennon! From the favourite tunes we play when we’re driving, to the songs that were inspired by motoring cities; push button … [Read more...]
New dig to start at shipbuilding village as Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust launches
Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust tells us: (Photograph and all words from Buckler's Hard). New charitable trust Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust has been established to deliver education and heritage projects about the history of shipbuilding at Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River. The charity trustees, led by Mary Montagu-Scott (pictured above), are excited to have started the … [Read more...]
A summer of fun at Beaulieu
Join Beaulieu for what promises to be an unforgettable summer of fun for the whole family from 19 July – 5 September. They tell us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Marvel at the NEW Icons of F1 display in the National Motor Museum and gets hands-on in new attraction We Had One of Those. See striking sculptures in Sculpture at Beaulieuand catch thrilling motoring parades and … [Read more...]
Lakeland Motor Museum kicks off the start of The Club Triumph Coast 2 Coast Run
Lakeland Motor Museum was the starting point for Club Triumph's Coast 2 Coast Run... (All words from The Lakeland Motor Museum; all photographs credited to Club Triumph). The Lakeland Motor Museum provided the starting off point for a long-distance Coast to Coast driving route for owners and members of Club Triumph this June. On midsummers day, 39 beautifully maintained triumphs … [Read more...]
New Chief Executive Officer for The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that Peter Armstrong has been appointed Chief Executive Officer from 1 September following the retirement of Jeff Coope. Jeff retired from the Museum in March after 23 years of dedicated service. Originally from the UK, Peter has been living and working … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum to take Sunbeam 350hp Blue Bird to Wales for the World Land Speed Record centenary
The National Motor Museum is taking the iconic Sunbeam 350hp vehicle to Pendine in Carmarthenshire, Wales to celebrate the centenary anniversary of its World Land Speed Record in 1925. The Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The car christened ‘Blue Bird’ by its driver Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE, was the first to exceed 150 mph (240 km/h). The World … [Read more...]
Simply great rallies at Beaulieu this summer
Simply enjoy the Beaulieu Rallies scheduled for summer 2025... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photopgraphs from Beaulieu). The season of Simply rallies ramps up this summer at Beaulieu, with some of the most popular events of its calendar fast approaching. From rugged Land Rovers to elegant Aston Martins and timeless Jaguars, there’s a dedicated rally to suit all motoring tastes. Simply … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum and Panivox awarded a LaunchPad grant
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum, in collaboration with Panivox, is proud to announce it has been awarded funding through the Innovate UK Launchpad: Immersive and Creative - Coventry and Warwickshire programme. The grant will support the continued development of RichCast, a ground-breaking interactive … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s 2025 International Autojumble to feature new classic car park feature
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). The biggest outdoor sale of motoring items in Europe returns as Beaulieu revs up for its iconic International Autojumble on Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th September. With over 1,000 stands to explore, complete cars for sale in the Automart and exciting auctions hosted by Bonhams | Cars, this iconic weekend is a must for motoring … [Read more...]
Austin Counties Car Club 50th Anniversary Rally June 2025
Kim Henson reports on a fabulous Austins Counties Car Club celebratory get-togther for owners and enthusiasts of Austins produced between 1939 and the mid-1950s… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). It was in 1975 that Ian Wheater set up an organisation to support the preservation and enjoyment of Austin models built between 1939 and 1954 (and Austin A40 … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host five classic motoring events in July 2025
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum will host five classic motoring shows in July. These will include the Wythall Busfest on 5 July, MGF 30th Anniversary celebration on 6 July, the BMC & Leyland Show supported by Peter James Insurance on 13 July, the Old Ford Rally supported by Peter James Insurance and Rootes Heritage … [Read more...]
Largest Custom and American Show yet at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show was back and bigger than ever on Sunday 15thJune, with 500 custom and American motors on display and over 9,500 attendees enjoying this great family show. The Father’s Day spectacular delivered more excitement than ever with famous cars from TV and film, a Transformers display with walking … [Read more...]
Explore exciting senses at the British Motor Museum this summer…
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting families to come along and explore exciting senses this summer from 19 July – 1 September! In conjunction with their brand new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’, visitors can experience the Museum’s collection through looking, touching, smelling and … [Read more...]
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