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...]
Wheels-Alive Visits…
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...]
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble returns for 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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...]
