For the 2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson will be joining The British Motor Museum team... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is again participating in the famous RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which is taking place on Sunday 3 November. Actor, Simon Gregson … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive Visits…
British Motor Museum Quiz Night on Tuesday 12th November
Get your brains into gear for the British Motor Museum Quiz Night, to be held on Tuesday 12th November 2024... They tell us: (Photographs and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum Quiz Night is back by popular demand, returning on Tuesday 12 November. The brain teasing, fun filled evening will once again be led by special guest Danny Hopkins (photograph below), … [Read more...]
Buckler’s Hard Deputy Harbour Master and Yacht Harbour team develop new emergency ladders
Rescue safety at top of the agenda for Buckler's Hard... Just down the road from Beaulieu (and linked with it), is the fascinating and historically important riverside village of Buckler's Hard, tranquil today but vital to this country's shipbuilding in years gone by. The village and the Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour are well worth seeing, but of course both are adjacent to water and safety is … [Read more...]
The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu closes on 3rd November
Last chance to see The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs fro Beaulieu). The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu will be closing on Sunday 3rd November, making way for the development of new visitor experiences at the attraction which is home to the National Motor Museum. The exhibition has been a feature at Beaulieu for Top … [Read more...]
Saturday Clubs return to The British Motor Museum this autumn/winter
Three new themed Saturday Clubs are on offer at The British Motor Museum during the autumn/winter of 2024/25. They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Three new themed Saturday Clubs are on offer at the British Motor Museum for children aged 7 – 11 starting this autumn, on 16 November, 14 December and 18 January. Each club has a different exciting theme, … [Read more...]
“Goldie’, the first book from National Motor Museum Publishing, shortlisted for prestigious award
Published by the National Motor Museum, 'Goldie', by John Mayhead, has been shortlisted for the Royal Automobile Club Book of the Year... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). “Goldie – The Amazing True Story of Alfred Goldie Gardner, the World’s Most Successful Speed- Record Driver” by John Mayhead was launched at Goodwood … [Read more...]
October 2024 Half-term activities at The British Motor Museum
The evolution of car design to take centre stage at The British Motor Museum this coming October Half-term... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 26 October – 3 November, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to enjoy a range of activities inspired by the evolution of car design! From the classic … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the West Midlands Tourist Awards
The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the West Midlands Tourist Awards... The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The Museum has been nominated for an award in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category and will find out if it has won this highly coveted award at a special ceremony in early 2025. The … [Read more...]
Bluebird K7 at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024
Truly iconic Bluebird K7 to go on display at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). The legendary Bluebird K7, driven by Donald Campbell in his record-breaking water speed attempts, will be heading South from the Ruskin Museum on Sunday 6th October, and will be on display outside the National Motor Museum at … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 – Kim’s Report
This year’s eagerly-anticipated International Autojumble at Beaulieu took place over the sun-bathed weekend of 14th and 15th September. Kim Henson was there and here’s what he found… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson; photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for the use of his images). To me there is something … [Read more...]
Retro Truck Show this coming weekend at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum gears up for fun at the Retro Truck Show, this coming weekend, 7th and 8th September 2024... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is getting into gear for plenty of truck fun when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on … [Read more...]
‘Simply’ rallies galore at Beaulieu in September (2024)
Beaulieu hosts a wide variety of fascinating 'Simply' events this September. They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Motoring fans will be marking their calendars with some must-see Simply events still to come at Beaulieu this September. These vibrant rallies offer the chance to admire an impressive line-up of motors, catch up with fellow enthusiasts plus explore the … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers commence engine rebuild to bring Sunbeam 1000hp back to life
The Sunbeam 1000hp's unique engine is being rebuilt by National Motor Museum engineers... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). Everything on Sunbeam 1,000hp was bespoke, apart from its two colossal 22.5 litre Matabele V12 aero engines which were spare parts from Sunbeam’s works – and neither has run for more than 80 … [Read more...]
Stonham Barns Park 2024 Classic Car Show brings out the cars and the crowds
The 2024 Classic Car Show at Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk provided style and encouraged memories galore... Stonham Barns tells us: (All words and photographs from Stonham Barns). With wax polish and history everywhere, Stonham Barns Park - one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday venues - has hosted its Classic Car Show 2024 (Sunday 18 August) and the crowds came out on a … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum volunteer to take on 800 mile motorcycle tour in aid of charity
National Motor Museum volunteer Peter Driver will soon set off on an around Nbritain motorcycle ride in aid of the charity 'Mind'... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from Peter Driver/The National Motor Museum). Peter Driver, a volunteer with the National Motor Museum workshop, will be heading off from Beaulieu on September 4th on an 800-mile ride … [Read more...]
Vaux ALL Show returns to The British Motor Museum on 18th August
The 2024 Vaux ALL show is to take place at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 18th August, with a special guest appearance of the legendary Lotus Carlton, '40RA'... The Museum tells us: Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum. Vaux ALL, a celebration of all Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford models, returns to the British Motor Museum, home to the Vauxhall Heritage Collection, for a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2024 draws enthusiastic crowds
Special guests and spectacular displays at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). On 3rd and 4th August, over 20,000 supercar enthusiasts headed to Beaulieu Supercar Weekend to see some of the world’s most exclusive and powerful vehicles on show. With live demonstrations, awesome displays and a special guest appearance from BBC … [Read more...]
DR1VR show coming soon at The British Motor Museum
DR1VR show returns to The British Motor Museum, by popular demand... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The DR1VR show returns to the British Motor Museum on Sunday 15 September for its second year. Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars including modern and classic stance, track builds, … [Read more...]
Lord Montagu welcomes the Wombles back to Beaulieu
Lord Montagu welcomes The Wombles back to Beaulieu for the 50th anniversary of the Monorail there... Beaulieu tells us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Lord Montagu marked the 50th anniversary of the Monorail in style with a feast of celebrations and special guests to mark 50 years of the oldest monorail in England. Opened in July 1974, the Monorail has been a family … [Read more...]
Supercars Galore at Beaulieu on 3rd and 4th August 2024
A fantastic line-up of high performance sporting/luxury vehicles awaits attendees at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu Supercar Weekend returns on 3rd and 4th August for another action-packed weekend of automotive excellence. This year, the highly-anticipated event is set to display more high-performance vehicles than … [Read more...]
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