Celebrating Admiral Nelson's favourite ship built at Buckler's Hard – her legacy is remembered. Kim writes, "Of course Wheels-Alive is primarily about wheeled vehicles and motoring, but many of our readers are also fascinated by aircraft, railways and ships, especially those with historic connections. Here, then, for you all is a story about a vitally important ship built at Buckler's Hard... and … [Read more...]
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‘The Gallery 2025’ is now open at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The newest exhibition at the British Motor Museum is “The Gallery 2025”, a continuing collaboration with Historic Car Art, which will run until 26 June 2025. Visitors will be able to enjoy a collection of motoring-related pieces from a variety of Britain’s most creative automotive artists and … [Read more...]
More private rooms at Palace House, Beaulieu are to open to the public for the 2025 season
More private wing rooms at Palace House Beaulieu to be opened to the public... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). More private rooms in Palace House are to open for visits to Beaulieu this Easter for the start of the 2025 season. Work is currently being completed and visitors will be able look around a number of themed rooms which were once part of Edward, Lord … [Read more...]
‘We Had One of Those’ – new interactive attraction for 2025 at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum
Nostalgia galore for visitors to the latest automotive attraction at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Sit in the driver’s seat of the cars from your past and relive your fondest motoring memories as Beaulieu proudly unveils its newest attraction, We Had One of Those. Opening 5th April 2025, this nostalgic new … [Read more...]
Transformers robots and star cars to appear at Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show in June
The Custom and American Show is coming soon... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and ophotographs from Beaulieu). The Custom and American Show returns on 15th June 2025, promising another exciting day of motoring and entertainment. Held in association with the Solent Renegades, this Father’s Day extravaganza is one of Beaulieu’s most anticipated events, featuring hundreds of jaw-dropping custom … [Read more...]
Gaydon Gatherings at The British Motor Museum in 2025
Ever-popular Gaydon Gatherings return to The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Popular Gaydon Gatherings return to the British Motor Museum! The popular and informal 'Gaydon Gathering' events return to the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 8 April from 5pm – 8:30pm. The events, which are free to attend, are aimed at motoring … [Read more...]
Silver for The British Motor Museum in the West Midlands Tourism Awards
British Motor Museum wins silver in the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2025... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has won silver in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category in the prestigious West Midlands Tourism Awards 2025. The awards were held on 18 March at a special ceremony at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The … [Read more...]
Jeff Coope retires as Managing Director of The British Motor Museum
What a Legacy! Jeff Coope retires as Managing Director of the British Motor Museum. They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). As a third generation automotive engineer, Jeff Coope’s enthusiasm and affection for the motor industry is clear. He started his career in 1976 as an engineering apprentice with first tier automotive supplier Lockheed and he went on to … [Read more...]
Easter fun at Beaulieu
Exciting new attractions & displays to be unveiled this Easter at Beaulieu... They tell us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). This Easter at Beaulieu, get ready to explore exciting BRAND-NEW attractions and displays, opening just in time for the holidays. From 5th April, immerse yourself in fresh interactive experiences including the launch of new attraction We Had One of … [Read more...]
Sophia Myles (‘Lady Penelope’) reunited with her ‘Thunderbirds’ car at The British Motor Museum
'Lady Penelope' meets 'FAB 1' again! The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Sophia Myles, who starred as Lady Penelope in the 2004 film Thunderbirds, paid a visit to the British Motor Museum on 10 March to be reunited with her iconic car. The famous pink car has been on display at the Museum since 2005 and this was the first time Sophia … [Read more...]
‘Simply’ Marvellous – at Beaulieu during 2025
Beaulieu 'Simply' events to feature special displays... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Another exciting season of Simply rallies is just around the corner at Beaulieu. Motoring enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with an impressive fourteen Simply rallies taking place in the beautiful grounds. Among those returning to the stellar line-up is the hugely popular … [Read more...]
Easter Egg-citement at The British Motor Museum
Easter time fun galore at The British Motor Museum... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has got a cracking line up of egg-cellent Easter Holiday activities to get stuck into from 5 – 27 April! Children and families can crack the code in the puzzling Family Trail, get creative with an egg-ceptional craft activity, and test … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble will offer classic cars and spares galore, plus Vintage treats a-plenty
This year's Beaulieu Spring Autojumble will take place on 17th and 18th May and will provide a wide variety of interest to all classic vehicle enthusiasts. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Motor enthusiasts across the UK and overseas are eagerly anticipating another fantastic Spring Autojumble on 17th-18th May. With stunning car club displays and hundreds of … [Read more...]
Something for everyone during a busy programme at Beaulieu for 2025
An action-packed year awaits at Beaulieu with new exhibitions and displays. They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is ready for an exciting 2025, with brand new displays to see including interactive attraction “We Had One Of Those”, private rooms in Palace House opening to the public for the first time, and an Icons of F1 display … [Read more...]
The National Motor Museum launches a new dynamic website
The brakes are off for a new look National Motor Museum website... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum has launched a brand-new website to enable motoring enthusiasts and history buffs world-wide to discover the story of motoring in Britain. The new look website – www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk - reflects the Museum’s new … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers complete the rebuild of the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker’s rear engine
Sunbeam 1000hp milestone as National Motor Museum engineers complete the rear engine rebuild... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). In a landmark stage of the Sunbeam 1000hp restoration, National Motor Museum engineers have almost completed the rebuild of its rear engine after years of work to strip, clean and restore it. Sunbeam had only run … [Read more...]
Move fast to secure Early Bird tickets for Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in August
Early Bird tickets for Supercar Weekend selling out fast! (All photographs and words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu tells us: Another weekend of high-performance thrills are set to take the south coast by storm at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 2-3 August. With only a few hundred Early Bird tickets remaining from the original batch of 1,000, supercar enthusiasts should act fast to save on their … [Read more...]
Students restore a Hillman Super Minx to its former glory and are presented with award certificates
Young mechanics presented with award certificates at the National Motor Museum, for classic Super Minx restoration... The Museum tells us... (All words from The National Motor Museum; photographs ©National Motor Museum/ Adrian Pennells ). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course … [Read more...]
A new Young Artists Competition at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum launches a new Young Artists Competition, and teases details of Gallery 2025... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to launch a new Young Artists Competition to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, The Gallery 2025. This exclusive contest with the theme ‘The car and the environment’ gives young … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum renews partnership with Peter James Insurance for another year
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with Peter James Insurance, one of the UK’s leading classic vehicle insurance brands, for a second year. The renewal of the partnership cements Peter James Insurance as a pillar of the classic vehicle community and … [Read more...]
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