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...]
‘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...]
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...]
A terrific Custom and American Show at Beaulieu
A great time was enjoyed by visitors to Beaulieu's 2024 Custom and American Show... They tell us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Over 500 jaw-dropping custom and American vehicles headed to Beaulieu for The Custom and American Show on Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June). The family-friendly show, which is always a favourite on the Beaulieu events calendar, brought together … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers restore record-breaking Sunbeam 1000hp’s gearbox
Another step along the restoration road for the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker, taken by engineers at the National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum). The three-speed gearbox built nearly a century ago for Sunbeam 1000hp to break the 200mph Land Speed Record barrier is being sympathetically cleaned and restored by National Motor Museum … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble 2024
Kim Henson reports on this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble: Here’s his own story of the event… (All words and some photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson; remaining photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for providing his photographs). Once again I attended the Spring Autojumble, held within the grounds of the National Motor … [Read more...]
Custom and American Show at Beaulieu on Father’s Day, 16th June
If you like colourful custom cars and American vehicles, make your way to Beaulieu on Father's Day, Sunday 16th April (2024)... Beaulieu tells us: (All images and words from Beaulieu). For the chance to admire a unique range of vehicles and enjoy some great entertainment, Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show is the place to be this Father’s Day (16th June). There’s something for … [Read more...]
Crack detected in engine subframe of Beaulieu’s Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker
Crack detection discovered engine subframe crack (now repaired) in the National Motor Museum's Sunbeam 1000 hp, as their specialist workshop team continue the restoration of this unique and very special historic vehicle... They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). A visual inspection checked for potential problems, before a non-destructive … [Read more...]
BBC Gardeners’ World 2024 Spring Fair, Beaulieu
Kim Henson reports from the green(fingered) fields of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… (All words and images by, and copyright, Kim Henson). This year’s popular Gardeners’ World Spring Fair has returned to Beaulieu (as in 2023) and the show, which ran from 3rd to 5th May 2024, featured a fresh layout and a wide variety of new features. Now of course Beaulieu is famous for its superb … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s newly refurbished Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop opens for business
Revamped and ready – Beaulieu's Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Visitors to the Beaulieu attraction, home to the National Motor Museum, can now enjoy a beautifully refurbished Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop as part of their visit. The £920,000 project was completed in early April, following a five-month phased … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive/BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair Ticket Giveaway
Free ticket giveaway through Wheels-Alive for this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, to be held at Beaulieu, Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May 2024… but if you are interested, 'be quick'! ...says Kim Henson. STOP PRESS... We have been inundated with requests for these tickets, and thank you to all our readers who have contacted us, but the tickets have now gone. That said, the Spring Fair is a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s ‘Simply’ season promises classics (and special modern cars) galore in 2024
Beaulieu looks forward to an exciting 'Simply' events season in 2024... They tell us: (All images and words from Beaulieu). Petrol head enthusiasts are looking forward to a packed events calendar, with an impressive fourteen Simply rallies set to take place throughout the 2024 show season. These rallies will offer enthusiasts the chance to admire some stunning vehicles on display … [Read more...]
Personal endeavour, endurance and achievement – celebrated at Beaulieu by renowned photographer Rick Guest
Chris Adamson reports on a collection of amazing images… Feats of personal endeavour, endurance and achievement are brought into high-definition focus in a new exhibition at the National Motor Museum that showcases the hyper-detailed photography of Rick Guest. Known for his precision photographs of objects in close-up, Rick’s images allow the viewer to see aspects of an object not … [Read more...]
Events at Beaulieu in 2024 provide automotive and motorcycle interest for everyone
A multitude of enticing car (and motorcycle) shows on the Beaulieu agenda through 2024... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). From sports cars to 4X4s, motorbikes to camper vans, hot hatchbacks to luxury saloons, all manner of amazing motors will be taking over the Beaulieu grounds throughout the packed 2024 rally season. No matter if you’re crazy about cars and motorbikes, … [Read more...]
New at Beaulieu for 2024: Lady Montagu tells the personal stories of two agents in the Special Operations Executive
Lady Montagu reveals the true life stories of two agents in the Special Operations Executive, who trained at Beaulieu and who ventured into occupied France to harass the German invasion forces. (Kim adds: Of course this is a motoring magazine website, and I often feature the National Motor Museum activities and displays on the site, but, as this story shows, Beaulieu is – and was – about far more … [Read more...]
Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp restoration fund reaches milestone – but more support is needed
Land Speed Sunbeam 1000hp restoration reaches fundraising milestone at National Motor Museum The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has started the year with news that it has reached the £50,000 mark with its Sunbeam 1000hp restoration campaign. They tell us (all words and images from the National Motor Museum): The Museum is now appealing for more support to get the restoration to the next … [Read more...]
Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu riverside walk re-opens
After being closed for two years to allow nature to recuperate, the riverside walk between Buckler's Hard and Beaulieu has been re-opened, with tempting refreshments available too... They tell us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard/Beaulieu). The popular footpath from Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu has re-opened with two riverside loops for walkers to enjoy stunning birdlife … [Read more...]
News from Buckler’s Hard – and nearby Beaulieu!
We bring you news of winter escapes and festive visits to Buckler's Hard (not far from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, and of course with strong links between the two). Kim says, "Yes, this is a motoring magazine website but many drivers/car enthusiasts are also into boating, and in any case the latest festive news from Buckler's Hard may be of wider interest..." They tell us: (All … [Read more...]
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, hosts Dr Who 60th Anniversary display
The National Motor Museum is set to transport visitors through time and space... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Stand by for the unveiling of a new temporary display featuring the most iconic vehicles from the beloved British sci-fi series, Doctor Who. From the sleek and stylish Bessie to the futuristic Whomobile and a menacing Dalek, … [Read more...]
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