The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Step into a Christmas to remember at the British Motor Museum from the 5 to 30 December. From their brand-new 12 Cars of Christmas trail to a hands-on sleigh-building workshop, there's festive fun for everyone to enjoy! The 12 Cars of Christmas sees six mischievous elves hiding in historic motors and … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to be the new home for the Autocar Archive
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to announce that it will be the new home of the physical Autocar Archive. Autocar is the world’s longest-running car magazine and its archive has been available to access digitally since 2023 through a partnership with Exact Editions. Following the completion of that … [Read more...]
Two Famtastic Awards for The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has scooped two awards in the Famtastic Awards 2025 which were announced on 31 October at The Village Hotel in Blackpool. Judged by a panel of events industry specialists, the awards celebrate and recognise the top agents and venues nationwide. The Museum has been awarded … [Read more...]
This Halloween, at the British Motor Museum, ride in the Ford Anglia from Harry Potter
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Halloween the British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to hop in the Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for an unforgettable ride around the Museum grounds! On 31 October dressing up as a favourite, witch, wizard or magical character is highly encouraged for visitors to get … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of three finalists in the Museums & Collections category in this year’s Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlised for a Green Spark Award
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from the Museum). The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist for a Green Spark Award at the Power of Place: Midlands Museum Awards 2025. The Awards celebrate museums that show commitment to sustainable practices, in any aspect of their work, from sustainable exhibitions to innovative energy management. The Museum was … [Read more...]
Enjoy sounds, science and sustainability at The British Motor Museum this half-term, October 2025
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting families to enjoy an adventure of sounds, science and sustainability with Beep-Beep, Build! this half term from 25 October – 2 November. Children can make LEGO® car models for local community pantries this Christmas, join the scientists in the lab for Beep-Beep, Boom! … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted for the 2026 West Midlands Tourism Awards
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026. The Museum has been nominated for an award in the Large Visitor Attraction category and will find out if it has won this highly coveted award at a special ceremony in early 2026. Forty of … [Read more...]
‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ to celebrate half a century of the XJS
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). This year ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ will celebrate 50 years of the Jaguar XJS when it takes place at the British Motor Museum on Sunday 21 September. The event, which is a friendly and informal gathering for Jaguar fans, is not restricted to members of Jaguar clubs, or Jaguar owners. Now in its sixth year, … [Read more...]
Historic car, future stars… four automotive apprentices win rare chance to drive 121 year old car…
The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). • Four automotive apprentices win once-in-a-lifetime experience to drive 1904 Thornycroft Tourer – in the world’s longest-running motoring event – later this year. • Competition launched by SMMT and British Motor Museum to celebrate industry’s latest generation of apprenticeship talent – with … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host DR1VR show for the third consecutive year
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The DR1VR show is returning to the British Motor Museum on Sunday, 14 September for its third consecutive 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, and timeless classics. The first … [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...]
‘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 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...]
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...]
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...]
British Motor Museum to host three STEM Careers Days this summer
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to host three STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Careers Days on 24, 25, and 26 June with engineering experts from global leader in consulting, technology services and engineering - Capgemini. These STEM Careers Days will include a range of interactive … [Read more...]
Father’s Day fun at The British Motor Museum
They tell us: (All words and images from The British motor Museum). If you’re looking for a unique gift or special day out to celebrate Father’s Day, the British Motor Museum has lots to offer to make it a truly memorable day! Those visiting the Museum on Sunday 15 June, can admire over 400 commercial vehicles at the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’. The show, which takes place on 14 & … [Read more...]
Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Banbury Run to be hosted by The British Motor Museum on Sunday 8th June
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum, by Peter Wileman Photography). Celebrating a fantastic 75th anniversary, the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Banbury Run will again be hosted at the British Motor Museum on Sunday 8 June. As many as 300 Veteran and Vintage motorcycles and three-wheelers will ride out from the Museum on various circular routes. … [Read more...]
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