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British Motor Museum to host largest BMW meet in the UK for a fourth year

26th February 2025

BMWs galore will be on show at The British Motor Museum on 27th April... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Briish Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is hosting the UK’s largest BMW meet when it returns to Gaydon for a fourth year on Sunday 27 April! The ‘Ultimate BMW Meet’ is the perfect event for BMW enthusiasts, uniting fans of classics, latest models, and … [Read more...]

A new Young Artists Competition at The British Motor Museum

6th February 2025

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 hosting two more fascinating evening ‘Late’ events!

29th January 2025

They tell us: (All photographs and words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has announced two more evening Museum Late events. 'From Sketch to Street' takes place on 11 February and 'Backstage Tours' takes place on 11 March. On 11 February visitors will have the chance to see the Collections Team showcase the fascinating work they do to keep the Museum running. This … [Read more...]

Fun with coding and creativity at The British Motor Museum during the February 2025 half-term

28th January 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 15 – 23 February, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to dive into the world of car design and technology with a jam-packed week of fun activities. With so much to explore and discover, younger visitors can learn how design and technology shape the world around us whilst … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum renews partnership with Peter James Insurance for another year

22nd January 2025

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...]

Brick Bank scheme launched by The British Motor Museum

21st November 2024

Local communities supported by the British Motor Museum's new Brick Bank scheme... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has launched their exciting new ‘Brick Bank’ scheme, encouraging visitors to donate their unwanted or unused LEGO®  bricks for a fantastic cause! Museum Volunteers will collate the bricks into build kits, which … [Read more...]

Christmas 2024 gift ideas from The British Motor Museum

7th November 2024

Christmas is fast approaching and The British Motor Museum may be able to help you in your search for presents... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). Looking for that spark of inspiration for the perfect Christmas gift? The British Motor Museum has plenty to choose from and every purchase supports the charity! Home to over 400 iconic classic and vintage … [Read more...]

Another brilliant London to Brighton Run for The British Motor Museum

4th November 2024

The British Motor Museum entries in this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run worked wonders for their drivers and passengers plus the enthusiasts en route... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Warm weather graced the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, making for an incredible journey for the British Motor Museum participants. … [Read more...]

Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson to join The British Motor Museum on the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

25th October 2024

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...]

British Motor Museum Quiz Night on Tuesday 12th November

22nd October 2024

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...]

October 2024 Half-term activities at The British Motor Museum

25th September 2024

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

23rd September 2024

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...]

Retro Truck Show this coming weekend at The British Motor Museum

2nd September 2024

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...]

Vaux ALL Show returns to The British Motor Museum on 18th August

8th August 2024

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...]

DR1VR show coming soon at The British Motor Museum

6th August 2024

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...]

Classic Car Loan Project Reaches 100 Drivers!

23rd July 2024

100 Not Out! The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP), which gives younger enthusiasts a classic car for a whole year, has just reached the 100 driver mark. Kim writes, "This is a magnificent achievement for the Classic Car Loan Project, set up to encourage young people into the world of classic cars and thus helping to preserve interest for the future". They tell us: (All words and photographs … [Read more...]

A new dedicated ‘Access Day’ being hosted by The British Motor Museum this summer

16th July 2024

Friday 16th August 2024 is the date of the British Motor Museum's second dedicated 'Access Day'... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host its second dedicated Access Day of 2024 on Friday 16 August. The Museum, which is committed to being accessible to all, will showcase its range of accessible activities and will be open until … [Read more...]

Three special anniversaries to be celebrated at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival at The British Motor Museum

10th July 2024

Celebrations for Aston Martin enthusiasts at the British Motor Museum. The Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum, along with The Aston Martin Heritage Trust, is to host the Aston Martin Heritage Festival for the second year running on 31 August.  All Aston Martin owners are welcome to attend, no matter what age or model.  This … [Read more...]

New groundbreaking exhibition. ‘Sketch to Street’, opening in July at The British Motor Museum

28th June 2024

'Sketch to Street' exhibition about vehicle creation to open at The British Motor Museum on 19th July... They tell us: (Images and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to open a new, groundbreaking exhibition. ‘From Sketch to Street’ will open to the public on 19 July and will run until April 2025.  This unique feature exhibition explores the art and … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum campaigns to fix OWL’s wings!

21st June 2024

Campaign launched by The British Motor Museum to restore the leather-covered wings on their 1899 Wolseley... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has launched a campaign to fix the leather-covered wings of their 1899 Wolseley 3.5hp Voiturette to allow it to participate at the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in November. The … [Read more...]

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