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British Motor Museum gears up for a busy 2022

29th December 2021

Above: A 'Gaydon Gathering' at The British Motor Museum A full schedule of events has been arranged for 2022 at The British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has announced a schedule of over 30 motoring shows including several new events for 2022. This is a sizable increase on previous years and is testament to the popularity and demand for events at the Museum. On Tuesday 18 January … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum invites you to meet the team in their ‘Factor us In’ exhibition

16th December 2021

Evening event at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 18th January 2022 showcases the 'Factor Us In' team and characters... all about the U.K.'s motor industry and its history. The British Motor Museum is to host an exclusive evening for visitors to join the ‘Factor Us In’ exhibition team and delve deeper into the history of the West Midlands motor industry. This special evening takes place on 18 … [Read more...]

‘No Time To Die’ Land Rover Defender on display at The British Motor Museum

28th November 2021

'No Time To Die' Land Rover Defender can be seen at The British Motor Museum... James Bond fans are in for a treat as one of the Land Rover Defenders from the latest Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ is now on display at the British Motor Museum. The film, which stars Daniel Craig in his fifth and final Bond film, aired in cinemas on 30 September. One of three Defender V8s used in the high octane … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum conference facilities gain ‘Silver’ accreditation

28th October 2021

Eco-focused conference facilities win 'Silver' award for the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is the first Museum to be accredited with ‘Silver’ status by Greengage ECOsmart, the accreditation programme which recognises and supports eco-friendly hotels and conference venues that meet certified standards of sustainability. Silver status is awarded to venues who have taken steps to … [Read more...]

Christmas presents galore from The British Motor Museum

20th October 2021

Looking for a great Christmas present for a classic vehicle enthusiast, or fancy a seasonal meal and/or family activities? Try the British Motor Museum... They tell us... Visitors to the British Motor Museum will be spoilt for choice this Christmas with a selection of Christmas events and gift ideas. Christmas lunches are available on 12, 16 and 17 December and are open to visitors, local … [Read more...]

‘Esports’ gaming at The British Motor Museum during the October half-term

15th October 2021

New activities over the coming half-term break... The British Motor Museum has teamed up with the University of Warwick this half term from Saturday 23 to Thursday 28 October to host their new, state-of-the-art Esports Centre. This is the first time that the Esports Centre has taken to the road giving visitors to the Museum the opportunity to have a go on one of the 24 gaming … [Read more...]

Discounted entry to The British Motor Museum under ‘National Lottery Days Out’ campaign…

14th October 2021

Buy a Lotto ticket and get a £25 voucher... Visitors to the British Motor Museum will be able to redeem a £25 voucher on admission this autumn thanks to its participation in a new National Lottery Days Out campaign with VisitBritain, the national tourism agency. National Lottery players who purchase a Lotto ticket from this October, will be able to redeem a £25 voucher against entry tickets to … [Read more...]

Quiz Night at The British Motor Museum

11th October 2021

Coming very soon – a new Quiz Night at the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new Quiz Night on Tuesday 9 November, in the first of a new series of Museum Lates running over the winter months. The quiz will be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. All proceeds of the event will go towards the vital work of the British Motor … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to offer free evening events into the autumn

2nd September 2021

Go along to The British Motor Museum to enjoy a free 'Gaydon Gathering' evening... The British Motor Museum is to host its next FREE 'Gaydon Gathering' evening on Tuesday 14 September from 5pm – 8:30pm. The event, which was re-launched in April this year, is an informal evening aimed at motoring enthusiasts and is completely free to attend. These friendly gatherings take place outdoors on the … [Read more...]

Retro Trucks Show to come to Gaydon

27th August 2021

Trucks classic and modern all set to amaze at the British Motor Museum... Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon when the British Motor Museum hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September. Now in its eleventh year, truck enthusiasts can see an array of powerful trucks from some of the top manufacturers including Volvo, Scania, DAF, Foden and ERF … [Read more...]

Vauxhall Heritage vehicles on display at The British Motor Museum

23rd August 2021

Vauxhall's unique collection of its classic models is now at Gaydon and 30 of the 50 vehicles are on show to the public... Further to Vauxhall’s announcement last week that its famous heritage collection will now be housed at the British Motor Museum, the Museum is delighted to reveal that a selection of around 30 vehicles are now on display for visitors to enjoy. The collection, which totals … [Read more...]

Two key anniversaries to be celebrated at ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’

23rd August 2021

Interested in Jaguars and their history? 'Jaguars at Gaydon' is the event to be at on 4th September... The British Motor Museum will host ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on 4 September which will celebrate two key milestones – Sir William Lyon’s 120th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the XK8. The first ever ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ took place last September and is a joint show between the Museum and the … [Read more...]

Lorry and van loads of nostalgia at The British Motor Museum

28th July 2021

Love classic commercials? The British Motor Museum is hosting its 'Classic and Vintage Commercial Show' on 14th and 15th August... The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to look back to the vehicles that roamed the roads of yesteryear when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 14 & 15 August. The show offers visitors a rare opportunity to reminisce about days gone by … [Read more...]

‘Factor Us In’ local motor industry exhibition opens at the British Motor Museum

23rd July 2021

Celebrating the local West Midlands motor industry, the new 'Factor Us In' exhibition at the British Motor Museum has just opened, and will run until summer 2022... This new exhibition from the British Motor Museum 'Factor Us In' opened on 22 July and is the culmination of a two year-project to uncover the fascinating stories behind the motor industry and of the people who worked and lived around … [Read more...]

Free ‘Gaydon Gathering’ at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 13th July

6th July 2021

Get to Gaydon for a free evening event NEXT Tuesday, 13th July 2021... ...BUT please note that you need to pre-book... The British Motor Museum advises that is to host its next FREE ‘Gaydon Gathering’ evening on Tuesday 13 July from 5pm – 8:30pm. The event, which was re-launched in April this year, is an informal evening aimed at motoring enthusiasts and is completely free to attend. These … [Read more...]

‘Nature’ trail at the British Motor Museum

1st July 2021

Explore nature at The British Motor Museum... They tell us... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to explore nature in their car collection this summer from 22 July – 2 September.  Many car designers and engineers have taken inspiration from nature. Families can explore these fun facts with a 'nature trail' to seek out all that blooms, squawks and roars in the Museum. Along the way … [Read more...]

Lord Austin’s office preserved and moved to the British Motor Museum

24th June 2021

Lord Austin's office is on the move... The British Motor Museum and MG Motor UK have entered into an agreement which will ensure the long-term future of Lord Austin’s Office. Known by the workforce as ‘The Old Man’s Office’ it was the place where many of Austin’s important decisions were made. The Office had been preserved after Austin’s death, although not in its original position on the … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum announces new ‘Factor Us In’ exhibition

18th June 2021

New exhibition at the British Motor Museum looks at how the motor industry in the West Midlands has affected life there for more than 100 years... This new exhibition from the British Motor Museum 'Factor Us In' will  open on 22 July and is the culmination of a two year-project to uncover the fascinating stories behind the motor industry and of the people who worked and lived around it. In a year … [Read more...]

Land Rover show to celebrate Range Rover’s 50th + 1 anniversary

8th June 2021

Delayed celebrations for Range Rover's half-century (plus!) to be held at The British Motor Museum... They tell us... Gaydon Land Rover Show will celebrate the Range Rover 50th + 1 anniversary when it takes place on the 31 July & 1 August at the British Motor Museum. Now in its seventh year, the popular and dedicated weekend show will showcase hundreds of Land Rovers from 1948 to the present … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum considers future motoring

5th May 2021

British Motor Museum exhibition “The Car. The Future. Me” goes on tour! The Museum tells us... An exciting topical exhibition from the British Motor Museum “The Car. The Future. Me” is to be showcased by the Dundee Museum of Transport at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP-26 to be held in Glasgow later this year. The exhibition, which explores the future of the car, was … [Read more...]

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