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British Motor Museum opens up ‘The Learning Hub’, with support from The Patrick Foundation

22nd November 2023

The new Learning Hub opens at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the opening of ‘The Learning Hub’, a brand-new Lifelong Learning and Education Space which has been made possible with the generous support of The Patrick Foundation. The Learning Hub creates a welcoming and inspiring … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum expands conference sales team, in response to demand

17th November 2023

With conference bookings rising, The British Motor Museum has correspondingly expanded its conference sales team. The Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum, one of the leading Midlands conference and events venues, is delighted to report that conference business bookings have increased by 50% in the last year.  In response to this demand, the Museum has expanded its Conference Sales team, … [Read more...]

Bloodhound Land Speed Record car visits The British Motor Museum

9th November 2023

'The world's fastest car' visits the British Motor Museum, in search of a new driver... They tell us: The fastest car on earth, the ‘Bloodhound Land Speed Record’ car, visited the British Motor Museum on Wednesday, 8 November, as part of a national roadshow to find a new driver. The roadshow, which is taking place at various locations from 8 – 14 November, is offering this once-in-a-lifetime … [Read more...]

Popular demand ensures return of British Motor Museum Late events

1st November 2023

The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Back by popular demand is the first of the season’s British Motor Museum Late events for Autumn 2023. The Museum will host an exclusive opportunity for visitors to look around the Collections Centre at a special evening on Tuesday 14 November from 5:30pm.  Visitors will have 3 hours to explore the … [Read more...]

Hurry if you would like to see the 205.4 mph Aston Martin Bulldog at The British Motor Museum

30th October 2023

The Aston Martin Bulldog that reached 205.4 mph earlier this year is now on display at The British Motor Museum – but only for two weeks until 13th November 2023. They tell us: (Image and text from The British Motor Museum). The Bulldog’s arrival at the museum, escorted by a Hollywood film crew, came hot on the heels of it being filmed at Classic Motor Cars Ltd (CMC) in Bridgnorth, … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards 2023

24th October 2023

The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of the three finalists in the Collection category in this year's Royal Automobile Club's Historic Awards. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of … [Read more...]

An evening with McLaren – at the British Motor Museum

20th October 2023

An exclusive McLaren evening in December at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host an exciting evening event on Monday 4 December, ‘An Evening With McLaren’. Visitors can join two of McLaren’s Chief Engineers, Geoff Grose and Sandy Holford (pictured below), to gain an insight into the evolution … [Read more...]

Two family-friendly model shows coming up at The British Motor Museum

10th October 2023

The British Motor Museum will be hosting two significant indoor model shows this October, appealing to all the family. They tell us: The Large Model Aircraft Show returns on Sunday 22 October, when visitors can see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft. Organised by the Large Model Association, this popular family show also has specialist traders selling everything in model … [Read more...]

Sole surviving Hillman GT displayed at The British Motor Museum

7th October 2023

Only ‘Hillman GT’ left in existence goes on display at the British Motor Museum! They tell us (words and photographs from The British Motor Museum): The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that a 1969 Hillman GT from the Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics TV show has proudly gone on display. It was bought by the show in 2022 as a restoration project at auction for £5.3K and is … [Read more...]

Festive lunches and dinners to come at The British Motor Museum

6th October 2023

The British Motor Museum announces a programme of festive lunches and dinners. They tell us: The British Motor Museum has launched a range of festive lunches and dinners, served in the roof-top Sky Suite this Christmas. The Museum offers a unique sense of occasion for any event during the festive period, whether it’s for a corporate Christmas party or a shared table with family and friends. … [Read more...]

The British Motor Museum invites visitors to explore the ‘Roadmap to the Future’

20th September 2023

Families are invited to take their own 'Roadmap to the Future' this coming October half-term at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: This Half-Term from 21 October – 5 November, the British Motor Museum invites families to forge their own path to the future. The world is changing quickly, especially the world of cars. This is the thinking that has driven the latest exhibition, “Transitions: … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum to host new DR1VR show

6th September 2023

The first ever DR1VR show is to take place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on Sunday 24th September 2023. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host the first-ever DR1VR show, which will feature a host of modified cars, on Sunday 24 September. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed day out along with live music whilst admiring hundreds … [Read more...]

‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ celebrates three key anniversaries

10th August 2023

'Jaguars at Gaydon' takes place at The British motor Museum on Sunday 2nd September... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is once again hosting ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on Saturday 2 September. Jaguars at Gaydon is a friendly and informal gathering for all Jaguar fans, not restricted to members of any specific Jaguar club, or even to Jaguar owners. Now in its fourth year, the show is a joint … [Read more...]

‘Transitions: The Impact of Innovation’ explores the future of the car, at The British Motor Museum

19th July 2023

New 'Transitions: The Impact of Innovation' exhibition is unveiled at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and imaged from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has opened another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition, which was opened by Kevin Timms, Chair of … [Read more...]

Automotive innovation explored and celebrated at The British Motor Museum

6th July 2023

Summertime learning for children about car design and innovation,, at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: This summer, visitors are invited to help the British Motor Museum’s resident Car Designers discover the innovations of automotive technologies, past, present, and future. STEAM-inspired (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) activities will be running from 21 July – 4 … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum looks to the future of motoring

29th June 2023

The British Motor Museum is to host a new exhibition looking at the future of the car... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to open another exciting and thought-provoking exhibition on 15 July entitled “Transitions: The Impact of Innovation”, which will run until summer 2024. The exhibition will explore the technologies that … [Read more...]

The British Motor Museum’s 30th Anniversary to be celebrated over seven days in August

23rd June 2023

30 years since its doors first opened to the public, The British Motor Museum will celebrate in August... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Motor Museum). On 1 May 1993, the British Motor Museum, known at the time as the ‘Heritage Motor Centre’, opened its doors for the very first time. Purpose-built to hold the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust’s collections, the … [Read more...]

More event space at British Motor Museum’s Conference and Exhibition Centre

20th June 2023

British Motor Museum creates additional flexible events space, with 'South Wing 5'... They tell us: Award-winning leading Midlands conference and events venue, The British Motor Museum has extended it’s South Wing following continued expansion in line with client demand. Within only six months after an initial £70k investment, the conference centre has been developed further to offer South … [Read more...]

Forthcoming shows at The British Motor Museum celebrate buses, BMC/Leyland cars, classic Fords and Rootes Group models, plus Meccano!

15th June 2023

July 2023 sees four classic vehicle shows (plus a Meccano display) taking place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... They tell us: The British Motor Museum will be hosting four nostalgic motoring shows in July, which will include the Wythall Busfest on 1 July, the BMC & Leyland Show on 9 July and the Old Ford Rally and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 23 July. The Wythall Busfest is … [Read more...]

Father’s day action and gift choices at The British Motor Museum

2nd June 2023

Plenty of choice for Father's Day at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum has plenty of choice for those looking for a gift or special day out for Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June. Those visiting the Museum on Father’s Day itself, can enjoy the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at the annual Vintage Motor Cycle Club's Banbury Run. It’s the biggest … [Read more...]

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