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Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story – A new exhibition at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu

27th March 2026

Chris Adamson was there at the opening and describes this exciting new approach at the National Motor Museum. All Words and Photographs © Chris Adamson. A radical reinterpretation of Britain’s motoring heritage has been unveiled, just in time for Easter visitor rush, at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest. The £600,000 re-vamp of the first floor is the most … [Read more...]

‘Driven’ – Britain’s Motoring Story to be opened at The National motor Museum

5th March 2026

The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). One of the most significant changes to the National Motor Museum since it was built is about to be unveiled at Beaulieu. A new look entrance hall and upper gallery will house “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story”, a contemporary museum display interpreting the development of motoring in the UK. The … [Read more...]

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