A new series of evening events is being launched this summer at Beaulieu... (All photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us: The National Motor Museum is throwing open its doors to classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts this summer for three special after-hours events, as it introduces its brand new Classic Grille evenings on 22nd June, 20th July and 24th August, as part of the celebrations of … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum invites 1970s classics and their owners to help celebrate 50 years of the Museum
50 years on from the opening of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, owners of 1970s cars are being invited to join in the celebrations... They tell us: Beaulieu is inviting owners of Seventies classics to join a party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum. If your pride and joy is the glamorous Ford Cortina Mk III of its day, popular Escort or Mini, or even a … [Read more...]
National Motoring Museum celebrates 50 years with ‘The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects’
Lord Montagu with The National Motor Museum's 1903 de Dion Bouton. Golden Anniversary celebrations for the National Motor Museum include 'The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects' exhibition. They tell us (all words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu): In celebration of the landmark golden half-century of the National Motor Museum, an anniversary exhibition telling The Story … [Read more...]
Fun This Easter 2022 at Beaulieu
Get set for a great (in fact, phantasmagorical) day out at Beaulieu this Easter... Beaulieu tells us: Hop to it and celebrate Easter at Beaulieu as history comes to life, with the chance to experience remarkable vehicles and meet colourful characters out and about in the attraction from 9th to 24th April. With historic vehicles in motoring parades, Chitty rides, Living History characters … [Read more...]
‘Simply’ a great idea to visit Beaulieu…
A busy summer of 'Simply' events at Beaulieu awaits enthusiasts... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: Beaulieu will be getting its busy 2022 events season off to a great start with a trio of vibrant Simply rallies, with Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 3rd April, Simply Audi on Sunday 10th April and new event Simply Italian on Sunday … [Read more...]
Gadget Fascination Galore at Beaulieu this February Half-term
Beaulieu has fascinating gadgets on show, plus displays and activities to suit all the family, why not visit this February 2022 half-term? This is what they tell us... Get to grips with gadgets at Beaulieu this February half-term, 19th – 27th February, with the chance to discover incredible devices and amazing inventions as you explore the Beaulieu attraction. Come face-to-face … [Read more...]
Beaulieu looks ahead to a busy year of events
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is looking forward to a full programme of events through 2022... (All photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). This is what they say: Beaulieu is getting ready for an exciting new year, with historic motors and characters coming to life, the new Bond in Motion – No Time To Die exhibition, and a packed events calendar, all in the year of … [Read more...]
The name’s Bond… at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
BOND IN MOTION – NO TIME TO DIE EXHIBITION, NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, BEAULIEU REPORT & PHOTOS (APART FROM THREE IMAGES FROM THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, AND INDIVIDUALLY CREDITED) COPYRIGHT CHRIS ADAMSON, WHO ATTENDED... Film fans visiting that National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will be hoping to be stirred rather than shaken by a new big screen inspired exhibition. ‘Bond in Motion – No … [Read more...]
Sunbeam Start-up – National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Sir Malcolm Campbell’s land speed record breaking 350hp Sunbeam has been fired up in anger in the New Forest for the first time in over 50 years following a major eight-year mechanical rebuild. BY CHRIS ADAMSON The first car to exceed 150mph it was also the first vehicle to carry the famous Bluebird name and over its life set numerous speed records. Prior to this week’s start-up at the … [Read more...]