For a fourth year the Ultimate BMW Meet will take place at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on 27 April 2025. Whether you're a die-hard buff or just admire the badge, this meet promises an unforgettable day for all BMW enthusiasts. The 60th anniversary of the Alpina marque will be celebrated at this year's event; […]
Here are two more of the British Motor Museum's popular "Late Night" events for you. The first, on 11 February, is 'From Sketch to Street' . The second, on 11 March, is 'Backstage Tours'. On 11 February visitors will have the chance to see the Collections Team showcase the fascinating work they do to keep the […]
UK Car Rally enthusiasts can once again look forward to the Historic Rally Car Register Open Day on 11 January 2025. The free-to-enter Open Day will once again be hosted by the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire. There is a charge to enter the Museum, tickets can be booked HERE The HRCR combines various forms […]
The Brick Bank is a new scheme run by the British Motor Museum, collecting pre-loved LEGO® bricks and donating them to the children who need them most. These kids have often never owned these bricks before - so this will make a massive difference to their lives. Building with bricks develops a child's creativity, motor […]
Here is an opportunity to celebrate Classic Rootes Group vehicles e.g. Hillmans, Humbers, Singers and Sunbeams or the later Chrysler cars. Based on the successes of The 'Rootes Heritage Day' of 2022 and 2023 the RACT committee has once again negotiated with the British Motor Museum at Gaydon to obtain another date for 2024. That […]
Owners of Metros, classic Minis and modern MINIs unite to celebrate their cars with a great day out. The British Motor Museum is the perfect place for the party, as the home to over 400 historic British cars and crucially some of the most historically significant Metro and Mini vehicles. The first ever Mini; the 1959 Morris Mini-Minor '621 AOK', the last classic Mini […]
Welcome to the world of Land Rovers. The show boasts hundreds of these cars including Defenders, Series 1-3, Discoverys, Range Rovers and many more. Tickets include entry to the Museum and Collections Centre – home to many more Land Rovers and over 400 historic British cars! Enthusiasts of Land Rovers love the show and it is one of […]
The Historic Marathon Rally Group is hosting an event on Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1974 UDT London-Sahara-Munich World Cup Rally. Highlights of the Event: Reunion of Cars and Crews: Cars from the 1974 rally will be on display, including some still owned […]
Longbridge Plant, Birmingham. Image credit - Jonathan C. K. Webb The "Longbridge Legacies" event is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of the Longbridge Factory and its lasting impact. The event takes place on Tuesday, March 12th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Here are some highlights that might interest you: Celebrating the Factory's […]
The British Motor Museum will be hosting a brand-new family-friendly show for the 2024 season. Rustival, which will take place on Saturday, 9 March, is an all-new classic/young-timer car and vehicle show hosted by YouTubers Ian and Carly from HubNut, Matt from Furious Driving and Steph from idriveaclassic. The show is already looking to be a hit, with over […]
This is fantastic news for car enthusiasts! The 1973 Ford Capri Ferguson 4x4 is a particularly rare and exciting addition. Here's some interesting trivia about the car: It was one of only around 25 ever built, making it a true collector's item. Ford partnered with Ferguson to develop the all-wheel-drive system, which was quite advanced […]
The Historic Rally Car Register Open Day is back! The familiar HRCR Open Day returns in January 2024 to launch the coming year’s full programme of rally championships. As previously, the multi-discipline HRCR will encourage visitors to explore three distinct halls: ‘Speed’, ‘Stage’, and ‘Road and Tour’. Each area will give event organisers and equipment […]
