The British Motor Museum opens its first ever motorcycle exhibition on 22nd July 2022... They tell us: As a departure from its normally car-based exhibitions, the British Motor Museum is expanding its visitor appeal and diving into the world of motorcycles! A new collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles will see two temporary exhibitions delivered over the next six months. The first is a … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Exhibition opens at The British Motor Museum
Celebrating 100 years since the Austin Seven arrived, The British Motor Museum is hosting a new exhibition about this truly iconic model... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host a brand-new exhibition entitled ‘Small car. Big history: 100 years of the Austin Seven’ which will open on 22 July to mark a century of the small car that made such a big impact. From its launch in 1922, … [Read more...]
BMC and Leyland Show attracted classics galore on a very hot summer weekend
Enthusiasts flock to the BMC and Leyland Show… …Kim Henson reports. (All text and all photographs – except one as individually credited – by, and copyright, Kim Henson). The British Motor Museum at Gaydon played host to this year’s BMC and Leyland Show (held annually, Covid-apart) on Sunday 10th July. On a blistering hot day, more than 800 classic vehicles produced by BMC BL, Leyland and … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Centenary celebrated this summer at The British Motor Museum
A much-loved small British car with a great history and wonderful legacy... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Austin Seven with 7 marvellous activities from the 22 July – 5 September. Visitors can uncover this great little car’s history and look at some of its exciting adventures with the chance to explore the new exhibition ‘Small car. Big … [Read more...]
Queen’s Baton Relay to visit The British Motor Museum in July
On Friday 22nd July the Birmingham Queen's Baton Relay will visit the British Motor Museum, as part of the relay route around Britain... The British Motor Museum tells us: The Baton will spend 10 days in the West Midlands during its final journey through England this summer. During its time in the Stratford-on-Avon District, the Queen's Baton Relay will also visit the Recreation Ground in … [Read more...]
Unique Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum
Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum for just one day, as part of its 'Round Britain Relay' tour... The TS2, built at Banner Lane in Coventry, was the first right-hand drive 'TR' model, built in 1953 and before the TR2 production run started, right at the start of the long and illustrious TR sports car story. 'TS2' relates to the 'Chassis' number. TS2 will be visiting the British … [Read more...]
Six top motoring shows at The British Motor Museum in July
Historic vehicles galore at the British Motor Museum during July... They tell us: The British Motor Museum will be hosting six fantastic motoring shows in July which will include the Wythall Busfest on 2 July, the Electric Vehicle Festival on 3 July, the BMC & Leyland Show on 10 July, the Old Ford Rally and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 17 July & the Big MINI show on 24 July. The … [Read more...]
Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (‘STEM’) at The British motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is to host a special day for girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths on Wednesday 29th June 2022... They tell us: This event will feature a host of interactive STEM based activities for girls in secondary school years 8 to 10. The day will begin with an exclusive keynote presentation and Q&A with Louise Reynolds, Vehicle Line Director at Jaguar Land … [Read more...]
Minis, Metros and MINIS to be celebrated at The British Motor Museum
Minis and Metros plus MINIS galore at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 5th June... They tell us... Visitors can celebrate two of Britain’s much loved small car marques when the British Motor Museum hosts the ‘National Metro & Mini Show’ on Sunday 5 June. This popular show is regarded as the main event of the year for owners of Metros, classic Minis, and modern MINIs to come together. … [Read more...]
A Right Royal Day Out at The British Motor Museum
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee – celebrate at The British Motor Museum this half term... They tell us: With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place during May half term (28 May – 5 June), the British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate the royal cars in their collection. A number of vehicles from the Royal household are on display including the first bespoke royal Land … [Read more...]
Father’s Day activities at The British Motor Museum
A wide variety of ideas for Father's Day... suggested by The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum has plenty of ideas for Father’s Day on Sunday 19 June, whether it’s a special day out or a unique gift that you are looking for. 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 … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum hosts Land Rover Show
Land Rover Show to be held for the eighth time at The British Motor Museum... The hugely popular Gaydon Land Rover Show returns for its eighth year on 7 & 8 May at the British Motor Museum. The dedicated weekend show will once again showcase hundreds of Land Rovers from 1948 to the present day and is one of the biggest days in the calendar for Land Rover fans and families. The Jaguar Land … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum salutes ‘Drive It Day’
Discounted entry at The British Motor Museum for classic car owners on Drive It Day... The British Motor Museum is celebrating the national Drive It Day on Sunday 24 April by offering owners who arrive in a classic car discounted Museum entry. Drive It Day is again supporting the NSPCC ChildLine and raising funds for this worthwhile charity. Last year Drive it Day raised over £40,000 for the … [Read more...]
Mini themes galore this Easter at The British Motor Museum
Mini Madness at The British Motor Museum this Easter, 2022... It’s all about ‘Mini Madness’ at the British Motor Museum this Easter from 9 -24 April with a host of exciting Mini themed family activities! Families can explore the Museum on a Family Trail, join the Mini mad characters on a family tour or design and make a Mini in the air drying clay workshops. On 13 and 20 April, children can join … [Read more...]
Sir John Black birthday celebrations at The British Motor Museum
Standard and Triumph enthusiasts gathered with their cars today, 10th February 2022, at The British Motor Museum, in honour of Sir John Black... Today the British Motor Museum hosted around 50 Triumphs and Standards which turned up as part of the ‘Drive your Triumph Day’. The Museum displayed both the last Stag and the last TR7 (from their collection) outside the Museum for Triumph … [Read more...]
Formula One fun at The British Motor Museum
More Formula One fun in store at The British Motor Museum February half term’s Formula 1 family activities will continue at the British Motor Museum with the arrival of a BRM chassis IV P15 Type 1 V16. The BRM Type 15 was a Formula One racing car of the early 1950s and British Racing Motors were the UK’s first Formula One team. The car will go on display at the Museum from 17 February to 1 March, … [Read more...]
February date for the next British Motor Museum evening quiz
The next quiz night at The British Motor Museum will take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022... The British Motor Museum Quiz Night is back by popular demand on Tuesday 8 February, following on from the highly successful inaugural quiz held in November. The fun and entertaining evening will again be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. Danny Hopkins, … [Read more...]
Formula 1 fun at British Motor Museum
February 2022 Half-term break provides Formula 1 interest at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum team tells us... It’s all about Formula 1 fun at the British Motor Museum during half term from 19 – 27 February with a host of exciting racing themed family activities! Families can also discover the much loved British sports cars from manufacturers such as Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, McLaren and Aston … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum gears up for a busy 2022
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
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...]