We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who joined us at Walcot Rugby Club for this year’s Bath Festival of Motoring and Music.

Whether you brought along a beautifully restored classic car, rocked out to the incredible local bands across our music stages, or simply came along with family and friends to soak up the sunshine and community spirit, you made the entire weekend an unforgettable success.

Thanks to your incredible generosity from entry tickets to our silent auction, we have raised vital funds for local causes, including the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Freewheelers Blood Bikes, and Glasshouse Academy. We couldn’t have done it without our passionate exhibitors, talented performers, dedicated volunteers, and, of course, our wonderful visitors.

See you all next year!

LUCKY PROGRAMME NUMBER WINNERS

Saturday – Morgan for a day – 0905

Sunday – Porsche driving experience – 1951

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The Bath Festival of Motoring and Music offers an opportunity to experience iconic automotive exhibits spanning decades.

From super cars, to classic cars, from motorcycles to other motoring genres – there is something to appeal to every enthusiast – with new exhibits added each year.

Attendees of all ages and interests can get up close and personal with a wide range of vehicles, experience the owners’ product passion and learn about their history in a safe, fun and inspiring environment.

This year’s festival will also boast even more live music performances across two dedicated stages plus a range of hospitality stalls for ‘pitstop’ relaxation, ‘refuelling’ and admiring all things automative. 

This longstanding festival has enjoyed a successful history and, as with previous years, will be held at Walcot Rugby Club, opposite the Lansdown Park and Ride, so easy for access with camping available to those travelling or wishing to make a weekend of it.

Beneficiaries will include the Bath and Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Freewheelers Blood Bikes, supporting vital services in the community.

SOME OF THIS YEARS EXHIBITORS

VW Nova

This is my 1979 VW Nova. The Nova is a kit car based on a VW Beetle chassis, engine and gearbox. Although the company would have sold you the fibreglass parts and you could build the car yourself, they would also produce and sell factory cars for those who wanted to...

VW T2 Bay

A 1973 T2 Bay with an 1800 type 4 engine with a single Webber carb conversion. Has had a full nut and bolt engine restoration in the last year including a new fuel tank and various other parts. Next job is the paintwork which is tired. Solid underneath though with no...

Dellow mk2b

Owned by me since 1995, when purchased from Jersey, Channel Islands, where it had been since new. Fully rebuilt after purchase from bare frame, and full mechanical overhaul. Limited mileage over these years so still in “as new” condition.

Mercedes E500 Cabriolet

One of less than 10 E500 cabriolets with a 5.5 ltr engine in the UK. Originally purchased at Mercedes of Park Lane and maintained all its life by Mercedes Benz.

Ford Escort Mk2

Ford Escort Mk2 1.6 2 door in original Java Green

Citroen DS20

We have owned this car since 2005 and in that time the car has taken part in several long distance excursions and taken part in various Citroen related events both in the UK and France. The car is finished in Camargeau Bleu which is quite a rare colour for this model...

Nissan

Nissan 350Z. A 2000s Japanese Coupe producing 320BHP via an 3.5L V6 engine. Owned by a family in chipping Sodbury for 12 years and owned by me for the last 1.5 years.

BMW E23 728i

Purchased in 2010 on Ebay for the huge sum of £255 & drove it back from Plymouth to Bristol. Has had some remedial bodywork done during my ownership & is used for shows every year. This year the car has become a Historic Vehicle so is now tax & MOT exempt...

Yamaha XV950R

A powerful lightweight cruiser with air cooled SOHC V- twin engine; and 4valves. Often seen as a bobber and very popular due to its 245kg wet weight. Fuel capacity is 12 litres. Max torque of 51bhp with 58lb ft @ 3,000rpm. Top speed 105mph. Belt drive. 5 speed...

Morris Mini Van

Extensive restoration, built to look as if a a cooper Van came off the production line. Fully trimmed interior including restall bucket seats and moto-lita wheel, cooper engine with twin SU carbs, full adjustable suspension, cooper S breaks, on cooper reverse rims....

Eunos Roadster

1990 Eunos Roadster (1st Generation Mazda MX5) Lightly modified (wheels, lowered, custom front arches) Painted soul red 2019

B S A

BSA Goldstar 350cc sidecar outfit ,built for R.U.Holoway & son of St John’s road Bath by the competition dept of BSA to compete in the welsh international trial , this outfit won the event in 1960 & 1961 and was the only outfit to finish in 1960 out of 17 that...

Ford Cortina Estate MK5

A very original MK5 Cortina Estate rare 2.3 Koln V6. Used as a good 'workhorse' I am 3rd owner, have full history and 83K genuine mileage.

Yamaha XVZ1300 Venture Star

This 2000 US specification bike is fully loaded with handle bar fairing, rear all round hard lockable luggage. Among the standard features are a full AM/FM/tape stereo system with integrated intercom, electronic cruise control. Also available are a trunk-mounted CD...

Rover 220 GTI

Silver Rover 220 GTI 1992

Rover

Ex Metropolitan police Car scarab blue

Austin Healey Mark IIA BJ7

This 1962 Austin Healey was exported to Ship and Shore Motors, West Palm Beach in Florida. It was then, as you might expect, a left hand drive export car. Thirty years later, bearing a California plate, the car was re-imported to the UK and went to DJ Groves in...

Jaguar CType

Recreation of the 1953 Jaguar C Type Le Mans winning car. 3.4 litre triple Webers all aluminium body

VW T2 Bay

A 1973 T2 Bay with an 1800 type 4 engine with a single Webber carb conversion. Has had a full nut and bolt engine restoration in the last year including a new fuel tank and various other parts. Next job is the paintwork which is tired. Solid underneath though with no...

Ford Focus St500

Ford Focus ST500 Limited edition focus 1 of 500 and one of 280 left on uk roads St3 levels of trim Upgraded with Infra red screen Racing strips Red leather

OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026

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Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance

We’re here when you need us most. But in the nicest possible way, we hope you won’t.

We provide vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath.

In effect, we give the same level of critical care as a hospital but bring the expert team and specialist equipment to the people in need. And we do it as fast as humanly possible.

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FREEWHEELERS

Freewheelers EV Blood Bike Service is a registered charity which offers an out of hours, free of charge courier service to the NHS. Freewheelers transport blood, pathology and microbiology specimens, patient notes, X-rays, breast milk and other medical supplies.

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THE GLASSHOUSE ACADEMY

Working in partnership with schools in Bath to raise aspirations and to create opportunities for children, the Glasshouse Academy provides an extra support network and provides opportunities for participants to make new friends.

Ultimately, our objective is to create contributing adults in society in both Bath and the wider community.

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