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!

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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

TRIUMPH / MERLIN SIDECAR OUTFIT

Built in 1994 by ex - racing brothers Ken & Mike Minns. Only two of these were built and this is the only one to have survived.

Iveco

Built originally just down the road in Pucklechurch, this truck was built and lived at its life as a Swansea mobile library doing countless miles pottering around villages and towns in South Wales lending out books to kindly old ladies and students. At some point in...

Nissan Viewt

Originally a Nissan Micra built in 1996, sold directly to a Jap company called Mitsuoka who removed the front and back of the car and fitted hand-made new bodywork to make the car look like a Jaguar from the 1960s, Grey colour and in excellent condition. Very rare, I...

Morris Minor

1959 Morris Minor 4- door saloon car in Clipper Blue. Highly original. Factory export to Channel Islands. Brought back to the mainland in the 1980s, where it was part of a private 'off-road' collection. Re-commissioned for the road in 2002, after several owners it has...

Sunbeam Talbot 90 mk 2a

Owned by present keeper since 1977 Colour was metallic green but was changed to its current colour when it was first restored from a rusty wreck some 40 + years ago. Not a easy car to drive but were successful rally cars in the early 50’s driven by the likes of...

Triumph spitfire 1500

Colour white with houndstooth check seats. Minor restoration including full body spray, new interior linings,roof,etc Nine years with present owner.

MGB ROADSTER

British Racing Green soft top classic car. New engine Power steering

Rover 3500S

Corsica Blue Rover P6B with 3.5litre V8 engine. Owned since 1993 and restored by myself, much welding, rebuilt brakes and suspension. Professionally resprayed in 2022.

Rewaco Trike

Found forgotten underneath the a tarpaulinin Wales. This trike was left forgotten after the owner contracted gout and had to have his leg amputated meaning the vehicle couldn’t be driven anymore. I found a vehicle after it was left there for six years unloved I bought...

Cagiva Elefant E750

Rare Italian Adventure Motorcycle based upon the Paris Dakar winner produced by Cagiva.

TVR Cerbera

TVR Cerbera 4.5L Lightweight Silver

MINI Cooper S Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition

A rare example of a Paddy Hopkirk Limited edition of a Cooper S. There were only 100 of this variation sold in the UK. The vehicle celebrates the impressive occasion of Paddy Hopkirk winning the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally. The car has Paddy Hopkirk emblems and signatures....

Lotus Evora 400,

Lotus 50th Anniversary Edition. 1966 to 2016 when Lotus started to produce cars at Hethel, Norfolk No.6 of 10 World Wide 1st UK LHD and 1st UK manual Sky Blue with Orange and White stripes V6, 3.5 litre with supercharger producing over 400 BHP

Citroen DS

I am the second owner, always has been on the road, not subject to restoration. Orient blue with unpainted polycarbonate roof. The interior has been completely reupholstered in leather to Pallas trim level.

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...

Rover 3500S

Corsica Blue Rover P6B with 3.5litre V8 engine. Owned since 1993 and restored by myself, much welding, rebuilt brakes and suspension. Professionally resprayed in 2022.

Austin Mini Rose

1989 Austin Mini Rose - limited-edition (500 produced) special, featuring a Diamond white body with a distinctive Rose pink roof. This example was originally purchased new by a Rover employee at the Longbridge plant and we have owned it since 2018.

Yamaha xvs950

Yamaha xvs950 bolt cruiser

Rover 3500s (p6)

I have owned this car for 28 years, I've just had it returned from Just Rover p6 specialist in Usk south wales. The car has been resprayed and a mechanical look over. I am getting well over 30 to the gallon, not bad for a v8 but it does have a 5 speed gear box...

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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