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

Mazda RX8

2010 Mazda RX8 R3 wrapped in Avery White snow pearl. Custom headlights, R-Magic spoiler, Miltek exhaust Track focused build

Heinkel Kabine

Heinkel Kabine 1956 Restored over the last 5 years Was purchased new January 1957 by a Leicester Footwear company owner who bought it as a result of the Suez fuel crisis 200 cc engine at the moment Hoping to put 175cc engine ( it had 175 originally ) 175 engine...

Rover mini

Blue rover mini with white roof and white bonnet stripes

Lotus Carlton

Owned the car for 10 years. Have restored it to original condition. Number 926 and is the last but one Lotus Carlton built.

Jaguar XK8 X100

This 2005 Jaguar XK8 4.2-S Premium Convertible represents the ultimate evolution and "final flourish" of the iconic X100 generation. Finished in Quartz Grey, this special edition celebrates the end of a legendary production run. With 89,000 miles on the clock, this...

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8v

A distinctive Italian adventure touring motorcycle, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio blends long-distance comfort with rugged capability. Named after the famous Stelvio Pass in the Italian Alps, this model was designed to handle both mountain roads and off-road terrain with...

Ford Escort MK2 Mexico

Ford Escort MK2 Mexico Yellow In lovely condition, restored 2001 to a high standard. I’ve owned the vehicle for over 27 years and recently recommissioned.

Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet

1989 Red Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet. Purchased in 2019 and added bucket seats and a straight through exhaust.

Ford Fiesta

1990 Ford Fiesta Mk3 Popular Plus Registration G37 XME Maritime blue 5 speed manual transmission 1117cc high compression swirl engine for unleaded fuel Normally aspirated-overhead valve push rod operated with a Weber carburettor-distributorless ignition system and...

Yamaha Virago XV535

This Yamaha XV535 Virago offers a basic yet easy to ride timeless style. With a cruiser design it is still a popular bike for most riders. It hasn’t impeccable reliability and under-stressed style and has barely dated. Production was stopped in 2004 and was replaced...

HRG 1500 Sports

1949 - H.R.G “1500” – NPF 206 Built by the H.R.G Engineering Company Ltd in Tolworth. Completed and first registered in September 1949. 99 of this model type were built from 1939 to 1956. Brief Specification: H.R.G designed & manufactured lightweight steel framed...

Jaguar F Type

Jaguar f type 3ltr super charged owned for just over a year. Red in colour. A few things added to car which include injector savers and a few chrome upgrades on the lights

Talbot 95 De-Luxe Saloon

This Talbot is a rare survivor, one of only four known to still exist and she has a wonderful history that I've come to know and treasure. She took part in the 1982 commemoration run of the celebrated Coupe des Alpes, retracing the original 1932 Alpine trial over...

Marcos Mantis Spyder

Manufactured in Westbury by Marcos cars developed for the Mantis Cup race series. Powered by the Ford Mustang Cobra GT engine. 4.6 L V8 Purchased as the third owner in 2002 slightly damaged by the previous owner using a lamppost to stop! Stripped back to bare chassis,...

Bentley R Type

A excellent example of a 1950’s Bentley in silver/ grey with red interior. 4.5 ltr straight six engine. Had a bard metal rebuild in 2003.

Opel Manta GTE Coupe

I've owned my Black , Opel Manta for approx., 26 years, in that time I've had the front brakes upgraded, various panel repairs or replacement, (inc the roof skin). The engine has also been changed to a 2.4 ltr to replace the original 2.0ltr. The fibre glass louvered...

Nissan Fairlady Z

1975 Nissan Fairlady Z 2/2 , Arctic White, 2.6 Litre straight 6 with a 5 speed manual gearbox. This has a hydraulic power steering upgrade and a custom built stainless steel exhaust. The car was sold into the Japanese market then exported to Canada where it was dry...

Mini Equinox

Mini Equinox was put on sale in 1996 with a production run of just 750 and sold out almost immediately. Based on the Sprite it has a 1275cc engine. This particular model had a full body rebuild about 12 years ago and given a bare shell respray to Tahiti blue having...

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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