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

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...

Austin 12/4 Ascot

Prize winning vehicle , in original condition.

Triumph TR4

Present owners purchased vehicle in 2004 and a ground up restoration was carried out over the following two years.

VW Golf Mk1 Cabrio

F511BYC is a 1987 manufactured VW Golf Mk1 Karmann Cabrio, 1.8, registered in August 1988. It is a limited edition model with a rare automatic gearbox and just over 100K on the clock. I am the 4th owner, and the previous one from Neath, South Wales, had obtained it,...

Ford Escort 1600i Cabriolet

only owned for 3 years some recomisioning done new fuel tank ,pump and accumaltor plus new suspension this year an on going project

Triumph herald 1969

Old English white 1969 triumoh herald convertible no hood called molly

Rover SD1 3500 V8

Ex Metropolitan Police "Special Escort Group", (SEG) which is part of Royalty & Specialist Protection. This is the only known surviving SD1 issued to "SEG". This car has a significant history, having Escorted all prominant members of the UK Royal Family from 1986...

Jaguar XJS TWR V12 Sport

a rare jaguar xjs v12 twr sport which i have owned for 30 years

SUNBEAM ALPINE S2

1962 SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIES 2.

Reliant Scimitar G.T.C

Only 442 of the G.T.C convertible model Scimitar was produced, this car is no 413. 2.8 ltr Ford v6 engine, 4 speed with overdrive on 3rd and top gears, great touring car, genuine 4 seat convertible, this car being one of the last of these cars has a galvanised chassis...

SAAB 9-3 SE

SAAB 9-3 SE Convertible 2L Turbo, Navy Blue

sunbeam rapier series v

i have owned the rapier for 21 years and am the sixth owner purchased from the southhampton area, colour is glade green with a black roof. it has matching nunbers and mileage is71,900 and is mostly original and was 60 years old on february 14 this year.

Vauxhall PA Cresta

A late series Vauxhall PA Cresta finished in two tone Swan White and Lime Yellow. The late series Cresta had a 2.6 litre straight six engine coupled to a 3 speed column change gearbox. Automatic and overdrive was also an available option Designed by General Motors...

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.

Mini Cooper Sport

Blue Mini Cooper sport I’m the second owner has done less than 30,000 miles at present owned (Tommy ) for 5years had lots of bodywork done new wider alloys and stainless steel twin exhaust fitted always garaged and polished basically my pride and joy !

Mitsubishi EVO6 (T30 EVO)

MITSUBISHI EVO6 TARMAC SPEC RALLY CAR FULL WORKS ROLL CAGE PROFLEX SUSPENSION MINTEX 1166 BRAKE PADS GEMS MANAGMENT MAPPED TO 102 OCTANE TURBO FUEL MOTORSPORT UK PASSPORT

Ford Capri 2.0lt Laser

1985 Ford Capri 2.0ltr Laser . Full body restoration in 2014.

Austin A35 Van

1962 van with a 1275cc MG Midget engine and ribbedvgearbox. Fiat Panda classic front disc brakes. Large bore stainless steel exhaust. Cosmic Mk 2 alloy wheels. Telescopic front dampers. Full length roof rack made using a pair of ladder bars and a single bed frame!

Jaguar E Type, Series 1, 4.2 FHC

The car has been in my family since the 1970s. A comprehensive restoration was completed in 2025 by Cotswold Classic Car Restorations, which included returning the car to its original factory colours of opalescent silver blue with a navy interior, together with...

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...

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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