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

Wolseley 4/44

The Wolseley 4/44 was designed by Gerald Palmer and appeared at the 1952 Motor Show, complete with 1250cc Nuffield XP engine, column gear change, rack-and-pinion steering and independent front suspension. Its 1250cc engine produced 46bhp propelling the car to 60mph in...

Citroen Traction 11C

Traction 11 Commerciale 1956 This car was completed on 12 May 1956, and was originally owned by two Breton farmers René and Emile Toinen (alas, both now deceased). They lived at Plouisy, near Guingamp, in Brittany, and for the first 30 years of its life, the car did...

BMW E36

Black bmw e36 cabrio

Morris Minor 1000 “Bluebell”

“Bluebell” is a surprisingly successful 1959 racing car owned by Andrew and Mark Cross who have won dozens of Class awards and two outright Championships in historic racing. She has raced at the Goodwood Revival and Members Meeting and pretty well every circuit in UK,...

Aston Martin

Aston Martin Vanquish V12 PS. Part of the Charity SSAFA group C/O Sir WmMcLean. Sec 07725721527 Please include in same group pitch as in previous years. Thank you

Mercedes SL500

Family owned for 20+ years. Bought by my Dad as a gift for my Mum and now has been passed down to myself. Was her pride and joy and now is mine. Much loved car that will continue to be as it gets passed down.

Kawasaki H1B 500

A great example of an early 1970's Japanese sports/road bike. Rather rare to find these days. There was a whole series of H1 models released, starting I believe with the 'A' suffix, (or possibly just H1?) running all the way through to 'F'. It then became the...

Datsun 620

Datsun 620 1979 pick up truck, white RHD imported from Thailand in 2024 all original

Austin Mini Cooper S

1964 MINI COOPER 1071 S.

Austin Metro 1.3HLS

1982 MK1 Bronze Metro 1.3HLS with around 26K miles. Owned since Jan 2023.

Ford mustang II

Lucky barn find from cheddar has been fully restored back to original specs

Caterham 7 270S SV

Build from a Kit in 2018. 2 Seat open sports car based on the Lotus 7 in Classic Lotus Racing Colours. 1600cc Ford Sigma Engine at 145bhp.

jaguar series 3 4.2 sovereign

JAGUAR IN SAGE GREEN BARE METAL RESPRAY IN 1996 AFTER A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT CAME OUT OFF THE PAINT SHOP INTO MY WORKSHOP AND SAT THERE UNTIL 2022 WHEN I GOT IT BACK ON THE ROAD PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTION WILL BE ON A BOARD NEXT TO CAR

Mercedes SL500

Family owned for 20+ years. Bought by my Dad as a gift for my Mum and now has been passed down to myself. Was her pride and joy and now is mine. Much loved car that will continue to be as it gets passed down.

Rover mini & Trailer

Hector is our 1993 mini mayfair 1275 carb which was trcued from the scrap yard and built by myself. I then built a trailer a few years later for camping at shows, coming upto 20 years of ownership.

Volvo 240 GL

Silver. 2 former keepers, Came into family 6 years ago.

Yamaha XVS 1300cc Stryker

Customized paint job in candy red and gold, Cobra turned down exhausts, tailor made mustang leather seat with rider backrest and sissy bar. Plenty of chrome additions and silver cable covers.

Rover Mini 30 anniversary

Pearlescant Cherry 998cc Mini owned by myself for 30 years,all original car and engine,50k miles and 3 previous owners

VW Golf Mk1 Karmann Cabriolet

F511BYC is a 1987 manufactured VW Golf Mk1 Karmann Cabrio, 1.8, registered in August 1988. It is a limited-edition model with an 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, free...

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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