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

McLaren 570s

Dark silver McLaren 570s with carbon fibre trim, an MSO spoiler and MSO alloys. Black interior with orange trim. 3.8 litre twin turbo V8, 0-60 in 3.0s Are you doing super car rides this year? I'd be happy to do them on Saturday, can't make it on Sunday.

BMW 325i

BMW 352i convertible

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

Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Custom Vw beach buggy with a sidewinder body, recently recommissioned after I found it in a customers garage where it had been for 10 years unused.

Fiat 500L

Restored 2013. Used regularly.

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 Figaro

Just over 20,000 Figaros were produced in 1991 for the Japanese Domestic Market. There were only four original colours - ours is Lapis Grey. Imported in 2005 with 56,000km on the clock, she was owned by Sarah's Uncle Gordon for 20 years. Sadly he passed away last...

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...

Ford Capri 2.0lt Laser

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

Citroen Traction 11C

The hatchback version of the long wheelbase Traction. Owned since 1990. The iconic french car used by both the Germans and the resistance during the war. A revolutionary 1934 design, - FWD, monocoque, hydraulic brakes, rack and pinion steering. The first hot...

Riley RME

Originally from Lincoln passed through many owners and changed colour at least 4 times and had 2 engine rebuilds. Restored in 1990 but much subsequent mechanical work by me since 2021 but somehow still retains original engine, box , body , and interior. In summary...

Mini Designer edition

Black Mini Designer special edition by Mary Quant. Very original, owned 35 years.

Triumph Stag Mk1

Mk1 Triumph stag all matching numbers ie engine,gearbox and rear axle all original. The engine had a full rebuild last winter by Griffin Classics of Calne. The body was painted in her original colour of Sienna Brown over 25 years the front seats have been rebuilt the...

Morgan 4/4 4 seater

Morgan 4/4 4 seater in old English white owned for 40plus years used all year round hood we think is in loft. No wrong weather for a morgan just wrong clothes. Tows a small caravan

Ford mustang II

Lucky barn find by my dad. Full restore back to as close to original specs as possible.

Austin mini t bag

Nickname t bag, built in 1979 and is green in colour,

Porsche 718 GT4

A 420bhp mid-mounted flat 6 engine gives a 0-60mph in under 4.5 seconds and 190mph top speed.

TVR Vixen S3

This is a 1971 TVR Vixen S3 Coupé, one of only 168 produced, which I have owned since 1987 (39 Years). In summary, during my ownership I have restored it and continuously modified / modernised the mechanicals and electrical components to make it more drivable,...

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

Austin A35 4×4 pickup

1962 Austin A35 van cut down into a pickup and mounted onto a Suzuki SJ 413 chassis. Vicarage 1600 engine and power steering. Roll cage and very wide wheels

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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