WE ARE BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER

Saturday 27th June 2026 10am-5pm
Sunday 28th June 2026 10am-4pm

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 stag

classic car used for shows and fun runs

HRD/Cross Rotary Valve

Roland Cross founder and Managing Director of Cross Manufacturing Company purchased in 1934 from HRD a Model P `rolling chassis`. Frame, forks, wheels, petrol tank , etc. Historical records show the components (frame, wheels etc.) being built by Ted Hampshire the...

Ford GPW (WW2 Jeep)

Found in 1987 and restored by father and son. Original markings found under many layers of paint. The jeep has traveled back and forth to Normandy on a few occasions over the years to commemorate D-Day. The last time was in 2014. Trailer is original Willys MBT from...

Series 1 107 Landrover

Series 1 Land rover Fire appliance used and operated by Monsanto Chemicals at Fawley Docks, Southampton

Toyota Celica

2004 Toyota Celica. 1800cc.Lowered

Humber Super Snipe

On of the last big Humbers, this car was retained by Humber as a demonstrator from November 1965 until 1967. It is chassis number 9, making it one of the "first of the last". During that year, it had cameo parts in an episode of "The Avengers" and also appeared in a...

MGB Roadster

I purchased this car in 2022 from an elderly gentleman in Southend-On-Sea. He had restored and maintained the vehicle over may years but due to age was struggling to get in and out. I had the car transported back to Bath and immediately had it serviced and MOT'd at...

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

Lancia Fulvia

It's red. We've only owned the car since 2025. I'm afraid we don't have a lot of history of the car

Rover 214Si

A rare 3 door version of this 200 model, a 214Si all original bar the stereo, this car has the earlier 1.4 16v engine. Lovely to drive and very few left

Jaguar xk 120 fhc

A 1954 jaguar fixed head coupe

Daimler XJ V8

Vintage Daimler only 8,700 miles from new

Fiat 124 spider

1971 Fiat 124 spider. Pinnafarina designed Lampredi DOHC

Jaguar Sovereign

JAGUAR SOVEREIGN BLUE 6 PREVIOUS OWNERS

Yamaha XVS 950cc Bolt Rspec

Custom paint job in Cherry Red, Gold and Black, aftermarket fairing and hand guards. Vance and Hinds "longshot" exhausts , tailormade leather Mustang seat and model specific leather Viking panniers.

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...

Jaguar XKR

Jaguar XKR Supercharged Coupe . White with black trim , 510 bhp 0 -60 in sub 4 seconds .

bmw 318

camper van

Volkswagen Golf Clipper Cabriolet

This is a late model Golf Cabriolet, produced after production of the MK1 Golf hatchback had ended. It was converted to a Cabriolet by Karmen in Osnabruck, Germany. The MK1 Cabriolet production ran on until 1993, after the MK2 had been launched. The MK2 Cabriolet...

Subaru Impreza Acropolis Edition

1994 subaru impreza classic acropolis edition no6 100 cars made to celebrate subaru winning the 1994 acropolis world rally Basically a version 1 sti with a plaque under bonnet

OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance Logo

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.

Silent Auction

Visit the Bath Festival of Motoring 2026 “Silent Auction” which will run from Wednesday 1st April 2026 til 18.00pm on 14th July 2026.

The Ultimate Summer Weekend
for Car Lovers and Families

27th / 28th JUNE 2026

Rotarian Peter Edwards

It is with great sadness that we pay tribute to our dear friend and fellow Rotarian Peter Edwards.

In 2012, Peter inspired and drove the founding of the Pageant of Motoring, which, over the years, developed into The Bath Rotary Festival of Motoring. He worked tirelessly to make the annual event a success, raising tens of thousands of pounds for charities in the process.

Peter will be greatly missed by everyone involved in the Festival. He was an inspiration, and without him, there would be no Festival of Motoring for us to enjoy.