WE ARE BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER

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

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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

ROVER P5B Saloon

Admiralty Blue Rover P5B Saloon Built in 1971. Resprayed, reupholstered in Cashmere Cream Leather during 2022. Edelbrock Carburettor fitted to improve the mpg and reliability of starting. I am only the third owner. First owner had it for eight years, second owner had...

Austin A30

1954 in Winsor Grey. Owned for the last 15 years.

Sunbeam Rapier Fastback H120

Sunbeam rapier fastback h120 1725 Holbay engine twin 40 weber carbs 110 bhp Cedar Green Metallic 3 previous owners 88k miles Previous owner rebuilt engine extensive weld repairs Interior refurbishment required

AUSTIN A35

AUSTIN A35 2 DOOR. ISLAND BLUE WITH OLD ENGLISH WHITE ROOF. THE CAR HAS BEEN USED REGULARLY EVERY YEAR SINCE IT WAS BUILT. UNKNOWN BUT HIGH MILEAGE, POTENTIALLY 300,000 OR 400,000 MILES. IT WAS THE ONE AND ONLY CAR FOR THE ORIGINAL OWNER FOR 58 YEARS..

Austin A40 Devon

1949 Austin Devon Hotrod built over a 10 year period from 1981-1991. I have owned the car for 45 years and undertaking all the works on the car with the exception of the maroon 2 pack paint spray (I prepped it). Original steel body with fibreglass flip front and wheel...

Lada Niva Hussar

This vehicle was first registered on 1st January 1996. I only acquired it in November 2024. The previous owner, (a steam locomotive engineer), had spent considerable time and money in having it restored including a complete strip down and full respray. He only sold it...

MG Midget

Red 1975 MG Midget purchased in 2019. Already had been restored, just added new seat covers and carpets.

Austin Healey 100/6 ; Dolomite Sprite ; Austin 7

Vehicles that we have worked on, we have a stand at the motor show under Gittings Classic and Modern. The three vehicles will be at our stand as well.

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...

FIAT 124 Spider

A 1979 124 with the 2000 twin cam Lampredi engine. With a production run from 1966 to 1985 it was designed and manufactured by Pininfarina in Turin, Italy. Only built in Left Hand Drive it was primarily aimed at the US market .

Triumph Stag

1976 Triumph Stag Mark II. Car was originally registered in Bristol and first sold to the Lex Mead dealership there in 1977. I have owned it for the past 18 years. It was purchased privately from its last owner in Aylesbury in 2008 and has since had an extensive...

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

Austin Healey sprite mk2

Mk2 sprite 1098 cc owned by Nick fussell since 1976 many travels to Le Mans Belgium f1 etc absolutely part of the family as we’ve owned it so long

Jaguar E Type

Red soft top. Owner driver owned for many years

SUNBEAM ALPINE S2

Purchased in 2011 and restored by myself . its a 1962 series 2 alpine 1600cc 4 speed with overdrive .

Porsche 911 Turbo

Triple Black last of the Mezner Engine 911 Twin Turbo

Ford mustang

Discovered in a barn in chedder where it was previously owend by a father and son duo with plans to restore together but unfortunately was a project that got away from them over time. It was bought for me by my dad to fill my dream of owning a mustang. It has been...

Ford mustang II

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

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 !

Peugeot Hoggar

This Peugeot Hoggar is the only example known to be on the road outside of it's home market, South America, with only one other in Europe held in the Peugeot Museum collection in France. Based on the euro Peugeot 206+ the Hoggar was developed in Porto Real, Brazil...

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.

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.