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

Ford Mustang Sportback Sprint

Built in 1972 to celebrate the USA winter oylimpics only known one in the uk had car now for seven years

Lotus Turbo Esprit

Red 1982 Lotus Turbo Esprit. Extensivley rebuilt in the past year by me. Just survived a trip to the spa Classic which was a round trip of nearly 1,000 miles...with no air con LOL 🥵

Cotton/Cross Cougar

For decades through the 1940`s, 50`s & 60`s Villiers had supplied their engines to almost all of the British 2 stroke motorcycle manufacturers. As far as the competition aspect of the motorcycle industry was concerned the old adage was true. "Win on Sunday, sales...

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...

HRG 1500 Sports

1949 - H.R.G “1500” – NPF 206 Built by the H.R.G Engineering Company Ltd in Tolworth. Completed and first registered in September 1949. 99 of this model type were built from 1939 to 1956. Brief Specification: H.R.G designed & manufactured lightweight steel framed...

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...

Renault 25

1991 Renault 25 GTS. 62,000 miles. Sold new by Gravells Renault in Kidwelly west Wales. Believed to be one of only two phase 2 GTS's on the road in the UK. Has not been used for the past two years. Has had light recommissioning to make roadworthy.

Volvo 122s

Historic rally prepared Volvo 122s, better known as an Amazon. It's an ongoing project and definitely not a Garage Queen. This car has a rare Ruddspeed 1800cc engine, an option available through Volvo dealers at the time with bigger valves, uprated camshaft and...

Bond Bug

Orange piece of fibreglass on 3 wheels. Only just fits 2

MG Midget 1275

Very Original White Mk3 Midget Never Restored 70k Genuine Miles Only 3 Prev Owners Stage 1 Engine Owned for 10 years

Triumph Stag

Triumph Stag in Pimento Red, with Black interior. Car was laid up by its previous owner in 1987 with a seized engine, I have had the engine re-bored to 40th, I then rebuilt the engine and recommissioned the car with new Brakes and suspension, I also rebuilt the seats

Mazda RX8

2010 Mazda RX8 R3 wrapped in Avery White snow pearl. Custom headlights, R-Magic spoiler, Miltek exhaust Track focused build

HRG 1500 Sports

1949 - H.R.G “1500” – NPF 206 Built by the H.R.G Engineering Company Ltd in Tolworth. Completed and first registered in September 1949. 99 of this model type were built from 1939 to 1956. Brief Specification: H.R.G designed & manufactured lightweight steel framed...

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...

Mx5 nb

- 2001 mx5 nb pre-facelift. - Tein coilovers. - Smiths wheels. - 18K Evolution Orange or Racing Bronze depending who you ask. - taken my partner and I all the way to Lisbon and back without skipping a beat

BSA C12 250cc

BSA C12 250cc, 4 former keepers, bought in June 2919 and fully restored to present condition 2019/2020. Changed colour from red to maroon with petrol tank sides as seen. Engine completely stripped and rebuilt.

Triumph Stag MK2

Triumph Stag MK2 Tahiti Blue fitted with 3ltr V8 engine

MGB Roadster

Very nice clean example of the MGB roadster, chrome bumpers, wire wheels, old English white. Full restoration some years ago. Owned the car for 8 years.

Ferrari 360 Spyder

Rossi Red With contrasting black roof and Crema leather

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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