WE ARE BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER

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

Walcot Rugby Club, Lansdown,
Bath BA1 9BJ
 

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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

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...

MG Spridget

1500cc MG Midget with Healy Spite Mk1 front. Not particularly fast but a lot of fun to drive with top down and sun shining! Acquired in 2023 with a completely rusty front end ( both wings and bonnet), so I cut that away and fitted a glass fibre front/bonnet

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...

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

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...

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

Austin A40 Farina

1966 Austin A40 Farina Mk11. 1098cc Have owned for 13years. Previous owner carried out restoration, family having owned it from new.

Nissan Figaro

Japanese Grey Import, Limited numbers and produced for 1 year only, 2 Door Coupe in Topaz Mist.

Ford Escort Mexico

Car is standard through out, 2 door saloon. Electric Blue I have owned the car for 40 years and during this time it is has been subject to ongoing restoration The car is mostly used for classic car rally’s

Jaguar XK8

Convertible Jaguar ck8 Blue v8 4.0 liter

Ford MONDEO

Ford mondeo ZETEC FIVE DOOR HATCH

Mazda RX8

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

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...

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

1978 stag owned twice and for jointly period of 27 years local car from new

MG B gt v8

I am the second owner , now for 44 years, in original condition.

Heinkel Kabine

Heinkel Kabine 1956 Restored over the last 5 years Was purchased new January 1957 by a Leicester Footwear company owner who bought it as a result of the Suez fuel crisis 200 cc engine at the moment Hoping to put 175cc engine ( it had 175 originally ) 175 engine...

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

Nissan

Nissan 350Z. A 2000s Japanese Coupe producing 320BHP via an 3.5L V6 engine. Owned by a family in chipping Sodbury for 12 years and owned by me for the last 1.5 years.

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.