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

Morris Traveller

This car was first registered on 13th April 1970. I am the sixth owner, the car having previously been enjoyed for 23 years by a lady from Bristol. The car, which has been completely refurbished by Charles Ware’s Morris Minor Centre Bristol in early 2018, is fitted...

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 .

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...

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...

Aston Martin DBX

Aston Martin DBX V12 White PS. Part of the Charity SSAFA group C/O Sir WmMcLean. Sec 07725721527 Please include in same group pitch as in previous years. Thank you

Suzuki GSX 750

Fully restored several years ago. Shiny!

VW Type 2

VW Type 2 Early Bay Window Camper in Pastel White over Riviera Blue with a series of resto mods to make it more usable these include. Turbo Diesel Engine Porsche 4 Pots Disk Brakes all round Power Steering Central Locking Electric Windows Air Suspension I've owned the...

Mini Equinox

Mini Equinox was put on sale in 1996 with a production run of just 750 and sold out almost immediately. Based on the Sprite it has a 1275cc engine. This particular model had a full body rebuild about 12 years ago and given a bare shell respray to Tahiti blue having...

Vauxhall Velox

A very rare early Vauxhall PA model. This particular car was exported to Australia by Vauxhall at Luton as a kit of parts and was reassembled and sold in Melbourne by Holden GM motors where is spent most of its life before being transported back to the UK.

VW Golf Mk1 Cabrio

F511BYC is a 1987 manufactured VW Golf Mk1 Karmann Cabrio, 1.8, registered in August 1988. It is a limited edition model with a rare 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,...

Morgan Plus 4

2009 Morgan Plus 4 Centenary Edition in Rolls-Royce Bordeaux red

Triumph Stag

White Triumph Stag 1976 Automatic

AUDI 80GT

VERY RARE SERIES 1 80GT IN ORIGINAL FACTORY COLOUR OF RALLY YELLOW I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 39 YEARS, IT HAD A TOTAL RESTORATION BETWEEN 1994 AND 2017. DON'T ASK! IT IS THE ONLY YELLOW GT IN THE UK, AND THERE ARE ONLY FIVE OTHER GTs KNOWN OF IN THIS COUNTRY.

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2 in radiant red 1986

Ford MK1 Capri

1600gt mk1 facelift in Daytona yellow and black vinyl roof was automatic but now has 5 speed box,twin headlights and mini lights style wheels

Morris Traveller

This car was first registered on 13th April 1970. I am the sixth owner, the car having previously been enjoyed for 23 years by a lady from Bristol. The car, which has been completely refurbished by Charles Ware’s Morris Minor Centre Bristol in early 2018, is fitted...

Yamaha Virago 1100

My third Virago 1100 which is thirty years old, The same number of years I have been a club member of the VSOC Specification ENGINE TYPE - 1063cc, air-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin, SOHC BORE AND STROKE - 95 x 75mm CLAIMED HORSEPOWER - 61.7bhp @ 6000rpm MAXIMUM TORQUE -...

Singer Vogue Mk III

One of the first Series IIIs built and registered on the 2nd October 1964. It had two owners from the same family from new until 2007. It is in fairly original condition with a re-spray carried out in the 1990s. I purchased the car in August 2021.

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

Fiat 500L

Restored 2013. Used regularly.

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.