Simply Classics and Sports Car - Sunday 24th August - Beaulieu

Beaulieu Simply Classics & Sports Car

Beaulieu Simply Classics & Sports Car

Sunday 24th August 2014

Beaulieu’s popular Simply Classics event, now in its fourth year, has rebranded to Simply Classics & Sports Car for 2014, as the rally has now expanded to include sports cars. Taking place on Sunday 24th August, this event is open to all owners of pre-1989 classic vehicles and sports cars of all ages, with participants invited to drive their vehicle to Beaulieu and display it in the beautiful parkland surrounding the National Motor Museum.
This event provides classic and sports car owners with the perfect opportunity to take a drive through the picturesque New Forest and join the display, meet other like-minded enthusiasts and enjoy a day out at the Beaulieu attraction.

British sports car manufacturer, MG, is this year celebrating its 90th anniversary and will be the featured marque at Simply Classics & Sports Car. In a special display area at the event, MGs of all ages will be on show from early VAs and TAs to the ever popular MGB and Midget, as well as modern classics such as the MGF and MG TF, plus the current MG3 and MG6 models, with displays from regional MG clubs and individual owners as well as a number of trade stands.

During the afternoon there will be a parade of some of the best examples of the MG marque. Beaulieu’s visitors will be asked to vote for their favourite MG, as well as their favourite overall vehicle on display, in the People’s Choice Awards. In an afternoon presentation ceremony, the owners of the winning vehicles for both the People’s Choice and the People’s Choice MG awards will each be presented with a Beaulieu Trophy.

For those participating in the event with a sports car or pre-1989 classic, ticket prices are Adult £10 and Child £5. Event tickets include entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction, featuring the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House and gardens.

Tickets can be purchased on the day or in advance online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk or on telephone line 01590 612888.

All other visitors to the event should enter via the Main Entrance Hall at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your sports car or pre-1989 classic is from 9.30am when catering will be available. The event opens to the public at 10am.

Visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk for more information or telephone 01590 612345.

Classic Car Convocation at Blenheim Palace

Classic Cars

Calling all classic car fans! Blenheim Palace is hosting the Pre-50 American Auto Club ‘Rally of Giants’ on 27th July. This superlative gathering offers a rare opportunity for collectors and admirers to see the finest and most valuable examples found anywhere in Europe.

                     

There will be more than 400 classic American vehicles attending, including some of the best examples of motoring history and the most valuable. Dating from the early 1920’s through to the 1970’s the Rally of Giants is a must visit for those with a passion for American motorcars. For those with only a passing interest in motoring avocation expect your interest to be piqued with this remarkable collection of American motorcars, trucks, military vehicles and bikes.

Collectors from the UK and continental Europe will congregate to celebrate this amazing display in Blenheim Palace’s iconic landscape. The laid-back and friendly atmosphere is perfect for admiring, dreaming of buying, purchasing and selling. The rally offers a fabulous backdrop to a really good time at Blenheim Palace.

Enjoy a full day out in Blenheim Palace’s house and gardens with delicious food and refreshments available in the wonderful eateries.

To find out more information about the Pre50AAC and the ‘Rally of Giants’ visit the Pre '50 American Auto Club website: pre50aac.com

www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events

WHAT:            The Pre 50 American Auto Club ‘Rally of Giants’

WHEN:            27^th July

WHY VISIT:    A must visit for classic car enthusiasts and collectors.

ADMISSION:  Park & Gardens ticket required: Adult £13.50/ Child £6.60 (5-16 yrs)/ Concession £10.20/ Family £36 (2 adults, 2 children)

WEBSITE:       www.blenheimpalace.com for more information

INFO LINE:     0800 849 6500           

Summer Loving at Harewood

Summer is getting into full swing at Harewood House this year with a fantastic choice of events for all the family to enjoy, from vintage fun at the Father’s Day Classic Car & Motor Show to singing along to your favourite Grease number at the Movie Weekend.

Celebrate Father’s Day this year at the renowned Father’s Day Classic Car & Motor Show on 16th June.  Engross yourself in the vintage spirit with over 1000 vintage and classic vehicles to admire, competitions, arena acts, vintage fashion stalls and even swing dancing.  Don’t miss The Breitling Wingwalkers who will take to the skies above Harewood on Sunday afternoon to perform a breathtaking acrobatic routine whilst strapped to the top wings of their beautiful 1930’s Boeing Stearman biplanes – a sight worth seeing!

This summer, experience Outdoor Theatre as you’ve never seen it before. With the grand Harewood House as the backdrop, see your favourite stories come to life, including the classic Pride and Prejudice on 30th June, The Mikado on 11th July, Shakespeare’s As You Like it on 25th July, Wind in the Willows on 8th August 2013, and Babe the Sheep Pig on 31st August.

The fun continues with VW Festival, back at Harewood for two full days of VW heaven 17th – 18th August. Now one of the largest VW shows in the country, the weekend will be packed full of VW fun, live music, a show and shine competition for the finest of VW’s and a four colour display in quintessentially British colours red, white, blue and classic black.

Following the success of the renowned Drive-in Movie event at Harewood over the years, we’re upping the ante this summer to bring you a Movie Weekend with a difference 24th – 25th August. On Saturday, don those pink jackets and grease those quiffs as you sing along to the world’s favourite musical, Grease. On Sunday, spend an evening under the stars watching a classic drive-in style movie (film to be confirmed). Both nights kick off with themed activities including cocktails and picnics at sunset to get you into the movie spirit.

Ticket Information:
Father’s Day Classic Car and Motor Show: Adult £10, Senior Citizen £9, Child £6, Family £30
Outdoor Theatre: Adult £14, Senior Citizen / Student / Child: £10, Family £40 –
Mikado Adult £17, Senior Citizen /Student / Child £12, Family £48
VW Festival: Adult day ticket main show day £13.50, Adult 1 night, 1 day £25, Adult 2 nights, 2 days £35.  Children 0 – 15 free.  (Prices are pre-book only)
Movie Weekend: Adult £22, Senior Citizen £22, Child / Student £16, Family £75

Members receive reduced or free entry to Harewood events, visit the website for more information www.harewood.org/whatson or call the Box Office on 0113 218 1000

Set Sail For Beaulieu Boatjumble Sunday 28th April 2013

Beaulieu’s annual Boatjumble, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, is this year taking place on 28th April. Now in its 36th year, the Boatjumble is the largest outdoor sale of boating items in Europe, so come along and hook some nautical bargains.

Beaulieu’s Events Manager, Judith Maddox, said: ”We were very disappointed to have to cancel the Boatjumble last year because of adverse weather conditions but were very encouraged by the positive response from stallholders, many of whom carried their stand booking forward to this year.  New bookings are now coming in well.

“The new street-style Boat Mall, introduced in 2011 proved very popular and was fully booked for 2012 so we anticipate strong bookings again for this year. Trunk Traders also goes from strength to strength with a larger area devoted to this feature for 2013.”

Thousands of new and used marine and boating items at competitive prices, spread over 1,000 stands, make for an unmissable event. With big name chandleries offering show prices, plus accessories, clothing, gadgets and literature, you can be sure of picking up some real treasures.

In the BoatMall, see new boats from leading manufacturers and brokerages plus all the latest products. See the trailerable boats up-close, try on clothing and tinker with up-to-the minute technology.

If you are looking for a used boat, head for the BoatMart which brings together a wide range of used boats, from classics to nearly new and those in need of restoration, which can be viewed before you buy.

In the enlarged Trunk Traders area, amateur jumblers who have been   clearing out their lockers, sheds and garages can sell their surplus second-hand sailing items from the boot of their car. Trading is brisk, so get there early.
Don’t miss a display by The Classic Motor Boat Association of members’ classic boats and antique outboard engines.  Members will also be on hand to talk to visitors about the activities of the Association, whose aim is to promote affordable preservation and enjoyment of classic runabouts, racing boats and engines through active rallies around the UK.

Younger visitors can also enjoy Bubble of Fun, an activity allowing you to walk on water in giant transparent balls, as well as Boats of Fun and giant nautical themed slides.

Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy all the Beaulieu attractions including the National Motor Museum’s exciting exhibition, BOND IN MOTION, with its run now extended for a further year. The exhibition showcases 50 original vehicles from the James Bond films, including the Glastron GT-150 which performed a jaw-dropping jump over an 85ft levy in Live And Let Die, and the world’s very first Wetbike from The Spy Who Loved Me.

Visitors can also see On Screen Cars, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens at the one, on-the-day, inclusive price of £9.70 for adults and £7.50 for children. Advance tickets are available to purchase at an even lower price, by telephone on 01590 612888 and will shortly be available online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk
Free shuttle buses will be running from Buckler’s Hard Marina, Lymington Isle of Wight Ferry terminal and Brockenhurst Station.

Stand prices start at £55 with BoatMart and Trunk Traders spaces at £30. To book a stand, Trunk Trader or BoatMart space call the Events Department on 01590 614614, fax 01590 614615 or email events@beaulieu.co.uk.

BoatJumble is supported by Practical Boat Owner Magazine.

BoatMall and BoatMart are open to visitors at 9am and Boatjumble at 10am.  The show closes at 5pm.

Wine Tasting at The Maids Head Hotel, Norwich, Norfolk

CLASSIC BRITISH HOTELS
Wine Tasting at The Maidshead

For all those wine lovers we have a weekend break not to be missed arrive at the hotel on Friday 21st September stay in one of our feature rooms and enjoy wine tasting experience.

Discover fine wines with our Wine Director and after the wine tasting enjoy a Norfolk Cheese platter with a bottle of wine selected by you from the wine tasting.

Your break includes a feature bedroom, Wine tasting event, Cheese board supper and bottle of wine for £150 based on 2 adults sharing a room. A saving of £64 as this package retails at £214 if booked individually.

Book extra nights inclusive of full English breakfast at £95 per room per night.

Available: 21 Sep 2012 to 21 Sep 2012

Minimum stay: 1 night(s)

From £150.00 Per room per night, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Offer Terms & Conditions: subject to availability, full pre-payment is required (non refundable and non-transferable).

For more information please visit:  http://www.classicbritishhotels.com/?l=offers.detail&id=1001268_25453

Beaulieu Goes Classic Car Crazy For Simply Classics, Sunday 26th August 2012

As part of its exciting event-filled August Bank Holiday Weekend, Beaulieu is looking forward to welcoming a host of classic cars to its picturesque parkland on Sunday 26th August for Simply Classics.

The rally, now in its second year, is open to all pre-1986 classic car and bikes, whether concours or classic. Owners have the opportunity to bring their vehicles to participate in the event, meet other like-minded enthusiasts, admire their vehicles and listen to the jazz band playing sets throughout the day.

Visitors to Beaulieu on that day will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite vehicle on display in the People’s Choice Awards. In the afternoon a cavalcade of the most popular vehicles will take place around the Beaulieu attraction, and the winning vehicle and runner up will be announced in a prize-giving ceremony. The winning vehicle owner will receive a coveted special 60th anniversary edition Beaulieu Trophy, and the runner up, a trophy sponsored by Beaulieu-based Vintage Tyres in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Classic car owners can also choose to take part in the concours competition, which will take place in the early afternoon, by applying in advance, either by filling in the application form, available at www.beaulieuevents.co.uk  and returning it to tom.reinhold@beaulieu.co.uk or by telephoning 01590 614610.

As an exciting new addition to this year’s event, two powerful vintage racing cars will be on display for classic car enthusiasts to admire, courtesy of their proud owner, Chris Williams. One is a Packard-Bentley, affectionately nicknamed “Mavis”, which boasts a 42 litre Packard V12 engine. Its matt black finish and v-shaped grille make this a stunning vehicle well worth seeing. It will be accompanied by a Napier Bentley – a 1968 one-off special build vintage racing car with a 24 litre Napier Sea Lion W12 aeroplane engine. The engine has three banks of four very large stub exhausts, one of which points straight out of the side of the car. When it’s started up, the sound is likened to a World War I bi-plane!

Participants can also enjoy all the delights of the Beaulieu attraction, including the museum’s one-year-only exhibition, BOND IN MOTION, showcasing 50 vehicles from the James Bond films, which includes arguably one of the most iconic and beautiful classics of all time, the Aston Martin DB5, from Goldeneye.

For entrants arriving on the day in their classic car and participating in the event, individual ticket prices are £10 per adult and £5 per child.

Book advance tickets online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk or on telephone number 01590 612888, which you can also call for information on group/club entry. For all enquiries regarding trade stands, telephone 01590 614614.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your classic car is from 9.30am, when refreshments will be available.

All other visitors who wish to see the event, but not participate in a classic car should enter Beaulieu via the Main Reception from 10am at normal attraction admission prices.

Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum and BOND IN MOTION, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.

Following Simply Classics, Beaulieu will continue to motor through the Bank Holiday Weekend, kicking into high gear for its action-packed Supercar Showdown on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August, featuring over 85 exquisite supercars, revving up to take part in a Demonstration Run through the parkland.

For more information on all of Beaulieu’s events in August please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Simply Classics is sponsored by specialist motor insurance broker Adrian Flux.