Beaulieu is pleased to announce it's motoring events calendar for 2014

Supercar Showdown

Motoring events calendar for 2014

For full information, please click on the event names to visit the relevant web pages.

Date	Event Name	Content	Contact Details
APRIL
5th & 6th April (P)	Sustainable MotorExpo *	One of the largest sustainable motoring events	T : 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
MAY
5th May	Simply Ford *	A gathering of Fords of all ages and models, open to clubs & individuals	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May	Pistonheads Rally *	A gathering of cars owned by members of this online forum	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May	Guinness Book of Records	Attempt to achieve a new record of a line of over 10,000 model cars.	T : 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
17th & 18th May	Spring Autojumble and Sodbury Sortout *	1000 stands of motoring parts, literature and accessories, plus 150 cars for sale. Sunday only: Sodbury Sortout.	Tickets: 01590 612888 events@beaulieu.co.uk
25th - 26th May	Truck Mania *	Truck displays and activities plus stunt show.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
JUNE
8th June	National Mini Cooper Register Rally *	1,000+ cars, Displays, trade stands, Concours.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
15th June	Custom & Hot Rod Festival  *	Hundreds of Hot-Rod, Custom & American cars, trade stands & live music.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
22nd June	Simply Porsche*	A gathering of Porsche cars of all ages and models, open to clubs and individuals.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
29th June	Simply Alfa Romeo*	A gathering of Alfa Romeo cars of all ages and models, open to clubs & individuals	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
JULY
5th & 6th July	Stationary Engines *	A display of stationary engines in the grounds of the attraction.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
6th  July	Austin 750 Rally *	Up to 300 750s on display.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
11th-13th July	Simca Matra Talbot Rally *	The largest gathering of Simca Matra Talbots in the UK	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
13th July	Motorcycle Ride-In Day *	Public motorcycle ride-in, trade stands and stunt display.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
20th July (P)	The German Show *	A show for all German marques, including VW and BMW.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
27th July	Simply Vauxhall *	A gathering of Vauxhalls, of all models and ages, open to clubs and individuals.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
AUGUST
3rd August	Simply Japanese *	A gathering of Japanese cars of all ages and models, open to clubs and individuals.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
9th August	XKEC Rally *	XK8/XKR Enthusiasts Club (XKEC) Summer Show & Shine	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
10th August (P)	Graham Walker Memorial Run	Annual get together for pre-1930 veteran and vintage bikes.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
10th August	Simply Land Rover *	A gathering of Land Rover vehicles of all ages and models, open to clubs and individuals.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
16th& 17th August	T4 Rally *	200 T4 vehicles on display within the Beaulieu grounds.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
24th August	Simply Classics and Sports Car *	Drive-in & display of club & owners’ classic cars and sports cars.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
Bank Holiday Monday 25th August	Supercar Showdown *	Over 50 high performance supercars will be on display and revving up on the Demonstration Run.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
6th & 7th September	International Autojumble *	The biggest Autojumble in Europe with over 2000 stands, plus Bonhams Auction.	Tickets: 01590 612888 events@beaulieu.co.uk
NOVEMBER
9th November	Simply Smart *	A gathering of Smart cars of all ages and models, open to clubs and individuals.	T: 01590 614614 events@beaulieu.co.uk

Key
*          Event tickets include entry into the Beaulieu attraction.
(P)       Provisional dates.

Beaulieu's Hunt For Car Stars of TV and Film

Mr Bean's Mini

The 'flying' Ford Anglia from 'Harry Potter
and the Chamber of Secrets'

Reliant Regal van from Only Fools and Horses

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is on a mission searching for new vehicles to join its popular On Screen Cars exhibition. If you own or know of a vehicle that has starred in a television programme or film and you would like to see it displayed alongside other car stars in the exhibition, then Beaulieu wants to hear from you!

All vehicles which have been ‘on screen’ are welcome to be put forward for consideration, from TV cop cars, to children’s favourites. Any new vehicles added to the exhibition will be joining a famous cast of vehicles from a number of different television shows and films.
The family of Harry Potter star, Rupert Grint, have loaned the Harry Potter ‘flying’ Ford Anglia for the display, which was used during the making of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.In the film, the enchanted flying car is stolen a number of times by Ron Weasley, on one occasion to rescue his friend Harry Potter from the Dursleys’ house, and on another to return to Hogwarts after the gate to Platform 9¾ is sealed by house elf Dobby.

In real life, the car’s history has been almost as exciting! In 2005 the car was stolen, but was later recovered after being dumped by the thieves, probably due to the media interest surrounding it. The Grint family bought it after this incident and loaned it to Beaulieu for display.

Sharing the spotlight with the Anglia is TV favourite, Mr Bean’s lime green mini. This particular car was used in the character's third series and made its first television appearance on 1st January 1991.

Another TV favourite on display is Del Boy’s beloved Trotter Van. Possibly the nation's most famous three-wheel vehicle, this Regal van (mistakenly referred to as a Robin) featured in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. It was the sole transport for the Trotter family of Del, Rodney, Grandad and Uncle Albert, until Del Boy later went ‘upmarket’ and purchased a Capri Ghia.

To put a vehicle forward for consideration, please contact the PR Department, either by emailing pr@beaulieu.co.uk or calling 01590 614603.

On Screen Cars can be seen as part of a visit to the whole Beaulieu attraction, which also includes the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens. Visit www.beaulieu.co.ukfor further information.

Chatsworth Stars in BBC's Major Christmas Drama 'Death Comes to Pemberley'

Death Comes To Pemberley

Excitement is growing amongst staff at Chatsworth as glimpses of the major new BBC drama 'Death Comes to Pemberley' filmed at the Derbyshire estate have been seen ahead of its airing on Boxing Day at 8.15pm.

Chatsworth is the romantic backdrop for the Pride and Prejudice sequel based on the novel by P.D James. Locations inside and out are featured in the one off special starring Matthew Rhys and Anna Maxwell Martin airing on BBC1 this Christmas.
More than 100 cast and crew descended on Chatsworth for a week in July to film scenes in the house and garden with the Painted Hall, Great Dining Room, Sculpture Gallery and Oak Room all featuring in the shoot.

Death Comes to Pemberley: Trailer - Christmas 2013 - BBC One

Chatsworth's Stephanie Cliffe said: "There was a real sense of excitement across the estate when the BBC's autumn winter trailer was released as the scenes filmed at Chatsworth look so beautiful. Staff from across the estate were involved with the filming and we can't wait to see results of all the behind the scenes work.
"Our visitors thoroughly enjoyed seeing the filming taking place, and some even got to meet the stars themselves when they came off set. Matthew Rhys certainly gave some of our visitors a real thrill in his guise as Mr Darcy! The filming in the garden was especially exciting, as they filmed quite a few scenes with horses and carriages coming and going. We really can't wait to see it up on screen. It will be a wonderful way to celebrate a magical Christmas."
Chatsworth has been welcoming record numbers of festive visitors this year as the house has undergone a spectacular transformation into the magical land of Narnia to bring C.S. Lewis's classic tale of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' to life running until 23 December.
For more information and ticketing options, visit www.chatsworth.org

Chatsworth is a member of the Treasure Houses of England, 10 of the most magnificent palaces, stately homes and castles in England. www.treasurehouses.co.uk

Repton Descendents See Their Ancestor’s Designs Realised at Woburn Abbey Gardens

Woburn Abbey Gardens are home to the greatest number of realised designs by landscape gardener, Humphry Repton, in the UK. Their annual study day on his life and work takes place in November, and their Gardens team were honoured this year to find three descendents of Humphry Repton himself in attendance.

Joanna, Carol and Angela, cousins who journeyed to Woburn from Scotland, London and France respectively, are great great great great great granddaughters of Humphry Repton. Inspired to further research their family history, the three women attended the study day as a starting point on their journey to learn more.

Humphry Repton was commissioned by the 6th Duke of Bedford in 1802 to create a new vision for the grounds and gardens at Woburn Abbey. He saw himself uniting the disciplines of science, art and horticulture in this new profession of landscape gardening, and collated a series of drawings, paintings and plans in his ‘Red Book’ of designs. Only some of these projects were completed during his lifetime, but the recent and ongoing renovation project at Woburn Abbey Gardens is realising many features to be enjoyed by visitors in the 21st Century.

“It was a great privilege to be here” Said Joanna, from Dumfries, who organised their places after spotting the study day flyer on a previous visit to Woburn Abbey Gardens in the summer. “I’m a jewellery designer, and feel I work in a similar way with my vision and attention to detail. I feel an affinity with him.”

For Angela, who made the journey across the channel from Paris, the day allowed her to make new discoveries about her ancestor, “I didn’t realise he was such a talented artist”.

Carol, based in Muswell Hill, felt that the talks during the day brought Humphry Repton to life. “I’m interested in the fact he considered himself an artist but still worked amongst the labourers. It’s great that his designs are being opened up and preserved for future generations at Woburn Abbey Gardens.”

To see Repton’s designs for yourself and explore the exhibition on his life and work, Woburn Abbey Gardens are open from 10am to 4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sundays throughout the winter and then daily from the 11th April 2014.

Or see the gardens in a whole new light at the festive Luminaries Woburnensis on Saturday 7th December from 6pm – 10pm. The next Humphry Repton Study Day will be held on the 16th October 2014.

Beaulieu Strikes Gold At Beautiful South Awards 2013

Beaulieu staff with the Beautiful South 2013 gold awards

Beaulieu Events Manager Judith Maddox receiving
the gold award

Beaulieu celebrated a double win at Tourism South East’s Beautiful South Awards, as the attraction was presented with two gold awards at the ceremony held at the Felbridge Hotel, West Sussex on Wednesday 27^th November.

The first gold of the evening was awarded to Beaulieu in the Access for All Tourism category, in a joint win with the Radisson Blu Edwardian Guildford Hotel. This was shortly followed by another gold award for Beaulieu, as the attraction’s International Autojumble won the Tourism Event of the Year.

Members of both the Beaulieu Events and Front of House teams were present at the ceremony to collect their awards. Over the years, Beaulieu has developed into one of the South’s leading day visitor attractions, and prides itself on its visitor facilities and customer services. Its features now include the internationally renowned National Motor Museum, the World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.
The International Autojumble, now in its 47^th year, remains the most popular and longest-running of Beaulieu’s motoring events. It is the largest sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic and welcomes somewhere in the region of 37,000 visitors over the course of the annual two day show.

2013 has proved to be a successful year for Beaulieu, which was also awarded gold in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category at the 2013 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Beaulieu’s Commercial Director, Stephen Munn, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive these accolades, and are very proud to be recognised for the attraction’s accessibility, as this is something we have strived to improve upon as much as possible in recent times. It is wonderful to finish this year on such a high note.”

Having now been running for over twenty years, the Beautiful South Awards celebrate the very best the South East has to offer for all types of tourism businesses including B&Bs, hotels, holiday parks, self catering, visitor attractions, as well as recognising those businesses that have gone the extra mile on accessibility, sustainability and great customer service.

The awards ceremony was co-hosted by Tourism South East Chairman, Ken Robinson CBE, and travel journalist and broadcaster, Alison Rice.

Mr Robinson said: “It is great to see such excellence rewarded.  These 2013 Beautiful South Awards represent the culmination of hard work and dedication by the best tourism professionals, in our best tourism businesses, that have been recognised for providing such outstanding customer experiences.  I look forward to seeing our winners go on to represent the South East on the national stage at the Visit England Awards for Excellence in 2014.”
Peter Colling, Managing Director of TSE added: “What a brilliant night and reminder to everyone that the South East is home to some of the country’s very best tourism businesses and experiences.”

For more information about Beaulieu, please visit www.beaulieu.co.uk