A Great Day Out For All 4X4 Motoring Enthusiasts! Sunday 12th August 2012

Simply 4x4, last Sunday, 12th August, a new fixture on the Beaulieu Events calendar, invited owners of 4x4 vehicles, of all ages and models, from classic Land Rovers to brand new BMW 4x4s, to bring their vehicles to Beaulieu and put them on display in the attraction’s parkland for the day. Participants could also enjoy all the delights of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum’s exciting BOND IN MOTION exhibition, showcasing 50 original vehicles from the James Bond films.

Beaulieu also partnered with the Land Rover Experience, West Country to offer Simply 4x4 entrants and attraction visitors the opportunity to try Beaulieu’s very own off-road Forest Drive either in their own 4x4s or as a passenger in a Land Rover Experience vehicle.  For many, this was the highlight of the day and all who took part declared it an excellent course with just the right amount of mud!

Throughout the day Beaulieu’s visitors had the opportunity to vote for their favourite vehicle on display in the People’s Choice Awards. The winner, who received a 60th anniversary edition Beaulieu Trophy from Beaulieu’s Commercial Director, Stephen Munn, was Dave Wheeler with his 1967 Land Rover Series 2A. Dave has spent three years renovating the vehicle and is currently restoring a 1972 Series 3.

Runners-up were Vernon Hibberd in a 1988 MK2 Fiat Panda 4x4 purchased this year by Vernon after it had spent five years in a London lock-up, and Stuart Hill from Poole, with his VW Golf Country.  Only 7,500 of these left-hand drive vehicles were built, for the German market, and there are currently only 26 known examples in the UK. Following the awards the winners took part in a cavalcade of the most popular vehicles, around the Beaulieu attraction.

Simply 4x4 is part of a growing calendar of Simply rallies which has rapidly expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering many makes and models. All Simply rallies are run and organised by Beaulieu and take place in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

This event is sponsored by specialist motor insurance broker Adrian Flux.

Simply 4X4: A Great Day Out For All 4X4 Motoring Enthusiasts! Sunday 12Th August 2012

On Sunday 12th August, join the droves of Land Rovers, Jeeps and Range Rovers heading for Beaulieu to take part in the first ever Simply 4x4 event. All 4x4 vehicles, of any age or model, are welcome, from classic Land Rovers to brand new BMW 4x4s.

Owners can display their vehicles in the parkland, take part in the event activities, and enjoy all the delights of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum’s exciting BOND IN MOTION exhibition, which showcases 50 original vehicles from the James Bond films as well as behind-the-scenes footage from some of the most thrilling vehicle stunt sequences.

Beaulieu has partnered with the Land Rover Experience, West Country, to give visitors to Simply 4x4 the opportunity to try Beaulieu’s very own off-road Forest Drive. Event participants can book a space at a cost of £25 per vehicle to take their own 4x4 on the 45 minute course, and can also enjoy a second drive after 3pm for a discounted rate of £15 per vehicle, when booked with the first drive. To book in advance visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk or telephone 01590 612888 and on the day visit the Information Caravan on arrival to reserve a time slot –given on a first come first serve basis.

Visitors who do not have a 4x4 but would like to try the course can book a slot in a Land Rover Experience vehicle. Land Rover Experience’s trained instructors can take you on the course for £40 to drive, or £10 for a passenger ride. Please note that to drive you must be aged over 25 and have both parts of your full UK driving license with you on the day. These spaces are very limited and can only be booked in advance by telephone on 01590 612888 when you will be allocated a specific time slot.

Please note the Forest Drive is separately charged and prices do not include the entrance fee to the event or Beaulieu attraction. The first group will leave at 10am with the final rotation leaving at 4.30pm. Terms and conditions apply. There may be some slots available on the day, but to avoid disappointment it is advisable to book in advance.

Throughout the day visitors 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 parade around the Beaulieu attraction, and the winning vehicle and runner up will be announced at a prize-giving ceremony. The winning vehicle owner will receive a coveted special 60th anniversary edition Beaulieu Trophy, with the runner up presented with a bottle of Beaulieu Bubbly.

For entrants arriving on the day in their 4x4 vehicle 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 by telephone on 01590 612888, which you can also call for information on group/club entry. For all enquiries regarding 4x4-related trade stands, telephone 01590 614614.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your 4x4 vehicle is from 9.30am with refreshments available in the Brabazon Restaurant.

All other visitors who wish to see the event, but not participate in a 4x4 vehicle 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 its exciting BOND IN MOTION exhibition showcasing 50 original James Bond vehicles, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.

Simply 4x4 is part of a growing calendar of Simply rallies which has rapidly expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering many makes and models. All Simply rallies are run and organised by Beaulieu and take place in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

This event is sponsored by specialist motor insurance broker Adrian Flux.