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.

Simply Japanese - National Motor Museum

Simply Japanese

Simply Japanese

Beaulieu’s Simply Japanese rally, now in its third year, will be taking place on Sunday 3rd August in the picturesque parkland of the National Motor Museum.

Owners of all Japanese marque cars are welcome to drive their vehicles into the Beaulieu attraction to join the event and put their vehicles on display for other enthusiasts to admire. Both individual and club entries will be accepted - clubs already confirmed to attend include mx5driver.com, Nissan Sportz, Dorset Japanese Car Club, Juke Owners’ Club and Subaru Legacy Owners’ Club.

Throughout the day, Beaulieu’s visitors will be asked to vote for their favourite Japanese vehicle on display at the event, in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the vehicle that attracts the most votes will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and lead a cavalcade of Japanese vehicles through the grounds.

Event admission includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction, featuring the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House and gardens.

For entrants arriving in a Japanese vehicle and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Buy tickets on the day or in advance online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk or on telephone number 01590 612888. For all trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the parkland with your Japanese vehicle is from 9.30am – the event and attraction opens to the public at 10am.

For more information, visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or tweet @Beaulieu_Hants using #simplyjapanese.

Simply Vauxhall - Sunday 27th July - Beaulieu

Simply Vauxhall

Simply Vauxhall

On Sunday 27th July, the Beaulieu visitor attraction will be holding its second annual Simply Vauxhall rally in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Open to all Vauxhalls, no matter what age or model, owners can drive their vehicles to Beaulieu and join the display of Vauxhalls in the attraction’s picturesque parkland, all for a great price of £10 per adult and £5 per child.

The event is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded enthusiasts and enjoy a great day out at the Beaulieu attraction, which features the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House and gardens.

Several car clubs have already confirmed their attendance at the rally, including the VXR Owners’ Club, Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3 Owners’ Club and Vauxhall Drivers’ Club.

Visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will lead a cavalcade of Vauxhalls through the attraction grounds.

For entrants arriving in a Vauxhall and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Buy on the day or book in advance at www.beaulieushop.co.uk or on ticket hotline 01590 612888. Event tickets include entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction. Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Vauxhall is from 9.30am. For all trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614.

The event opens to the public at 10am. All those visiting Beaulieu on the 27 July, but not participating in the event with a Vauxhall should enter Beaulieu via the Main Entrance Hall, paying standard Beaulieu attraction admission rates.

Simply Vauxhall is part of Beaulieu’s popular Simply Rallies series, which covers a wide range of makes and models.

For further information visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplyvauxhall.

Simply Land Rover - Sunday 10th August 2014

Display of Land Rovers

On Sunday 10 August, the second annual Simply Land Rover will be taking place in the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. This rally is open to all Land Rover vehicles, of all ages and models. Participants can display their vehicles in the attraction’s picturesque parkland, take part in the event activities and enjoy all the features of the attraction.

Forest Drive

Beaulieu has partnered with Land Rover Experience West Country, to give visitors the opportunity to try Beaulieu’s very own off-road Forest Drive for the day. Visitors can book a space to take their own Land Rover on the 45 minute course or book either a driver or passenger slot in a Land Rover Experience vehicle. The Forest Drive is a separately charged activity; for information including Forest Drive prices, times and T&Cs, please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk. There may be some slots available on the day, but to avoid disappointment it is advisable to book in advance online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk.

Throughout the day Beaulieu’s visitors will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite vehicle on display in the People’s Choice Awards and the winning vehicle owner will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony.

For entrants arriving on the day in their Land Rover and participating in the event, individual ticket prices are £10 per adult and £5 per child. Tickets can be bought when you arrive on the day or in advance online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk or by telephone on 01590 612888. For all enquiries regarding trade stands and club entry, call 01590 614614.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Land Rover 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 Land Rover, should enter Beaulieu via the Main Reception from 10am at normal attraction admission prices.

Event tickets include entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens. Event tickets do not include admission to the Forest Drive, which is a separately charged activity.

For more information, please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplylandrover.

Simply Alfa Romeo - Sunday 29th June 2014 at Beaulieu

Alpha Romeo

On Sunday 29 June, Beaulieu will be holding its second ever Simply Alfa Romeo rally, welcoming vehicles from one of the most stylish motoring marques into the grounds of the National Motor Museum to create a stunning display for visitors to admire.

If you own an Alfa, this event gives you the opportunity to drive your vehicle through the beautiful New Forest to Beaulieu and join the display of Alfa Romeos in the picturesque Beaulieu parkland. The rally is open to all ages and models of Alfa, from the classic HP and 6C models of the early 1900s to the modern 4C, Giulietta and MiTo models cruising on the roads today. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet other like-minded enthusiasts and enjoy all the features of the Beaulieu attraction.

See the National Motor Museum’s stunning collection of over 250 vehicles, and don’t miss the two fascinating new displays which have recently opened. For Britain & For The Hell Of It features four iconic Land Speed Record breakers and a moving multimedia presentation on British Land Speed Record achievements, alongside a temporary exhibition of vehicles with a more alternative Land Speed Record heritage. The Motorcycle Story tells the history of two-wheeled transport, with displays of bikes and memorabilia covering a range of racing disciplines, road safety and British youth culture of the 1950s and 60s.

Enter the refreshed and updated World of Top Gear to see genuine vehicles created by presenters Jeremy, Richard and James in their challenges on the BBC television show and pay a visit to On Screen Cars, showcasing star cars from the world of TV and film.

Stroll through the beautifully-kept gardens to Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538, visit 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and explore the grounds on the high-level Monorail or by hopping onboard the open-topped veteran London bus.

As with all Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade of Alfa Romeos through the attraction.

For entrants arriving in an Alfa Romeo and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Please telephone 01590 612888 or visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk to book advance tickets. For all trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Alpha Romeo

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Alfa Romeo is from 9.30am with catering available. The event is open to the public from 10am. Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House and gardens.

Simply Alfa Romeo is part of Beaulieu’s range of Simply rallies which includes a wide variety of themes covering many makes and models. For more information visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplyalfa.

Simply Porsche

Beaulieu - Simply Porsche Rally

Beaulieu - Simply Porsche Rally

Beaulieu - Simply Porsche Rally

On Sunday 22nd June, Beaulieu’s popular Simply Porsche rally, in association with the Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club, will be welcoming Porsche owners to display their vehicles in the grounds of the National Motor Museum for the day.

This fantastic rally is open to all Porsche owners, with all ages and models of the marque eligible to join the display. This is a great opportunity to view hundreds of Porsches, meet other like-minded enthusiasts, browse a selection of trade stands and enjoy a great day out at the Beaulieu attraction.

See the museum’s stunning collection of over 250 vehicles and its two brand new displays. The Motorcycle Story takes you on a journey through motorcycling history, covering road safety, British youth culture of the 1950s and 60s and a wide range of racing disciplines. For Britain & For The Hell Of It is a fascinating multi-media display featuring the museum’s iconic Land Speed Record cars and a temporary exhibition of alternative Land Speed Record vehicles.

Check out the newly updated and redisplayed World of Top Gear with actual vehicles from the TV motoring show. The exhibition includes a scaled-down version of the Dunsfold Park track where fans can drive remote-control models of some of the most popular Top Gear challenge cars in the World of Top Gear Test Track Challenge and enjoy a ride in the Top Gear simulator.*

Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens, visit Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538, and enjoy the peaceful serenity of 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, plus explore the grounds with a ride on the high-level monorail or open-topped veteran bus.

As with all Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade of Porsches through the attraction.

For entrants arriving in a Porsche and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Tickets are available to purchase on the day or you can buy advance tickets up until 5pm on the 20th June either by telephone on 01590 612888 or online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk. For all Porsche-related trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the Admissions Hall at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Porsche is from 9.30am with catering available.  The event opens to the public at 10am. Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.

Simply Porsche is part of Beaulieu’s calendar of Simply events, which includes a wide variety of themes covering a range of makes and models.

For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplyporsche.

*A good value extra charge applies to both these activities.

Simply Ford 2014 - Beaulieu

Cavalcade

Main arena

The first of Beaulieu’s 2014 calendar of Simply rallies, Simply Ford, was held in the grounds of the Beaulieu attraction on the 4th May. Participants of this popular event which is now in its fifth year, had a perfect day to show off their motors and relax in the sunshine.

A bumper number of over 1,700 joined the event with around 1,000 Ford cars, from early models to custom and modern classics, on display in the Beaulieu parkland.  The event this year celebrated 50 years of the Ford Mustang, one of the marques most iconic cars with a special display of owners’ Mustangs.

Judith Maddox, Beaulieu’s Events Manager said: “Simply Ford goes from strength to strength with 25% more participants this year. The fine weather certainly brought Ford owners out in force and it was lovely to see such a wide variety of cars on show.”

Clubs attending included the Ford Probe Club UK, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Second Generation ‘Gen 2’ Ford Probe, South West Ford, the Escort Cabriolet Club and the XR and ZS Owners’ Clubs. In addition, there were a number of trade stands selling Ford related parts and accessories.

Show regulars, the Ford Heritage Collection supported the event again with a number of their superb vehicles including an Escort Mklll Ghia, a Granada Scorpio 2.9 Auto Estate and an S-Max Titanium MPV. The Hendy Ford dealership also attended with a variety of vehicles from their new Ford range.

A People’s Choice Best in Show trophy was awarded to Mark Hudd, who is currently chairman of the Swindon RS Owners’ Club and a regular attendee at Simply Ford, for his 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo.

An additional People’s Choice trophy for the Best Mustang was awarded to Terry Bridle from Reading for a1966 black and gold Mustang which he has owned for ten years.

After the trophy presentations by Beaulieu’s Commercial Director, Stephen Munn, the top People’s Choice vehicles took part in a cavalcade around the grounds.

Simply Ford at Beaulieu - Sunday 4th May

Beaulieu’s 2014 calendar of Simply rallies begins on 4th May with Simply Ford, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. If you own a Ford, whether it is an early, custom, classic or current model, bring it to Beaulieu on the day, join the display in the parkland and enjoy a fantastic day out. The event which began four years ago with a display of around 100 cars has quickly grown in popularity and this year, up to 1,000 Fords are expected.

Simply Ford Arena 2013

This year the event is celebrating 50 years of the Ford Mustang, one of the marques most iconic cars. The Mustang which first went into production in 1964, created the ‘pony car’ class of American automobiles - sports car-like coupés with long hoods and short rear decks, with its name taken from the World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane. Mustangs of all ages and models are invited to join a special display on the Beaulieu Arena.

The Ford Probe Club UK is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Second Generation ‘Gen 2’ Ford Probe, which was manufactured between 1993 and 1997, with a display of members’ vehicles.  The First Generation Probe was based on a series of futuristic concept cars of the early 1980s, the likes of which have been seen in films including Judge Dredd, Back to the Future Part lll and Total Recall, based on a Mazda GD platform. The Second Generation used a Mazda GE platform which it shared with the Mazda MX-6 and Mazda 626.

Simply Ford Arena 2013

Show regulars, the Ford Heritage Collection, will be bringing along a selection of their stunning vehicles, including an Escort Mklll Ghia (1985), a Focus Mkl LX (1998), a Granada Scorpio 2.9 Auto Estate (1993), a Mondeo Mkl 1.8L LX (1995) and an S-Max Titanium MPV (2006).

Also attending is the Hendy Ford dealership, displaying a variety of vehicles from their new Ford range.

As well as being a great opportunity to view hundreds of Ford vehicles and meet up with other like-minded enthusiasts, you can also browse a number of trade stands selling Ford-related parts and accessories.

Rally participants and Beaulieu’s attraction visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite Ford with the lucky winner receiving the People’s Choice Award.

Simply Ford Arena 2013

For entrants arriving on the 4th May in their Ford and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5, bookable in advance by  telephone 01590 612888 or online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk, and also available on the day. For all Ford-related trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Ford is from 9am and catering will be available.

Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum and two exciting new displays, For Britain & For The Hell Of It and The Motorcycle Story, plus World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House and gardens.

Simply Ford is part of the growing calendar of Simply events, which this year includes Simply Porsche on 22nd June, Simply Alfa Romeo on 29th June, Simply Vauxhall on 27th July, Simply Japanese on the 3rd August, Simply Land Rover on 10th August and Simply Classics & Sports Cars on the 24th August.

For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Simply Smart Sunday 10th November at Beaulieu

Simply Smart 10th November

Sunday 10th November will see the welcome return of Beaulieu’s popular Simply Smart rally, when all Smart car owners can drive into the grounds of the National Motor Museum to join a colourful display of these quirky motors. 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Smart Roadster, so owners of this model are particularly encouraged to take part. The event, now in its third year, has built up a loyal following and there is always a wonderful variety of creative designs and colour themes to be seen.

This event is well supported by owners’ club, SmartManiacs, with a large number of their members attending. At the club’s request, the event is always held around the time of Remembrance Day, 11th November, which this year falls the day after the event. To honour this special day, a two minutes silence will be held at 11am, which visitors are invited to take part in, with Mr Tod Sloan, a retired Royal Navy CPO, providing a reading.

Smart cars lined up in front of Beaulieu

The Ridgeway Group, which owns a number of dealerships throughout Hampshire, will also be in attendance, bringing along a small selection of their pristine Smart models.

On the day, visitors to Beaulieu will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite Smart car on display in the People’s Choice Award. The awards will be presented in the afternoon, with the winner receiving a Beaulieu Trophy and the chance to lead the top ten cars voted for, in a cavalcade through the parkland.

Participants can also enjoy all the delights of the Beaulieu attraction and can take advantage of one of the last chances to see BOND IN MOTION before it closes permanently on the 5th January 2014. This fantastic exhibition showcases 50 vehicles from the James Bond films, including the Lotus Esprit submarine car from The Spy Who Loved Me, affectionately referred to as ‘Wet Nellie’, the iconic Aston Martin DB5 from Goldeneye and the Rolls-Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger.

For entrants arriving on the day in a Smart 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.

If you buy your Simply Smart event tickets in advance (before 5pm on the 8th November 2013), you will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win an Autoglym Concours Collection Valet Gift Pack. The winner will be announced on the day, during the awards presentation ceremony.*

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

All other visitors who wish to see the event, but not participate in a Smart 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.

Simply Smart 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 or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplysmart.

*The prize draw is only available to advance ticket holders, aged 18 years or older, who participate in the event with their Smart car and have their car on display in the showground. The winner must be present to receive the Gift Pack in person. If the first drawn person does not come forward, the prize will go to the next person drawn who is present.

Simply Classics - Sunday 25th August

Simply Classics - Jaguar XK140

For a quintessentially English day out with your classic car, nothing can beat Beaulieu’s Simply Classics on Sunday 25th August. This popular event is now in its third year and will see all manner of pre-1988 vehicles enter the picturesque Beaulieu parkland to create a stunning classic car display.

Classic car owners and their passengers can drive through the beautiful New Forest, straight into the grounds of the National Motor Museum to display their car alongside other classics and enjoy a wonderful day out at Beaulieu too.

Take a look around the National Motor Museum’s stunning collection of over 250 vehicles, which includes a stunning selection of vintage Rolls-Royces, a number of early classic racing cars and a wide range of classic luxury vehicles including a beautiful cream 1935 Auburn 851.

In BOND IN MOTION, the world’s largest ever exhibition of original James Bond film vehicles, see some of the most iconic Bond vehicles, including a classic Aston Martin DB5 from GOLDENEYE – a car which is famed for its association with the James Bond brand.

Enter World of Top Gear to see the actual vehicles used by presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May in some of their most adventurous challenges over the years, including the Hindustan taxi from the latest series to air, which was declared the world’s best taxi after winning a world taxi shootout.

Take a stroll to Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538, and enjoy the peace and quiet in the cloister of 13th century Beaulieu Abbey.

During the afternoon, participating vehicles will drive through the parkland along the Demonstration Run, giving visitors the opportunity to see and hear these beautiful motors on the move.

Visitors to Beaulieu will be asked to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the vehicle with the most votes will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in the afternoon presentation ceremony.

Classic car owners are also invited to enter their vehicle into the Concours competition. To take part, simply download, complete and return the application form (available at www.beaulieuevents.co.uk ) by Friday 16th August.

For those people participating in the event with a classic car, ticket prices are Adult £10 and Child £5. Tickets can be purchased 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 classic car 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.

Join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplyclassics or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/nationalmotormuseum

Simply Japanese, Beaulieu - 4th August

People's Choice winner Dean Cooper with his
Toyota Starlet

Warm sunshine greeted the second Simply Japanese, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, with over 350 Japanese cars motoring into Beaulieu to put on a fantastic show. The display in the Beaulieu parkland spanned a wide range of marques including Toyota, Subaru, Honda, Mitsubish, Lexus and Datsun, from classics to the latest models and some in concours condition.

Beaulieu’s Event’s Manager, Judith Maddox, said: “We were delighted with the turnout for this event with a great range of vehicles and were especially pleased to have a good number of clubs attending including the Mazda RX-8, Lexus and Nissan Owners’ Clubs, Nissan Sportz and Nissan Skyline Club. The lovely weather also meant that participants could enjoy a relaxing day with an opportunity to visit the whole Beaulieu attraction as well as take part in the event.”

Visitors to Beaulieu on the day, were invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards and the winner was Dean Cooper from Croydon, Surrey, with his white Toyota Starlet. Dean has owned the car for five years and spent three years restoring it, with the help of a friend. Dean was presented with a Beaulieu trophy and an Autoglym Professional Valet Pack.

The Toyota led a cavalcade of the most voted for vehicles around the attraction grounds, showing off some of the finest examples of the marques.

Simply Japanese is one of the most popular of Beaulieu’s calendar of Simply events which has expanded to include a wide variety of themes, covering a range of makes and models.

Simply Japanese - Sunday 4th August at Beaulieu

Simply Japanese

Following on from the great success of last year’s event, Beaulieu’s Simply Japanese rally will be making a welcome return on Sunday 4th August. Owners of all types of Japanese marque cars can join the event, whatever the age, make and model of vehicle, from Nissan, Honda and Toyota family cars to sporty Suzukis and Mazdas.

Prepare to see some stunning vehicle designs and colourful artwork amongst the hundreds of Japanese marque vehicles on display. Take the opportunity to get chatting with other like-minded enthusiasts, and enjoy a great day out at the Beaulieu attraction. See over 250 vehicles on show in the National Motor Museum, from F1 racers to Land Speed Record Breakers and don’t miss BOND IN MOTION, the world’s largest ever exhibition of original James Bond film vehicles. Whilst Bond is known for his love of the very British manufacturer, Aston Martin, both he and villain, Patrice, rode Honda bikes in the opening chase sequence for the latest Bond film SKYFALL. Their two Honda CRF250R motorcycles are now on display in the exhibition.

Enter World of Top Gear to see genuine vehicles created by presenters Jeremy, Richard and James in their challenges on the BBC television show. You can also enjoy strolling through the beautiful gardens to Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538 and 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, or you can explore the grounds by hopping onboard the high-level Monorail or open-topped bus.

As with all Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade of Japanese marque cars through the attraction.

For entrants arriving in a Japanese vehicle and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are only adult £10 and child £5. Telephone 01590 612888 or visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk to book advance tickets. For all trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Japanese vehicle is from 9.30am with catering available. Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum, BOND IN MOTION, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House and the gardens.

Simply Japanese is one of the latest additions to Beaulieu’s rapidly growing calendar of Simply events, which has expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering a range of makes and models. For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplyjapanese.

Simply Land Rover

On Sunday 11th August, join the droves of Land Rovers heading for Beaulieu to take part in Simply Land Rover. All Land Rovers, of any age or model, are welcome. 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 Land Rover 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 Land Rover 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.

Visitors who do not have a Land Rover, 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.

The Forest Drive 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. Booking for the Forest Drive will be available soon at www.beaulieushop.co.uk

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 will receive a Beaulieu Trophy.

For entrants arriving on the day in their Land Rover 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 trade stands, telephone 01590 614614.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Land Rover 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 Land Rover 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, BOND IN MOTION, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.

Simply Land Rover 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

SIMPLY VAUXHALL - SUNDAY 28TH JULY 2013

Vauxhall Astra 2010

Vauxhall Insignia SE 2011

Calling all Vauxhall owners! On Sunday 28th July, drive your Vauxhall to Beaulieu for the first ever Simply Vauxhall rally. Whichever type of Vauxhall you own, be it a classic Prince Henry Vauxhall or a shiny new Insignia, motor into the Beaulieu parkland, and join a fantastic display of Vauxhalls.

This is a great opportunity to view hundreds of Vauxhalls, meet up with other like-minded enthusiasts, and enjoy a great day out at the Beaulieu attraction. See over 250 vehicles on show in the National Motor Museum, from F1 racers to Land Speed Record Breakers and don’t miss BOND IN MOTION, the world’s largest ever exhibition of original James Bond film vehicles. The collection includes the Lotus Esprit S1 ‘submarine’ car from THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, a QUANTUM OF SOLACE Aston Martin DBS stunt car and two Honda CRF250R motorcycles and a Land Rover Defender 110 from the latest Bond film to be released, SKYFALL.

Enter World of Top Gear to see genuine vehicles created by presenters Jeremy, Richard and James in their challenges on the BBC television show, including Richard and Jeremy’s “Grannymobile” and the P45 micro car driven by Jeremy through a shopping centre and the British Library on the latest series.

You can also enjoy strolling through the beautiful gardens to Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538 and 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, or you can explore the grounds by hopping onboard the high-level Monorail or open-topped veteran London bus.

At intervals throughout the day the Band of the Royal Yeomanry will be keeping visitors entertained with rousing British songs and anthems and, as with all Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade of Vauxhalls through the attraction.

For entrants arriving in a Vauxhall and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Please telephone 01590 612888 or visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk to book advance tickets. For all Vauxhall-related trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Vauxhall is from 9.30am with catering available. Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum, BOND IN MOTION, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House and the gardens.

Simply Vauxhall is one of the latest additions to Beaulieu’s rapidly growing calendar of Simply events, which has expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering a range of makes and models.

For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplyvauxhall.

Simply Porsche June 23rd 2013

People’s Choice Awards - Steve Burgess

Over 150 examples of the Porsche marque, spanning a range of models, headed to Beaulieu for the first Simply Porsche event, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. An enthusiast’s delight, the fantastic display of these iconic cars with their distinctive styling, didn’t disappoint.

All major Porsche models were to be seen, both classic and new, with the 924 Owners Club and Porsche Club GB well represented by their members. Porsche Bournemouth showcased a selection of their new models and Canford Classics displayed a number of classics.  In the Display Marquee, the South Hants Model Auto Club put on a display of Porsche marque model cars.

A selection of the best vehicles was chosen to take part in a cavalcade around the parkland, showing off some of the finest examples of the marque.

Throughout the day, Beaulieu’s visitors had an opportunity to vote for their favourite Porsche vehicles in the People’s Choice Awards. The overall winner was Steve Burgess from Chippenham, Wiltshire in a Porsche 911 997 GT3 RS 4.0. This model is the last Special Edition 997, with just 600 manufactured and available in only two shades, black and white. Steve, a lifelong fan of the marque, has owned his Porsche for 12 months and is a member of Porsche Club GB with whom he has already attended a number of rallies and meets.

Simply Porsche is one of the latest additions to Beaulieu’s calendar of Simply events, which has expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering a range of makes and models.

Simply Porsche

On Sunday 23rd June, Beaulieu will be welcoming Porsches of every shape and size into the grounds of the National Motor Museum for a brand new event, Simply Porsche. A must for any Porsche enthusiast, this fantastic rally is open to all Porsche owners.

Porsches of all ages and models are eligible to join the display of this iconic marque in the Beaulieu parkland.

This is a great opportunity to view hundreds of Porsches, meet up with other like-minded enthusiasts, and enjoy a great day out at the Beaulieu attraction. See over 250 vehicles on show in the National Motor Museum, from F1 racers to Land Speed Record Breakers and don’t miss BOND IN MOTION, the world’s largest ever exhibition of original James Bond film vehicles. The collection includes the Lotus Esprit S1 ‘submarine’ car from THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, a QUANTUM OF SOLACE Aston Martin DBS stunt car and two Honda CRF250R motorcycles and a Land Rover Defender 110 from the latest Bond film to be released, SKYFALL.

Enter World of Top Gear to see genuine vehicles created by presenters Jeremy, Richard and James in their challenges on the BBC television show, including Richard and Jeremy’s “Grannymobile” and the P45 micro car driven by Jeremy through a shopping centre and the British Library on the latest series.

You can also enjoy strolling through the beautifully-kept gardens to Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538 and the 13th Century Beaulieu Abbey, or you can explore the grounds by hopping onboard the high-level Monorail or open-topped veteran London bus.

As with all Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade of Porsches through the attraction.

For entrants arriving in a Porsche and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Please telephone 01590 612888 or visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk to book advance tickets. For all Porsche-related trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Porsche is from 9.30am with catering available.

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

Simply Porsche is one of the latest additions to Beaulieu’s rapidly growing calendar of Simply events, which has expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering a range of makes and models.

For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk or join the conversation with @Beaulieu_Hants on Twitter using #simplyporsche

Beaulieu’s Simply French C’est Fantastique!

Barry Lowdell with Sylvie Planchard
and his 1973 Citroen SM 3L

Last weekend, visitors to Beaulieu were once again transported to France as crowds of French vehicles formed a colourful display in the attraction’s picturesque parkland for the second Simply French rally.

All the major French marques were represented, with Renault, Citroën and Peugeot all present, as well as some of the lesser known manufacturers such as Facel, Simca and Panhard. Members of the DS3 Club and Citroën Car Club also attended in large numbers.

Show sponsors, Citroën UK, created a wonderfully traditional French atmosphere, encouraging visitors to step into their special Café Citroën, with its red and white check clothed tables, where delicious French patisseries and coffee were served throughout the day. Traditional French music played in the background and a caricaturist and mime artist kept visitors entertained. On display outside the Café were a number of stunning models from Citroën’s current range, including a five-door DS4 coupé, a DS5 – voted Top Gear’s Family Car of the Year 2011 - a compact C1 city car and new C3.

Citroen DS3 DSport belonging to artist Peter Vaillant

Another eye-catching vehicle on display was a Citroën DS3 DSport which has been used as a canvas by artist and photographer, Peter Vaillant, to showcase his artwork. Peter has covered the car in a piece titled La Primavera from his Four Seasons series. Peter wanted a car that would be stylish, comfortable and individual, and chose the DS3 for its dynamism and shape. The car is now a moving piece of art and can be seen on the roads as Peter drives between his home in Devon and his London studio.
Throughout the day, visitors to Beaulieu were asked to vote for their favourite French vehicle on display in the People’s Choice awards and in the afternoon the top eight most popular vehicles took part in a cavalcade through the grounds of the National Motor Museum before Citroën UK Events Coordinator, Sylvie Planchard, presented the prizes. Barry Lowdell from Hatfield, Hertfordshire won with his gold 1973 Citroën SM 3L, and received a Beaulieu Trophy. Barry repairs SM models for a living with his family business, BL Autos and is a member of the Citroën Car Club.

Runners-up, Des Collins from Wareham with his blue Renault Alpine and Jim Baumann from Sarisbury Green with his blue Renault Caravelle, each received an Autoglym pack as a prize, as did Lisa McCurdy from St. Albans, the winner of the voters’ prize draw, into which all those who voted in the People’s Choice Awards were entered.

Simply French - Sunday 12th May

Beaulieu’s popular Simply French rally will be making a welcome return on Sunday 12th May for its second year in the National Motor Museum’s busy calendar of events, so if you are a French vehicle owner, don a beret, grab a string of onions and drive down to Beaulieu for a day of French-themed fun!

All French vehicle makes and models are welcome, from major manufacturers Renault, Peugeot and Citroen, to the lesser known Aixam and Gordini. Just drive down, display your vehicle in the grounds, and spend the day admiring other French vehicles, meeting like-minded enthusiasts and enjoying all the delights of the Beaulieu attraction.

This year’s show sponsor, Citroën, will be a welcome addition to the event, displaying a selection of its beautiful models in a bourgeois café scene set up in the parkland, complimented by traditional French music.

As with all Beaulieu’s Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day will be invited to vote for their favourite French vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The winning vehicle owner will be presented with a prized Beaulieu Trophy and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade around the grounds of the attraction.

Visitors to the event can also enjoy all the features of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum and its exciting BOND IN MOTION exhibition (see if you can spot the quirky little Citroën 2CV from FOR YOUR EYES ONLY), World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House, the gardens, and unlimited rides on the high-level Monorail and open-topped bus.

For entrants arriving on the 12th May in their French vehicles and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Please telephone 01590 612888 or visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk to book advance tickets. For all trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland in your French vehicle is from 9.30am. As France is renowned for its fine cuisine, the Brabazon Restaurant will be serving refreshments inspired by the country, including coffee and croissants.

Simply French 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.

The latest additions to the Simply schedule for 2013 are Simply Porsche on 23rd June, Simply Alfa Romeo on 30th June, Simply Vauxhall on 28th July and Simply Land Rover on 11th August.

Visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk for more information.

Simply Ford at Beaulieu Sunday 5th May

Ford fans everywhere will be making a beeline for Beaulieu on Sunday 5th May for the annual Simply Ford rally in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. If you own a Ford, whether it is an early, custom or modern model, bring it to Beaulieu on the day, join the display in the parkland and enjoy a fantastic day out.

Ford Supervan 3

On the Beaulieu Arena, there will be a celebration of the Ford Rallye Sport (RS) badge, with a display of the sportiest cars Ford has manufactured over the years.

Show regulars, the Ford Heritage Collection, will be bringing along a selection of its stunning vehicles, including an Escort Cosworth, Focus MkII RS, Ford GT supercar and Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4.

Also on display will be the Ford Supervan 3.  Built on a Ford C100 race car chassis and originally powered by a mid-mounted Ford-Cosworth 650bhp ‘HB’ F1 engine, Supervan 3 first saw the light of day in 1995 when it was displayed at the motor show in Birmingham.  Its top speed is estimated at around 150mph, with acceleration that would not disgrace many sports supercars.



The Hendy Ford dealership will also be present, displaying a variety of vehicles from its new Ford range.

On the day, a number of vehicles from the whole Ford gathering will be chosen to join a Simply Ford cavalcade around the attraction, and one of these selected cars will be the lucky winner of the People’s Choice Award and a Beaulieu Trophy.As well as being a great opportunity to view hundreds of Ford vehicles and meet up with other like-minded enthusiasts, visitors to the event can also browse a number of trade stands selling Ford-related parts and accessories.

For entrants arriving on the 5th May in their Ford and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5. Please telephone 01590 612888 or visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk to book advance tickets. For all Ford-related trade stand enquiries, telephone 01590 614614. All other visitors should enter Beaulieu via the main Reception at normal Beaulieu attraction admission prices.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Ford is from 9am and catering will be available.

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.

Four years ago Simply Ford was the first ever Simply rally to take place at the Beaulieu attraction and proved to be incredibly popular. Now, four years on, it is set to be as successful as ever and is part of the growing calendar of Simply events, which has rapidly expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering many makes and models. The latest additions to the Simply rallies for 2013 are Simply Porsche on 23rd June, Simply Alfa Romeo on 30th June, Simply Vauxhall on 28th July and Simply Land Rover on 11th August.

For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Beaulieu Announces The Simply Rallies Schedule For 2013

Simply Porche

Simply Alfa Romeo

Simply French

The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is proud to announce its schedule of Simply Rallies for 2013, with the addition of several new themes.

The Simply Rallies are a group of popular, annual vehicle meets, organised and run by Beaulieu, in the picturesque grounds of the National Motor Museum. Each rally has a theme and owners with a relevant vehicle can take part in one of the rallies, displaying their vehicle in the parkland, meeting other like-minded enthusiasts and enjoying all the delights of the Beaulieu attraction.

The concept for this popular series of rallies began with one event, Simply Ford, in 2010 and, following its success, has now grown into a whole programme of Simplys, each taking on its own distinct character.

Events Manager, Judith Maddox, said: “The Simplys offer a great opportunity for fellow enthusiasts to gather together, to show off their vehicles and enjoy a relaxing day out at the National Motor Museum. 2013 is set to be another exciting year for the Simply Rallies, celebrating a number of significant vehicles and anniversaries.”
The 2013 Simply schedule boasts nine of these fantastic events and sees the return of the five core rallies; Simply Ford – now in its fourth year and kicking off the Simply season, fast-growing Simply Japanese,  

Simply French, Simply Smart and one of the most popular events in the calendar, Simply Classics.

Joining the Simply stable this year are a number of exciting, brand-focused rallies; Simply Porsche, Simply Alfa Romeo, Simply Vauxhall and Simply Land Rover. These Simplys have a great appeal for dedicated car clubs and forums, as well as individual owners.

At each Simply event, participants have the opportunity to win the People’s Choice Award, as chosen by Beaulieu’s day visitors, and to lead a cavalcade through the grounds.

Event tickets are available online at www.beaulieushop.co.uk and on telephone number 01590 612888.
For more information on Beaulieu’s entire 2013 events calendar, please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk