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

Aston Martin DB9 Le Mans

2008 Aston Martin DB9 Le Mans Limited Edition,very rare car only 15 right hand drives in existence,limited edition to celebrate Aston winning class at Le Mans,it has map of Le Mans stitched into armrest,red waterfall dash,red highlights on doors,red Le Mans badges...

Rover 220 GTI

Silver Rover 220 GTI 1992

Triumph TR6

Bought 9 years ago, car was in tidy condition , Emerald Green. As with all old Vehicles many replacement parts though fuel injection system a bit of a learning curve for me.

SUBARU IMPREZA WRX V5

THIS VEHICLE IS A JAPANESE DOMESTIC MARKET (JDM) IMPREZA FIRST GENERATION WRX V5 FIRST REGISTERED IN JAPAN 1998 IT WAS A SINGLE OWNERSHIP CAR & IMPORTED INTO THE UK IN 2020 WITH A MILAGE OF 47214 FINISHED IN THE FACTORY COLOUR BLUE STEEL (COOL GREY) IT HAS A STD 2...

BSA C12 250cc

BSA C12 250cc, 4 former keepers, bought in June 2919 and fully restored to present condition 2019/2020. Changed colour from red to maroon with petrol tank sides as seen. Engine completely stripped and rebuilt.

Austin 12/4 Ascot

Prize winning vehicle , in original condition.

Rover SD1 3500 V8

Ex Metropolitan Police "Special Escort Group", (SEG) which is part of Royalty & Specialist Protection. This is the only known surviving SD1 issued to "SEG". This car has a significant history, having Escorted all prominant members of the UK Royal Family from 1986...

Ford Capri

1974 Ford Capri Mk 2:----- 3ltr Ghia Restored by previous owner 16 years ago has been in regular use Recent pruchase for weekend fun Was owned by the last person for 42 years, was a cherished car.

MGA

Fully restored by current owner. Originally an export to USA. Converted to righthand drive

Fiat X1/9

Fiat X1/9 two seater mid engined sports car. One of the original 1300 4-speed models from in blue

Rover 3500s (p6)

I have owned this car for 28 years, I've just had it returned from Just Rover p6 specialist in Usk south wales. The car has been resprayed and a mechanical look over. I am getting well over 30 to the gallon, not bad for a v8 but it does have a 5 speed gear box...

Mk3 Mini Cooper S

WKM 580J is a Mark 3 Mini Cooper 1275S. The Mark 3 was the first Classic Mini to have wind up windows. Only 1572 were ever made with 50% of the production being sold abroad. Of the just under 800 sold in the UK there are few original ones left, making this a rare car...

Triumph stag

1972 Triumph stag original triumph V8 Automatic mimosa yellow originally white black interior

Morris Minor Saloon

4 door saloon delux Almond Green No modifications

Ford Escort MkII 1600 Sport

A South African built Ford Escort, imported in 2018, and restored by the current owner. Now painted in Carnival Red, a rarer red / orange colour, and the interior is mainly original from when it was built 45 years ago.

Ford Mustang Sportback Sprint

Built in 1972 to celebrate the USA winter oylimpics only known one in the uk had car now for seven years

VW Golf Mk1 Karmann Cabriolet

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

MG BGT

MGB GT 1800 overdrive, in red with webasto sunroof. Fully restored, I acquired car four years ago 75% completed. Being the third person in its restoration process. The first who did all the stripping down and bare body shell work preparation, was a retired Helicopter...

Reliant Scimitar GTC

Scimitar GTC no 342 of 442 produced Complete refurbing 2009 Do approx 3500 miles during season car then laid up in in dehumidified garage Car paintwork refinished in merc Opel Fire Was show car at 2025 classic car show NEC

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,...

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.