We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who joined us at Walcot Rugby Club for this year’s Bath Festival of Motoring and Music.

Whether you brought along a beautifully restored classic car, rocked out to the incredible local bands across our music stages, or simply came along with family and friends to soak up the sunshine and community spirit, you made the entire weekend an unforgettable success.

Thanks to your incredible generosity from entry tickets to our silent auction, we have raised vital funds for local causes, including the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Freewheelers Blood Bikes, and Glasshouse Academy. We couldn’t have done it without our passionate exhibitors, talented performers, dedicated volunteers, and, of course, our wonderful visitors.

See you all next year!

LUCKY PROGRAMME NUMBER WINNERS

Saturday – Morgan for a day – 0905

Sunday – Porsche driving experience – 1951

SPONSORED BY

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

VW T2 Bay

A 1973 T2 Bay with an 1800 type 4 engine with a single Webber carb conversion. Has had a full nut and bolt engine restoration in the last year including a new fuel tank and various other parts. Next job is the paintwork which is tired. Solid underneath though with no...

Ford Focus St500

Ford Focus ST500 Limited edition focus 1 of 500 and one of 280 left on uk roads St3 levels of trim Upgraded with Infra red screen Racing strips Red leather

Morris minor

1963 morris minor , unrestored condition Used dail.

Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet

1989 Red Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet. Purchased in 2019 and added bucket seats and a straight through exhaust.

McLaren 650s

McLaren 650s

BSA goldflash

This bike has a bath fitted has a sidecar.It is taxed and insured and I do a lot of charity rides. I have owed it for 21 years. It’s blacks and chrome.and used daily in the summer months.

Lotus Esprit Series 1

Purchased by myself back in 1983 and taken to numerous shows over the years including several Bath Festival of Motoring events. This car is in largely original condition apart from a body restoration and repaint in the original Lotus Monaco white in 2016. My Esprit...

Ford Escort 1600i Cabriolet

only owned for 3 years some recomisioning done new fuel tank ,pump and accumaltor plus new suspension this year an on going project

Lotus Turbo Esprit

Red 1982 Lotus Turbo Esprit. Extensivley rebuilt in the past year by me. Just survived a trip to the spa Classic which was a round trip of nearly 1,000 miles...with no air con LOL 🥵

Smart Roadster

The Smart Roadster was produced between 2003 and 2005, and the Brabus version was a high-performance model developed by the German tuning company Brabus. It used a turbocharged 698 cc three-cylinder engine producing around 101 horsepower. While that may not sound...

Austin A35

A35 four door saloon with a 1.3 ltal engine, ribbed gearbox, A40 Mk ll 8" servo assisted front drum brakes.

Dodge Challenger SRT8

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1L V8 Imported from new by previous owner. Resprayed from silver to black. Brand new Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust and BMR strut brace fitted a month or so ago. Running a dual fuel LPG conversion. Excellent condition for it's age,...

Riley RME

Originally from Lincoln passed through many owners and changed colour at least 4 times and had 2 engine rebuilds. Restored in 1990 but much subsequent mechanical work by me since 2021 but somehow still retains original engine, box , body , and interior. In summary...

SUNBEAM ALPINE S2

1962 SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIES 2.

Morris 1000 Convertible

Colour Maroon B. June 1970 despatched to Bristol Motor Company Limited. First registered 1971. Later went through Charles Ware’s Bath workshop October 2014. Conversion there to a tourer Later purchased from Crossroads our local Earlswood garage in 2019. Awarded first...

Mazda MX5

A very well preserved original UK market MX5 Mk 1, owned for 18 years and in what I'm told is the most popular colour of Mariner Blue. The car has a low mileage of under 60,000 and has completed several trips overseas, as far as Italy. Unchanged except a new stereo....

Austin mini city E

Austin mini city e

Ford Cortina

Lotus Cortina replica

OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance Logo

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.

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance Logo

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.

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance Logo

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.

The Ultimate Summer Weekend
for Car Lovers and Families