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

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2 in radiant red 1986

MG MIDGET

Here we have a 1972 MG Midget Heritage Vehicle. We have the full history from new. The first person to own it lived in Hanham, Bristol. It has been all round the country including the IOW, but has now returned home to the present owner who lives in Stockwood, Bristol....

Alfa romeo

Alfa 75 bilt on the last day of production in metric black as SE with red interior this car is all original as it left the factory

Singer Vogue Mk III

One of the first Series IIIs built and registered on the 2nd October 1964. It had two owners from the same family from new until 2007. It is in fairly original condition with a re-spray carried out in the 1990s. I purchased the car in August 2021.

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...

Gardner Douglas GD427 Mk4

I own a red Gardner Douglas GD427 Mk4 Cobra replica which I built myself over a three and half year period. It’s powered by a Chevrolet LS3 V8 which produces 420bhp at the rear wheels. I use the car as often as possible no matter what the weather is doing.

Hillman Imp Californian

1969 Hillman Imp Californian, the now rarer fastback version of the Imp, 875cc standard rear mounted engine. Car owned for 11 years, restored 10 years ago. Used regularily through the summer months attending local shows.

Yamaha Virago 1100

My third Virago 1100 which is thirty years old, The same number of years I have been a club member of the VSOC Specification ENGINE TYPE - 1063cc, air-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin, SOHC BORE AND STROKE - 95 x 75mm CLAIMED HORSEPOWER - 61.7bhp @ 6000rpm MAXIMUM TORQUE -...

Triumph Stag

Mimosa yellow added a hard top in black stainless steel tubular headers reconditioned auto gearbox dought this car in 2022

BSA B1 250cc

BSA B1 1935 250cc, hand gear change, 3 gears, girder forks, rigid rear suspension. Green and black. Two former keepers. Restored to present condition in 2020.

Fist F126

Believed to be the last one of 10 built in a collaboration between Formula One racing team Williams and Fiat. This super rare Cabriolet was created by a bespoke Coachworks to celebrate the teamwork developed between Ferrari and Williams back in the day. Only ten were...

Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite

Fully restored,. Nut and Bolt Restoration 5 years ago Iris Blue 3 Owners from new Upgraded 1275 Engine and Front Disc Brakes

Ford Capri 2.0lt Laser

1985 Ford Capri 2.0ltr Laser . Full body restoration in 2014.

Ford Escort mk1 1300 Sport

One family owned. I still have the original bill of sale,my mother in law paid exactly £1,000. Present owner over 25 years. Now with 1600 cc engine. Up rated brakes and suspension. Colour Ford Sebring red. Resprayed about 10 years ago. Mainly used for local shows.

Triumph spitfire

Cream body,black roof, houndstooth check seating. Has had some restoration, full body spray,new roof,and interior Been with present owner 8 years . Bought from a classic car retailer

Morris 8

This is a Morris 8 black convertible, bought by me in 2018 we have done various jobs on the car, including a complete respray, and a new soft top. It's a 918 side valve engine producing 8 horse power.

BMW 325i

BMW 352i convertible

Aston Martin Vantage Hero AMR

An example of a rare Aston Martin AMR. One of only 200 produced, and is finished in Sabiro Blue Metallic paint (unique to the AMR variant I believe) and with Lime trim and brake callipers for a pop of vibrancy to really accentuate this car's sportiness. Features the...

Toyota Celica

2004 Toyota Celica. 1800cc.Lowered

Hillman Imp

Road Rallyprepared car

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.