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!

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Saturday – Morgan for a day – 0905

Sunday – Porsche driving experience – 1951

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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

MGB Roadster

Very nice clean example of the MGB roadster, chrome bumpers, wire wheels, old English white. Full restoration some years ago. Owned the car for 8 years.

Lotus Esprit Series 1

Purchased in 1983 this vehicle is virtually identical to the Lotus Esprit in the 1977James Bond film The Spy Who Loved me. I have exhibited this Esprit at many shows and events over the decades and carried out a light restoration around 15 years ago. Much of the work...

austin healey sprite

Mark 4 sprite 1250cc

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2 in radiant red 1986

Triumph Stag

White Triumph Stag 1976 Automatic

Jaguar XJS TWR V12 Sport

a rare jaguar xjs v12 twr sport which i have owned for 30 years

Mercedes 190e 2.5 16v cosworth

Beautiful original 190 Cosworth five speed manual with dog leg gearbox

Lada Niva Hussar

This vehicle was first registered on 1st January 1996. I only acquired it in November 2024. The previous owner, (a steam locomotive engineer), had spent considerable time and money in having it restored including a complete strip down and full respray. He only sold it...

Jaguar CType

Recreation of the 1953 Jaguar C Type Le Mans winning car. 3.4 litre triple Webers all aluminium body

Marcos 3 Ltr GT.

Built in Bradford on Avon in 1970 in its day it was a revolutionary design long low and very sleek. It was a barn find 10 years ago and was restored by myself to its former glory, it’s bright orange and looks amazing.

Lotus Turbo Esprit HC

This is the more powerful HC Turbo Dressed in the JPS Black and Gold of the Team Lotus F1 team from the 70-80s Nigel Mansell owned a JPS Turbo Esprit just like this one whilst racing for Lotus This was the last of the Gigaro cars This was the last road car designed by...

Reliant rialto

1989 light blue reliant rialto saloon. Brought by myself last year from a barn. It was clear it has had a hard life. As I've always wanted one from when I was a child I had to buy it when I saw it in person. I have lightly reconditioned it to running and driving...

Marcos Mantis Spyder

Manufactured in Westbury by Marcos cars developed for the Mantis Cup race series. Powered by the Ford Mustang Cobra GT engine. 4.6 L V8 Purchased as the third owner in 2002 slightly damaged by the previous owner using a lamppost to stop! Stripped back to bare chassis,...

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8v

A distinctive Italian adventure touring motorcycle, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio blends long-distance comfort with rugged capability. Named after the famous Stelvio Pass in the Italian Alps, this model was designed to handle both mountain roads and off-road terrain with...

Chevrolet Camaro

Red convertable

CORVETTE STINGRAY

1973 Corvette Stingray 350 (5.7L) Soft top Manuel, owned for 37 years.

McLaren 570s

Dark silver McLaren 570s with carbon fibre trim, an MSO spoiler and MSO alloys. Black interior with orange trim. 3.8 litre twin turbo V8, 0-60 in 3.0s Are you doing super car rides this year? I'd be happy to do them on Saturday, can't make it on Sunday.

Ford mk2 escort RS2000

Immaculate signal green 1979 Mk2 escort RS2000 , 2litre over head cam, I’ve had it for a year, it’s my 7th mk2 escort . The car was restored over 5 years and was completely stripped to bare metal, panels replaced where required , the engine rebuilt! Previously owned...

MGF vvc

MGF vvc 144bhp. Convertable, presented in British Racing Green. Since 2024, the car has been treated to: New: mohair soft top. New: front valance, both front wings replaced, back bumper and full respray. Undersealed. Money spent about five times market value of car...

Vauxhall Astrs

The car is in fairly original condition. It’s been in the family since 6 months old.

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.

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