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

Vauxhall Velox

Vauxhall Velox 1951 SXS819 owned by me since June 2024. This car was built in the UK and exported to Holland in 1955 and had the same owner for 33 years. This car was imported and registered in the UK (for the first time) in 2022. The L-Series Vauxhalls were...

Wolseley 4/44

The Wolseley 4/44 was designed by Gerald Palmer and appeared at the 1952 Motor Show, complete with 1250cc Nuffield XP engine, column gear change, rack-and-pinion steering and independent front suspension. Its 1250cc engine produced 46bhp propelling the car to 60mph in...

MG Midget

Red 1975 MG Midget purchased in 2019. Already had been restored, just added new seat covers and carpets.

Sunbeam Rapier Fastback H120

Sunbeam rapier fastback h120 1725 Holbay engine twin 40 weber carbs 110 bhp Cedar Green Metallic 3 previous owners 88k miles Previous owner rebuilt engine extensive weld repairs Interior refurbishment required

Austin 12/4 Ascot

Prize winning vehicle , in original condition.

Iveco

Built originally just down the road in Pucklechurch, this truck was built and lived at its life as a Swansea mobile library doing countless miles pottering around villages and towns in South Wales lending out books to kindly old ladies and students. At some point in...

hillman avenger tiger

1 of 200 built for advertising purposes restored to original spec. 2013 2 owners from new

MGB GT

MGB GT 1974. This vehicle is now 52 years old and I have owned it for the last 17 years and it has had both front wings and off side rear wing replaced along with both inner and outer sills . Engine was rebuilt 10 years ago along with a replacement cylinder head for...

Mercedes E500 Cabriolet

One of less than 10 E500 cabriolets with a 5.5 ltr engine in the UK. Originally purchased at Mercedes of Park Lane and maintained all its life by Mercedes Benz.

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.

Ford Capri 2.0lt Laser

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

Hillman Imp

Road Rallyprepared car

Triumph TR5

Ice white tr5 in near Concourse condition with wire wheels and moJ hair soft top Car is an original UKTR51 of a limited number ever made by triumph Car is enjoyed on the weekends on sunny days and has a full history file and documented restoration file car had only...

Alfa Romeo Spider S4

Year of Manufacture - Built by Pininfarina in 1991 Version - Guilia type 115 A 1 A - Spider 4a Paint Code - 676 - Grigio Charo Met Engine Capacity - 1962 cc Car imported to the UK by Wade Ltd in Sussex and registered on 25/3/1991. The car was converted to right hand...

Volkswagen Golf Clipper Cabriolet

This is a late model Golf Cabriolet, produced after production of the MK1 Golf hatchback had ended. It was converted to a Cabriolet by Karmen in Osnabruck, Germany. The MK1 Cabriolet production ran on until 1993, after the MK2 had been launched. The MK2 Cabriolet...

Austin mini gt

Green Austin mini gt

Lancia Fulvia Coupe

Very low mileage Lancia Fulvia , Imported from Italy in 2017 , I’m the 3rd owner , striking …. Mirabello Beige , peppy 1.3 V4 . No rust !!

Cobra Pilgrim Sumo

Pilgrim Sumo Mk 3 after wanting a Cobra replica since I was a teenager last year I was able to fulfill the dream. A 4.6 litre Rover engine and Granada running gear. Hats off to the previous owner Andy who built the car and maintained it for 20 years. In a classic blue...

Racing green mini

Racing green mini

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.