Category: Events and Shows

1. NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM “LIVE” OPEN DAY-SAT 30/10/21

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 12th Feb 2021

   After the cancellation of the 2020 event due to Covid-19, Saturday 30/10/21 will see the museum return to hosting our 7th annual free open day when everyone will be invited to visit the museum collection free of charge. Now one of the largest events in the biking calendar, there will also be a host of other free attractions including Henry Cole and Friends live on stage!

   Museum Live 2021 Timetable: To assist visitors, everyone arriving on site will be given a free timetable with a full list & timings of all the day’s exciting, free, events.

   Free Museum Entry: Everyone is invited to visit the museum collection, free-of-charge.

   Indoor Autojumble & Trade Area: The event will feature a large indoor autojumble and trade area held within the warm & dry surroundings of the museum. For details of how to book a 2m pitch for just £100.00 (ex VAT) with electric hook up (if required) charged at £25.00, contact Dan Powell by e-mail [email protected]

   The event will also feature trade stands & displays from many well-known names from the wonderful world of motorcycling!

   The museum shop will be open throughout the event selling a huge range of classic motorcycling books, clothing & memorabilia.

   Meet The Experts:

   In attendance will be some of the museum’s specialist suppliers & craftsmen, (including our own restoration team) as well as other classic motorcycling experts who will be available to chat and answer questions.

   Henry Cole And Friends Live On Stage:

   TT legend & TV presenter STEVE PLATER will host two special free to enter HENRY COLE AND FRIENDS stage shows at 11.00am & 2.00pm.

   Held on the stage in the museum’s magnificent Britannia suite, these now legendary free 1 hour chat shows will feature TVs Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove, as well as whole host of motorcycling personalities from the past & present.

   The celebrities joining Henry on stage will be announced in the coming months. Watch this space!

   All our guest stars will also be making personal appearances to sign your favorite memorabilia in addition to some special book/memorabilia signing sessions.

   LIVE “Start Up” Feature Presented By The Brackley Festival of Motorcycling:

   See & HEAR some of the most famous race machines in the world started up on our LIVE Start-Up Stage, situated in our Britannia Suite. Bikes old and new will include some of the museum’s famous racing inventory as well as ex-Moto GP bikes courtesy of the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling & Phil Morris Racing.

   Food Court & Bar:

   Fantastic catering provided by the museum’s chefs will be available in our Premier Suite food court & bar area.

   The museum restaurant will also be open as normal serving a wide variety of hot meals and snacks from breakfast time onwards.

   The Draw For The Best Classic Motorcycle Raffle Prize In The World:

   Our summer 2021 raffle to win an amazing classic motorcycle will be drawn by Henry Cole live on stage during the afternoon of the event on 30/10/21.

   Parking:

   Car parking for the event is just £10 per car with motorcycle parking absolutely free.

   Covid-19:

   Like the rest of the UK, we are hoping that normality will have resumed by the date of our event. Any Government guidance which is applicable at the time will be followed to ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors and museum staff.

   For further details and updates on Museum Live 2021 see www.thenmm.co.uk

2. Dates confirmed for Motorcycle Live 2021, in association with Bikesure Insurance

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 11th Feb 2021

   The UK’s biggest motorcycle show, Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance, plans to be back better than ever in 2021, with dates now confirmed as 4-12 December,  at the NEC, Birmingham.  

   To have the date confirmed in the midst of such uncertainty, underlines the show’s commitment to returning to not only a physical show, but one where the halls of The NEC are brimming with entertainment, interaction, manufacturers, retailers and motorcycles of all shapes, ages, engine types and sizes.

   The halls will house regular interactive features and displays along with brand new entertainment to give a full and fantastic day out to visitors.

   With the pandemic having cast a cloud over the UK for so long, organisers are keen to give two wheel fans something to look forward to, whilst ensuring the event is safe for all.
   
   By bringing together the very best of the industry under one roof, where people can interact face-to-face and see, touch, feel and hear, in person, rather than just digitally, will give a welcomed return to ‘social’. And whilst biking brings many mental health benefits, meeting your friends and family, and sharing your passion will no doubt be a much-needed boost for many.
   
   “We’re excited to welcome visitors back to The NEC, for what is already shaping up to be a fantastic show.  To be able to offer something to look forward to will see us end the year on a high – where once again two wheel fans can be together to soak up the first major show in the UK for two years.  The 2021 event promises a real treat - something everyone deserves.” said Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of Motorcycle Live. 
   
   Tickets will go on sale later in the year.  

3. The Jukebox & Retro Fair is at Ardingly This Weekend.

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 29th Oct 2020

   31st Oct & 1st Nov 2020

   Due to COVID we are unable to hold the event at Chessington School, but in order to bring you at least one rocking event this year we are going to hold it at Ardingly South of England Showground, RH17 6TH.

   To keep the contact at the reception to a minimum there will no £1 off voucher issued for this fair, nor will there be a show guide. £10 cash on door as usual. We will also have a poppy box for any loose change you’d like to add as they have less collection points this year.

   We will obviously adhere to the COVID guidelines but will bring you the best event we can in this crazy time.

   A separate blog re covid precautions at the event can be found on our website here.

   Indoor shopping. The dancing will be open air but undercover and Greggi G will be with us as usual. 

   Sat he is joined by the TR5’s and Dawn Gracie.

   Sun is Greggi and Rusti Steel.

   Best dressed competition on Saturday at 11.30am. 

   For updates please follow this blog and our FB page.

   The address is: North Gate, Ardingly, South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Hayward’s Heath, RH17 6TH.

   Free parking as usual and classic cars on display along with many of your favourite stalls 

   (although there are some that cannot attend due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control)

   
   N.B Saturday the dancing will go on until 8pm with Big Paul DJ.
   
   Information supplied

4. Where's Wally? and Rocket Science at the British Motor Museum this half-term!

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 22nd Sep 2020

   This October half-term the British Motor Museum is delighted to be participating in the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search! Families will be able to hunt for Wally around the Museum to spell out a spooky phrase from hidden letters, and receive a special “I found Wally!” bookmark on completion of the search.

   The activities are part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, to celebrate the release of the new Where’s Wally? book, ‘Spooky Spotlight Search’. There will also be the chance to enter the Where’s Wally? and Kids in Museums grand prize draw competition to win an ArtFund Family Membership and a bundle of Where’s Wally? goodies.

   Families can also enjoy Rocket Science with ‘Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin’ every day at 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm except Wednesday 28 October. The 25 minute live scientific spectacular is full of cool, interactive demonstrations and rocket inspired science.  Shows will take place in a large conference room with marked out spaces to allow for social distancing.

   On Wednesday 28 October from 11am - 3pm there will be an outdoor Rocket Workshop delivered by the STEM ambassadors from MOD Kineton. Children can design and build their own Rocket and see how far it flies from the pneumatic rocket launcher. These activities are suitable for 5 years plus with adult supervision.

   Emma Rawlinson, Life Long Learning Officer at the British Motor Museum said “We are delighted to be able to host a range of fun and COVID safe activities for visitors to enjoy over the October half term! In addition to Where’s Wally? and Rocket Science there’s also a family tour to help you explore the Museum via your mobile device and an activity bag to take home!”

   The Museum will be opening daily for half-term from Friday 23 October to Monday 2 November. All visits must be pre-booked with no more than 6 in one party, in line with the ‘Rule of 6’. Visitors must wear a face covering at all times and observe social distancing.

   All activities are included in the Museum admission. Activities are suitable for 3+ years, unless otherwise specified. Activity bags are subject to availability. For more information about the half term activities please visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/october-half-term and to book tickets please visit https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/plan-your-visit/book-tickets

5. Stafford Classic Bike Show Cancelled

   Posted on 2:00pm Monday 21st Sep 2020

   Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, planned for October 10-11 at Stafford County Showground.

   This long-established event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Europe, and with the increase of cases worldwide, Mortons feels this is the safest thing to do, for the well-being of visitors and traders.

   Not only is the show a highlight in the event calendar, it is also a strong social event for visitors at the show, with people naming a ‘day out with their friends’, as one of  the top three reasons for going. Given the current restrictions with the ‘rule of six’, and the increasing localised lockdowns nationwide, Mortons believes this is the most responsible course of action to take.

   The Stafford Shows will continue in 2021, with the popular Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show scheduled to take place over the weekend of April 24-25. The team will be looking to bounce back by putting on the biggest and best show of its kind in order to celebrate its 40^th anniversary.

   Meanwhile Mortons will continue to hold regular outdoor autojumbles at Newark showground and Kempton Park, as currently planned.