The British Motor Museum will host six classic and modern motoring shows this spring. These will include Rustival on 18 April, Ultimate BMW Show on 26 April, Gaydon Land Rover Show on 2 & 3 May, UK Slot Car Festival on 9 & 10 May, Vaux ALL on 17 May and TUCKED at the British Motor Museum on 24 May.
Rustival, which is returning for its fourth event, is a celebration of car, commercial vehicle, bus and bike enthusiasts, and has been called 'The UK’s friendliest car show'! The show, hosted by YouTubers Ian and Carly from HubNut, Matt from Furious Driving and Steph from idriveaclassic, invites people to bring their beloved motor and their friends and family to join the display of hundreds of vehicles from every decade of motoring.
The ‘Ultimate BMW Meet’ is the UK’s largest BMW meet and the perfect event for BMW enthusiasts, uniting fans of revered classics, modern motors, and everything in between. Last year, over 1,000 BMWs attended the event, with private owners and more than 30 Car Clubs showcasing everything from everyday heroes to the rarest and most sought-after models.
The hugely popular Gaydon Land Rover Show will once again showcase hundreds of Defenders, Series 1 – 3, Discovery’s and Range Rovers from 1948 to the present day, creating the ultimate celebration of the best 4x4’s by far. At the centre of the show will be the Arena, where Dave Barker will lead an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team, providing live commentary and inviting owners, restorers, club members and enthusiasts to share the stories behind their treasured vehicles. Trade stands will also be available, selling a range of Land Rover clothing and models - perfect for enthusiasts and admirers alike!
The UK Slot Car Festival, sponsored by Scalextric, showcases a broad range of major slot car manufacturers, including Scalextric, Slot.it, Carrera, and more. Alongside displays, visitors can enjoy a large retail area selling everything a slot car enthusiast could need, from one-off collector items to newly launched products. Organisers are expecting a record attendance of up to 5,000 visitors, making it one of the most highly anticipated events on the slot car racing calendar. The Slot Car Festival will also provide visitors with the unique opportunity to meet the faces behind some of the best-selling and most beloved Scalextric products. From designers to developers, enthusiasts will have the chance to connect with individuals who bring their slot car racing dreams to life.
Vaux ALL, a celebration of all Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford models, is the fastest growing Vauxhall/Opel event in the UK, with more than 35 clubs and over 800 exhibitor vehicles expected. A firm favourite returning is the main arena, where professional commentator ‘Our Tim’ Watson will be interviewing guests, discussing the clubs and sharing stories of Vauxhalls. There will also be a range of trade stands offering parts, car care products and models.
TUCKED at the British Motor Museum is a collaboration between TUCKED Automotive, Petrolheadonism.club and the British Motor Museum. Showcasing a fantastic fleet of some of the UK & Europe’s best car builds and highly modified show cars, at TUCKED, variety is king. Any and all car enthusiasts are invited to join the show to celebrate the UK scene.
Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, stated, “It’s great to kick off our 2026 events calendar with 6 fantastic classic and modern motoring shows for our visitors and enthusiasts to enjoy this spring! These shows literally sit at the heart of our events season and really reflect the values of the British Motor Museum!”
Show entry, including access to the Museum, is just £18 for adults in advance or £21 on the day, £16 for concessions in advance or £19 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and receive an Annual Pass in return at no extra cost. Prices vary on Annual Pass Exempt Days – Ultimate BMW Meet and TUCKED at the British Motor Museum. To find out more information about the shows, please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/ To find out more information about the shows, please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/
