2018 Beaulieu Event Calendar Announcement
Oct 20, 2017
Beaulieu is delighted to announce its full events line-up for 2018 with key dates for the motoring calendar and spectacular family entertainment.
Beaulieu is delighted to announce its full events line-up for 2018 with key dates for the motoring calendar and spectacular family entertainment.
Beaulieu Events Manager Judith Maddox said: “Our biggest event the International Autojumble, which has won an award in this year’s Tourism South East’s Beautiful South Awards, will of course be back next September.
“In the 70th year of the Morris Minor, we are looking forward to welcoming back the Morris Minor Owners’ Club with a display at Spring Autojumble.
“Bringing plenty of summer fun and a Vintage Village will be the colourful Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Day and Simply VW, for a retro-themed Father’s Day weekend.
“Our Simply season of rallies achieved record numbers this year. We are building on that again for next year, so look out for a Simply season announcement which is coming soon.”
For the full line-up of events please see below. For the latest details see www.beaulieu.co.uk/events.
| Date | Event | Content |
| April 8 | Simply Aston Martin | Back for its third year, Aston Martin owners are invited to start Beaulieu’s events calendar and bring their prized motors for a celebration of the iconic marque, with vehicles of every age and model. |
| April 22 | Boatjumble | In its 41st year, search for boating bargains at the largest outdoor sale of maritime items in Europe. Browse hundreds of stands with boating spares, accessories, clothing, tools, as well as new and used boats. |
| May 6 | Simply Ford | This event is one of the biggest and most popular simply rallies when we expect more than 1,500 Fords to join the display in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, in the 50thanniversary year of the Ford Escort. |
| May 19-20 | Spring Autojumble | Start the motoring calendar by buying, selling and swapping anything automotive at more than 1,000 stands offering everything from automobilia to cars for sale. Celebrating the 70thanniversary of the Morris Minor. |
| May 20 | Land Rover Rummage | A spares-sourcing opportunity, selling anything and everything related to Land Rovers as part of Spring Autojumble. |
| June 3 | Simply Porsche | Last year a record 1,000 cars roared into the grounds for this event, which welcomes Porsche owners and enthusiasts to the National Motor Museum. |
| June 10 | Mini Cooper Day | Beaulieu is the host venue for the 32ndannual National Mini Cooper Register Rally, attracting thousands of Minis of every age, marque and model to the heart of the New Forest. |
| June 16 | Simply VW | As part of a celebratory weekend, Vee Dubs of every type are invited to join this great day out for Volkswagen fans and visitors. Don’t miss Vintage Village, which will be selling fashions, accessories and homeware. |
| June 17
Father’s Day |
Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Day | A celebration of colourful Custom, Hot-Rod and Classic American cars and bikes especially for Father’s Day. Featuring live entertainment and Vintage Village nostalgia and bargains. |
| June 24 | Simply Land Rover | In the 70th anniversary year of the Land Rover, this celebration of the legendary 4×4 will attract Land Rovers and Range Rovers of every age, model and condition. Watch out for an extra feature to be announced soon. |
| July 8 | Simply Jaguar | Returning for its third year, this impressive display of treasured machines will range from classics to the latest models. |
| July 29 | Simply Japanese | More than 56 car clubs gathered amongst the 1,500 vehicles at last year’s event, showcasing members’ cars from city runabouts to performance sports cars. |
| August 4-5 | Beaulieu Supercar Weekend | A high octane two-day event celebrating the supercar and including iconic models and special feature displays in the stunning backdrop of the Beaulieu parkland. |
| August 12 | VW T Fest | Beaulieu plays host to this family-friendly event which is back by popular demand. |
| September 1-2 TBC | International Autojumble | Beaulieu’s most famous event and the largest Autojumble this side of the Atlantic, with more than 2,000 stands selling classic and vintage spares, plus full-size cars and Bonhams auction. |
| October 27 | Fireworks Spectacular | One of the biggest fireworks displays in the south and choreographed to music, this popular event offers a range of family entertainment. |
| November 11 | Simply Smart | This final rally in Beaulieu’s busy events calendar makes a colourful display of some of the smallest and most characterful cars on the road. |
Beaulieu is also ideal for car clubs looking to hold their own rally, taking the hassle out of hosting an event with excellent facilities and all-inclusive access to the whole of the attraction. For more information see www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/hold-your-rally-at-beaulieu/ or to discuss your club’s requirements with a member of the Beaulieu Events team call 01590 614614 or email events@beaulieu.co.uk.
Tickets to Beaulieu events include entry to all of the attraction, including the National Motor Museum with is collection of more than 250 vehicles, the new-look World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, the ancestral Montagu home of Palace House, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and the stunning grounds and gardens. For event tickets and more information see www.beaulieu.co.uk/events or call 01590 612888.
