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Coming to UK, any good car stuff to see?
rowlocks - 31/7/13 at 11:24 AM

Hi,
I'll be coming to the UK in August, and was wondering if there was any good car related stuff you would recommend seeing?
Any good museums , workshops, events etc.
Cheers,
Caleb


olimarler - 31/7/13 at 11:32 AM

Brooklands museum and MErcedes benz World in weybridge.

Def worth a visit


Oli

[Edited on 31/7/13 by olimarler]


loggyboy - 31/7/13 at 11:40 AM

Beauliea is probably the obvious museum for car lovers.

British F3 and GT3 champsionship at brands hatch on the 10/11th.
and a lotus festival there on the 24/35th

[Edited on 31-7-13 by loggyboy]


Bluemoon - 31/7/13 at 11:48 AM

The above area all great. Would also consider:

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/

http://www.haynesmotormuseum.com/

Might like to check out (not had any experience of these):

http://www.ukmotorsport.com/misc/museums.html

Not sure about shows might be worth looking at:

http://classicshowsuk.co.uk/carshowsthisyear/carshowsinaugust.asp


Dan

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[Edited on 31/7/13 by Bluemoon]


coozer - 31/7/13 at 11:51 AM

Donnington Kit Car show August bank holiday, although Saturday and Sunday only.


PAUL FISHER - 31/7/13 at 11:53 AM

http://www.donington-park.co.uk/about-donington/the-donington-grand-prix-collection/


jps - 31/7/13 at 01:04 PM

If you like seeing old cars in action: http://www.oultonpark.co.uk/calendar/2013/august/gold-cup.aspx

Oulton Park is a great circuit too!


JimSpencer - 31/7/13 at 01:11 PM

Hi

Shelsley Walsh 17/18 August, British Hillclimb Championship and the centenary celebration for Aston Martin.
Paddock should see some stunning pieces of kit