An excellent day out for anyone interested in the country or in transport awaits the visitor to Beaulieu, the home of the National Motor Museum.
Located in the south of England, in the New Forest, it’s between Bournemouth and Southampton and accessed easily from the motorway network that leaves London and runs South. A map is provided on the website along with all the information necessary for whatever means of transport you use.
Before you start wondering, yes, it does have some 60s cars but it’s called Elvaston Castle Steam Rally and takes place at lovely Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire on the 2 and 3 of July 2011 so this a definite day for the diary.
The castle can be easily found four miles south-east of Derby and comprises a castle along with over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens and is worth a visit just for that! However, present on the weekend will be some old steam traction engines and a vintage and classic car display along with motorcycles. In addition there is a model show, a variety of market stalls, entertainment for children and similar activities so it sounds like a good place to go on a sunny Summer weekend.
Another steam railway day out and this time for our friends in the lovely North of England in County Durham at the Weardale Railway.
We featured the railway last year and, for those who don’t know, the Weardale Railway is founded on an old and previously disused branch line that runs from Bishop Auckland and follows the River Wear west to Eastgate-in-Weardale, a distance of approximately 18.7 miles. In itself, the route is a lovely one but there are many attractions this year that make it an ideal day out.
Running 10.5 miles from my favourite town, Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast, the ‘Poppy Line’ is a major Spring and Summer attraction that you just can’t afford to miss.
In existence since 1887, the North Norfolk Railway offers a trip through a delightful area of North Norfolk, part of which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. A link to the Home Page is here.
Fabulous Day Out on the Severn Valley steam railway May 20th to 22nd inclusive featuring the ‘Sounds Of The 1960s’.
One of our oldest and most loved steam railways, the Severn Valley Railway provides a steam service between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, a distance of 16 miles. But this day out is a special sixties one in a new three day format with visiting steam and diesel locomotives and 1960s displays and activities at stations along the line.
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Buses are an important part of our heritage and, at some time or another, we have all used them so a visit to the Transport Museum in Birmingham can be a great and worthwhile day out.
The good thing about buses is that because they are so important to the community they have been preserved and kept in good running order so many old buses are still roadworthy. And, believe me, a trip on an old 1960s or earlier bus is an experience that will bring back memories for many. Or, if you are not old enough to remember, they will remind you just how good and comfortable modern buses are!
Cars in the Park is a car event held at lovely Beacon Park, Lichfield, Staffs on Saturday and Sunday 2nd and 3rd of July 2011.
According to the website – url below – the event is organised by The Rotary Club of Lichfield with proceeds spread over a number of local, national and international good causes. Camping is available and car parking is on an area adjacent to the park and more details are shown on the website.
This is advance notice for a day out that features a veritable feast of classic cars and is not to be missed.
The Classic Motor Show this year is at the NEC on the outskirts of Birmingham and is set for the 12 to 14 of November 2010. This is very much advance notice so get your diaries out and choose one of the days above: according to my calendar, it runs from a Friday to a Sunday.
