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Events at Haynes International Motor Museum
The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum, at Sparkford in Somerset is the UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 350 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50s and 60s, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the Jaguar XJ220 and the Ferrari 360.
There are many events running at the museum all through the summer and into the winter, ranging from Freestyle Motocross Stunt Shows, to Halloween Ghost Tours.
Sunday 13th July - Great Mini Meet Weekend
Sunday 10th August - Silverline Live Action Day
An action packed day supported by Silverline Tools including Powertool Dragracing, Wacky Races, Dream Car Rides and a Dragster Burn Out!
Sunday 17th August - Roary the Racing Car
For the fisrt time in the South, your chance to meet Roary and Big Chris. from the smash hit pre school show Roary the Racing Car. Appearing at intervals throughout the day
Monday 25th August (Bank Holiday) - Italian Job Stunt Show
Back by popular demand, watch Russ Swift perform his world famous mini stunt show. See two wheel driving, car dance routines, donuts and handbrake parking
Sunday 31st August - Live Action Day
A fun filled day, including museum exhibit parade, sensational drifting and rally demonstrations, children’s activities and dream car rides
Sunday 7th September - Rare Breeds Car Show
A unique chance to see some of the rarer and smaller car clubs all together in one big event
Sunday 28th September - V12 Day
A celebration of the V12 engine. Including Test Track demonstrations and statc car displays
Saturday 25th October - Halloween Ghost Tours
Listen to spooky & sinister stories about the museum and some of the exhibits, whilst walking through the lantern lit museum in the dark. Open until 8pm
Dates
Haynes Motor Museum Events 1 May 2008 - 25 Oct 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| 2 Adults + 3 Children | from £22.00 |
| 1 Adult + 1 Child | from £9.50 |
| Adult | from £7.50 |
| Concession | from £6.50 |
| Group Rate (10+) | from £5.50 |
| Group Rate (10+) | from £4.50 |
| Child | from £4.00 |
| Group Rate (10+) | from £2.50 |
Road Directions
The museum is located at Sparkford near Yeovil, just off the A303 and 30 minutes from junction 25 of the M5. High profile brown tourist signs from all major trunk roads, provide easy to follow directions to the Museum.
Public Transport Directions
By Rail
The main line station at Castle Cary is 5 miles from the Museum, with it's high speed link between Paddington and Penzance. The line also serves a regular daily route between Bristol and Weymouth with regular stops at Yeovil.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
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