Saturday 3rd - Sunday 18th April - Alien Invasion
“Watch out! The aliens are coming” but don’t worry they’re safely behind glass and
trapped in the museum. Get up close and personal with some awesome critters
and creatures from loads of famous sci-fi films.
From Friday 23rd April - 100 Years of Advertising the Motor Car
Observe how advertising changed from the static nuts and bolts of the
Edwardian era to the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) moving image
advertising of today.
Monday May 3rd - Terry Grant Stunt Spectacular & Dream Car Rides
See one of Europe’s leading stunt drivers perform a great action packed show.
Be amazed by the sheer brilliance of the stunts including spinning a donut whilst
changing a wheel. The extreme stunt show takes driving a car to the next level with
awesome car control that is truly unimaginable.
Sunday 9th May - Swedish Car Day
From the country that has the best rally drivers and the safest car in the world,
come along to see the most excellent cars at a day dedicated to Swedish marques.
Monday 31st May - Roary the Racing Car™ and Big Chris™
Calling all Roary and Big Chris Fans! The cartoon favourites will be visiting the
museum for a family fun day. Youngsters will be able to meet the characters
appearing at intervals throughout the day.
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June - Xtreme Wheels Car Show
A weekend dedicated to the extreme end automobiles, dragsters, tractor pullers,
hotrods and modified cars.
Sunday 20th June - Fathers Day - Dream Car Rides
Forget socks and chocolate, treat Dad to a once in a life time chance to ride in some fantastic cars, from supercar to luxury cars. For a present that your Dad will talk about for years to come, bring him along to Haynes for a Father’s Day to remember!
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July - Haynes Model Motor Show
All things model car including Scalextric, radio controlled cars and diecast; with races, traders and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July - The Great Mini Meet
Over 80 cars on display, trade stands, autojumble and trophies to be won for Spirit of the show, best custom, shed of the show and best club stand.
Saturday 25th July - Sunday 5th September - Summer Ferrari Exhibition
The Man, The Machine, The Myth from legend to mythology.
Sunday 1st August - Live Action Day & Dream Car Rides
A fun filled day including museum exhibit parades, drifting and dream car rides.
Sunday 8th August - Retro Rides Gathering
Another unforgettable show with customs and hotrods through to circuit racers and stock dailys.
Sunday 15th August - Monster Truck Madness & Dream Car Rides
See the enormously destructive Big Pete the biggest and meanest monster truck in Europe. Watch in amazement as this monster jumps 15ft in the air, demolishing and crushing anything in its path. An excitingly breath taking show that will guarantee to leave you with a long lasting impression!
Sunday 22nd August - Jeff Clew Memorial Run
Open to motorcycles over 25 years old, come and see hundreds of examples of
two-wheeled history starting and finishing from the museum.
Monday 30th August (Bank Holiday) - Italian Job Stunt Show & Dream Car Rides
Back by popular demand with Russ Swift performing incredible stunts.
Sunday 5th September - Rare Breeds Car Show
From the quick to the quirky, the exotic to the exceptional, a chance to see the rarest and most unique cars in the world at the one big event.
Saturday 30th October (Half Term) - Halloween Ghost Tours
Listen to spooky and sinister stories about the museum, its buildings and exhibits, whilst touring the museum.
Events 2010
3rd - 18th April
Alien Invasion
From 23rd April
100 Years of Advertising the Motor Car
3rd May
Terry Grant Stunt Spectacular & Dream Car Rides
9th May
Swedish Car Day
31st May
Roary the Racing Car™ and Big Chris™
12th & 13th June
Xtreme Wheels Car Show
20th June
Dream Car Rides
10th & 11th July
Haynes Model Motor Show
17th & 18th July
The Great Mini Meet
25th July - 5th September
Summer Ferrari Exhibition
1st August
Live Action Day & Dream Car Rides
8th August
Retro Rides Gathering
15th August
Monster Truck Madness & Dream Car Rides
22nd August
Jeff Clew Memorial Run
30th August (Bank Holiday)
Italian Job Stunt Show & Dream Car Rides
5th September
Rare Breeds Car Show
30th October (Half Term)
Halloween Ghost Tours
Contact details
Main Switchboard
Tel 01963 440 804
Fax 01963 441 004
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH.