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Events in 2008

Eurodrifting car on our track, the Max Power car, outdoor shot of Lamborgini, Mini Moke challenge shot

Sunday 23rd & Monday 24th March - Easter with Bob the Builder

Meet Bob the Builder and Wendy, appearing at intervals on Sunday and Monday


Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th April - Bikesafe 2008

If you belong to a motorcycle club, ride yourself or with others and have wondered what rider training can do for you, come and join us at Haynes. Why not have a look around the museum (reduced entry fee for those having a ride with the police), enjoy the restaurant facilities and realise your full potential as a motorcyclist. But most of all STAY SAFE.

Visit the Bikesafe 2008 website for more information


Monday 5th May (Bank Holiday) - Xtreme Trails Motorcycle Stunt Show

Watch two of the world's best stunt riders perform amazing stunts and tricks


Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May - Van West 2008

Back for the third year. The greatest VW van meet in the south


Sunday 18th May - MX-5 Owners Club National Spring Rally


Monday 26th May (Bank Holiday) - Freestyle Motocross Stunt Show

The world's top ranked freestyle motocross riders, incorporating the latest heart stopping tricks including massive jumps and a free style jump competition


Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June - Father's Day Weekend - Dream Car Rides

Treat dad to a special day out with a ride in one of the museum cars, from supercar to luxury car, the choice is yours


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


Events 2008


23rd/24 Mar

Easter with Bob the Builder


12th/13th April

Bikesafe 2008


5th May

Xtreme Trails Motorcycle Stunt Show


10th/11th May

Van West 2008


18th May

MX-5 Owners Club National Spring Rally


26th May (Bank Holiday)

Freestyle Motocross Stunt Show


14th/15th Jun

Father's Day Weekend


13th Jul

Great Mini Meet Weekend


10th Aug

Silverline Live Action Day


17th Aug

Roary the Racing Car


25th Aug

Italian Job Stunt Show


31st Aug

Live Action Day


7th Sep

Rare Breeds Car Show


28th Sep

V12 Day


25th Oct

Halloween Ghost Tours



Contact details


Main Switchboard

Tel 01963 440 804

Fax 01963 441 004


Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH.



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