MGB60
2022 - 60 Years of the MGB
Last Newsletter before the event
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25th September 2022 British Motor Museum, Gaydon | |
72 Hours to Go!! | |
Tickets & Rally Plates | |
Priority Parking, Timeline & Display Rally Plate Holders PLEASE NOTE – You MUST purchase a ticket for yourself and any additional passengers to gain entry into the event. A Rally Plate of any colour, is not a ticket and will not gain you entry. If you have not yet purchased tickets, please follow the link below. If you have a Rally plate it needs to be visible from the front of your car. Marshals will point you in the right direction for parking in the relevant areas. Please ensure you have your tickets ready to show when you arrive as this will keep things running smoothly and ensure traffic flow. Don’t forget you will need tickets to enter the event, so if you have not ordered yours yet please follow the link below. https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/mgb-60th-anniversary We do recommend buying your entry tickets in advance. Tickets can be bought on the day, but this will mean parking in the public car park, walking to the ticket booth before re-joining the queue for entrance into the event. | |
Parking | |
Gates will be open from 8:00am Please ensure you have your Rally Plate fitted to the front of your MGB If you have purchased one. This will allow us to divert all cars to the correct parking area. REMEMBER THAT A RALLY PLATE OF ANY COLOUR DOES NOT ALLOW ENTRY INTO THE EVENT. AN ENTRY TICKET PER PERSON, PURCHASED FROM THE BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM IS REQUIRED. Priority parking is for MGB & MGB GTs only, if you do turn up in another vehicle this will mean you are parked in a different area. Parking as a group – If you would like to park as a group, LE’s – Jubilee’s or clubs you will need to arrive together in a convoy. Priority Parking holders will be filtered off to the correct area after entering the gates. Non Priority will be directed to the higher car parks as they arrive. Once the blocks are filled we will then fill the next block. There is no designated parking for individual groups. | |
Event Information | |
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Tickets | |
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EXHIBITOR ENTRY TICKETS please click on the ‘Tickets’ above or follow https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/mgb-60th-anniversary | |
On the British Motor Museum webpage select MGB60 ‘Exhibitor’s ticket’ priced at £10 This will give 1-person general entry to the event and museum. Tickets are required for additional passengers. Parking will be in the peripheral car parks. Any issues regarding booking tickets, please contact the British Motor Museum
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Entry tickets will be sent via email. | |
Staying in the area all weekend? | |
The MGB Register have compiled a list of places to visit within easy reach of Gaydon. Something for everyone: Country Houses – Museums – Steam Train – Countryside – Shopping | |
The weather is looking to be fine and more importantly dry for Sunday. | |
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See you there!! | |
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Places to visit
Places toVisit
We have compiled a list of places to visit if you are staying in the area for the weekend of MGB60.
This list is available as a downloadable PDF also. Download Now
| When attending MGB60 why not make a weekend of it and visit one of the local places or attractions. | |
| All are within easy driving distance from the British Motor Museum, Gaydon. | |
| Abingdon – Home of MG. | www.experienceoxfordshire.org/abingdon |
| Blenheim Palace – Woodstock. | www.blenheimpalace.com |
| Classic Motor Hub – nr Bibury. | www.classicmotorhub.com |
| Bourton on the Water. | www.bourtoninfo.com |
| Broadway. | www.visit-broadway.co.uk |
| Broadway Tower – nr Broadway. | www.broadwaytower.co.uk |
| Cotswold Motoring Museum – Bourton on the Water. | www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk |
| Gloucestershire and Warwickhire Steam Railway – | www.gwsr.com |
| nr Winchcombe. | |
| National Motorcycle Museum – nr Solihul. | www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk |
| National Herb Centre – nr Banbury. | www.herbcentre.co.uk |
| Oxford. | www.oxfordcity.co.uk |
| Rollrightstones – nr Chipping Norton. | www.rollrightstones.co.uk |
| Silverstone Circuit – nr Towcester. | www.silverstone.co.uk |
| Silverstone Museum – Silverstone Circuit. | www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk |
| Stow on the Wold. | www.stowonthewold.info |
| Lower Slaughter – nr Stow on the Wold. | https://explorethecotswolds.com/visiting-lower-slaughter-cotswolds/ |
| Upper Slaughter – nr Stow on the Wold. | https://explorethecotswolds.com/visiting-upper-slaughter-cotswolds/ |
| Stowe House and Gardens (NT) – nr Buckingham. | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe |
| Stratford upon Avon. | www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/attractions |
| Sudeley Castle – Winchcombe. | www.sudeleycastle.co.uk |
| Sulgrave Manor – Sulgrave nr Banbury. | www.sulgravemanor.org.uk |
| Upton House(NT) – nr Banbury. | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/upton |
| Warwick | www.visitwarwick.co.uk |
| Warwick Castle – Warwick. | www.warwick-castle.com |
| Tewkesbury. | www.visittewkesbury.info |
Competitions
Competitions
MGBHive has kindly offered to sponsor the competitions by donating a ‘Goody Bag’ of prizes to all winners. They are celebrating 40 years as a Parts Supplier and MG Specialist and as such are offering free delivery on orders over £40.00 from 25th September until end of October 2022 in mainland England and Wales. See their story on: mgb60.com/mgb-hive/
The MGB Register are providing the prize for the ‘Young people’s choice’
Rimmer Bros. Are also celebrating 40 years as a Parts Supplier and MG Specialist so commemorate this they are sponsoring the ‘Car of the Show’ prize. See their story on: mgb60.com/rimmer-bros/
The awards will include:
Best Early MGB/GT Chrome Bumper
Best Late MGB/GT Rubber Bumper
Most Original MGB/GT
Best Modified MGB/GT
Young People’s Choice
Car of the Show
All winners each receive a Goody Bag which is definitely worth winning and contain: £25 Voucher + Mug, pen, torch etc from MGB Hive + Blue Rally Plate + Lapel Badge!
The Young People’s choice also receives a Book on British Sports Cars
The Car of the Show also receives a prize from Rimmer Bros
Everyone at the event is invited to collect voting slips from the MGB Register Gazebo.
There are different coloured slips for each competition category.
Then fill in the slips with their choice of MGB or GT and place the slip in the corresponding coloured Voting Box.
Each slip must have the Registration Number of their chosen MGB or GT.
All slips must be returned for counting by 1.30pm
Eligible MGBs and GTs are only those within the main arena and displays
Priority Parking Area, Timeline Display and Special Display Cars Only
Traders Supporting MGB60
Traders supporting MGB60
We have a good mix of traders for MGB60.
The MGB Hive will not be at the event, but will be supporting with prizes connected to MGB60 on the day. They are also offering free UK delivery on orders over £40 from 25th September until the end of October 2022.
All other traders listed will be at the event, with some offering offers on the day.
Live Music On Stage
On Stage
We have some live acts on stage at MGB60.
Helen Keen is our compare and we have live music from Wipeout and My Favourite Things.
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MGB60 Merchandise Update
MGB60 Merchandise
The MGB60 Merchandise can be collected at the MGB60 Event.
You can now order your Polo’s, Caps or bundles and collect them on the day from Ace Embroidery stand at the event on the 25th September. This will save you the carriage charge, but you will not have the items prior to the event. Orders can also be collected directly from Ace Embroidery in person –ACE House, Malt Mill Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8JF
All items can be ordered online for home delivery 1st September last orders guaranteed arrival before the event.
Collect in Person orders cut off date 5th September
MGB60 Event Collection – last orders 11th September
https://mgb60.ace-online.co.
All orders for MGB60 merchandise are sent via DPD.
All embroidered items are created after orders are placed.
Accomodation Available
Accommodation
The MGB Register has some reserved rooms at the Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa. The hotel is located about 8 miles west of Gaydon at Wellesbourne, Warwickshire CV35 9HG.
To book a room please call the telephone below – The website will show no rooms available.
Tel +44 (0)1789 842424 Option 1 ref: MG Car Club MGB Register MGB60.
Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa | 4 Star Hotel – ALL (accor.com)
Room rates are
Friday 23rd September B/B £105 double £95 single
Saturday 24th September B/B £129 double £119 single
Sunday 25th September B/B £105 double £95 single
MGB60 Event Rally Plate
Available Now
The MGB60 Event Rally Plates are now available as single items or within money saving bundles.
https://mgb60.ace-online.co.
All orders for MGB60 merchandise are sent via DPD.
All embroidered items are created after orders are placed.
Priority Parking SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
We are sorry to say the 400 Priority Parking Rally Plates have now SOLD OUT.
We now have the MGB60 Event Rally Plates available from our merchandise store.
https://mgb60.ace-online.co.
All orders for MGB60 merchandise are sent via DPD.
All embroidered items are created after orders are placed.
