Group News

Could you become a Group expert?

3/8/2021

Do you have expertise you would enjoy sharing with other members?

We're looking for more members with expert skills or knowledge that's relevant to our group to join our new team of Group Experts. The aim is to help increase general levels of knowledge within the group and also to help facilitate more quality discussions.

If you have relevant knowledge and/or experience that you would be happy to share in the group, please submit the short form below. N.B. hands-on practical experience will be given preference over purely academic qualifications. We will also prioritise those offering something not already covered by the existing team (see below).

Entries will be reviewed by the Admin team and selected on the basis of relevance and potential value to the group. Admin decisions will be final.

Who is currently a Group Expert?

Daniel Hopkins of Practical Classics magazine (journalist, media & events specialist)
Dave Youngs of Lancaster Insurance Services (insurance & events specialist)
Richard Dredge (motoring journalist)
Anthony Osborne (BMC/BL specialist)
Daniel Bysouth a.k.a. BL Dan (body shop dude)
Simon Fixter (all-rounder)
Brian Allison (all-rounder)
Toby Bruce (pre-war motors)
Len Edwards (all-rounder including motorcycles)

We will contact applicants within 48 hours of receiving submissions.

Celebrating the first British Grand Prix

2/8/2021

Brooklands Museum Press Release.

Brooklands Museum to celebrate 95th Anniversary of first ever British Grand Prix

Brooklands hosted the first ever British Grand Prix in 1926
Examples of Grand Prix cars from each decade from 1920s to 2010s, will be at Brooklands Relived on 7th August
Display will show development of motorsport engineering over the past 95 years
First Grand Prix and 2021 British Grand Prix both saw Aston Martins on the entry list
Cars will run on famous Brooklands banked circuit and Finishing Straight
Brooklands Museum has just opened ‘Driven by Design’ exhibition with McLaren Automotive

29th July, Weybridge – At Brooklands Relived on 7th August, Brooklands Museum is preparing to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the first Grand Prix to take place on British soil. Organised by the Royal Automobile Club and held in 1926 at Brooklands, the world’s first purpose-built race track, the first British Grand Prix formed part of the World Manufacturers’ Championship alongside the continental Grands Prix in Spain, France and Italy and the Indianapolis 500. Ninety-five years later, Brooklands will once again welcome some of the vehicles that took part in the very first Grand Prix, along with examples of Grand Prix cars from every decade up to 2013.

Among the cars confirmed are a Delage 15-S-8 as raced in the 1926 Grand Prix, a 1928 Aston Martin LM1, 1960 Cooper Climax and 2013 Mercedes F1 WO4.

Grand Prix racing has long been held as the pinnacle of motorsport and has driven technological development at an unrivaled rate. Brooklands Museum will tell the story of the first Grand Prix and its place in history during Brooklands Relived with the highlight of the day expected to be the ‘race starts’ which will see both cars and bikes setting off at racing speed up the historic Finishing Straight and onto the Members Banking just as they did in 1926.

Brooklands has an unparalleled history in British motorsport and aviation and serves to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths. Among the permanent exhibits at Brooklands is ‘Driven by Design’, a new supercar exhibition opened on 26th July in collaboration with McLaren which features a McLaren Senna GTR prototype car, a McLaren Senna GTR concept car and a full-scale LEGO model of a McLaren 720S.

Britain was first awarded the opportunity to run a Grand Prix after Sir Henry Segrave won the French Grand Prix in 1923 putting Britain on the motorsport map and starting a tradition of British Grand Prix winners that continues to this day with seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton.

Emphasising the close links between the motorsport, experimental engineering and aviation worlds in the 1920s, there were no fewer than five past, present and future Land Speed Record holders competing in the 1926 event.

Samantha Hart, Marketing Director of Brooklands Museum said:

Anyone who watched this year’s British Grand Prix will understand the importance this event has for the country. In 1926, Britain’s motorsport industry didn’t hold the position it does today. The running of the first British Grand Prix at Brooklands was a huge step for motorsport in this country and brought top level drivers, teams and engineers to compete here.

The British motorsport industry has since gone from strength to strength and now employs around 40,000 people, exporting globally. Having Britain as the hub of Grand Prix racing hasn’t just benefited our motorsport industry, it has driven developments in automotive, aviation, marine and even the medical industry.

We hope that by bringing together examples of Grand Prix cars spanning ten decades, we can inspire the next generation to see the possibilities that engineering can make into reality and look towards engineering for their future careers.

New Group Expert - Leonard Edwards

2/8/2021

Another selfless member has kindly agreed to be identified as a Group Expert - i.e. a member who is willing to share his accumulated knowledge and expertise in relation to British classics with others.

Welcome Leonard Edwards and don't be afraid to ask for his help if you need it. As you can see from the photo, Len has a keen interest in motorcycles as well as car and commercials.

Len joins our existing team of Group Experts who are:

Daniel Hopkins of Practical Classics magazine (media & events specialist)
Dave Youngs of Lancaster Insurance Services (insurance & events specialist)
Anthony Osborne (BMC/BL specialist)
Daniel Bysouth a.k.a. BL Dan (body shop dude)
Simon Fixter (all-rounder)
Brian Allison (all-rounder)
Toby Bruce (pre-war motors)

Win a Karcher Pressure Washer

2/8/2021

WIN a Karcher K4 Premium Car & Home Pressure Washer

Is your car and home in need of a cleaning blitz?
We are thrilled to be offering one lucky winner the chance to win a Karcher K4 Premium Full Control Car & Home Pressure Washer worth £299!
This pack comes with accessories to help clean your car and around your home and tackle the toughest and gentlest of cleaning jobs with ease...

Car accessory kit including Wash Brush, Foam Nozzle and Car Shampoo
Patio cleaning accessories and detergent
Easily switch between surfaces pressure control
LED pressure display
Plug 'n' Clean system - just click in the bottle and you're good to go
Quick Connect system instantly links the high-pressure hose to the machine and trigger gun
Easy Wind Hose
Everything In One Place with on-board storage for accessories

All you need to do to enter is click on the button below. Closing date 31 August 2021.
Open to UK residents only.

Members' Cars of the Month - August

1/8/2021

Congratulations to all the owners whose cars were featured on our 2021 calendar for the month of August:

Mark McClelland - 1984 Vauxhall Astra GTE
Nick Arthur - 1963 Ford Consul Capri
Martin Piggin - 1978 Ford Escort RS2000
Terry Price - 1965 Morris Minor 1098

Monthly Events Round-Up

1/8/2021

Gar Cole and the team organise a range of classic car events every season for members to attend, from the prestigious world-leading Practical Classic Classic Car and Restoration Show and the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show (both at the NEC) to formal static shows in fields to organised driving tours in beautiful areas of the country. It almost goes without saying that Covid-19 is still affecting public events, so please do check with Gar and the team before travelling.

These events are not limited to pre-85 British motors as they are also open to members of our sister group, Pre-Millennial Motors which includes cars, bikes and commercial vehicles from every country in the world built before the year 2000.

We're a friendly lot and would love to see you at an event or two - you can even come if you don't own a classic at all as there are usually spare seats going (just ask first!). All events with the exception of the major commercial shows are free to enter, but you will usually be responsible for your own food, fuel and insurance as well as any accommodation that may be needed.

Any questions? Just ask Gar Cole - he's the font of all knowledge as far as group events are concerned.

Current list of confirmed Events

To view the up-to-date list of official group events, please click the button below.

View current list of events

Car & Home Insurance Offer

31/7/2021

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Lancaster Car Club Manager Dave Youngs says:

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If you insure your classic vehicle with us, and providing you fit the scheme criteria, we guarantee to beat your renewal price for your modern daily driver, whether that is from your current provider or a competitor. This means you can enjoy the benefit of having your classic and your modern daily driver under one roof.

Our insurer panel understand your passion for motoring and the care and dedication you put into your classic car and keeping it safe and as such have made this pledge to our classic car insurance customers.
With many of us spending more time in our everyday cars, ensure they have the right cover in place too. Speak to the team today on 01480 400 903 and challenge us to beat your renewal price.

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Home Insurance Cover

Home truly is where the heart is and as we have been spending more time than ever at home this year, it’s as important as ever to make sure it is properly protected!

At Lancaster, the insurance policies we can arrange for Buildings and Contents mean you can be safe in the knowledge that your home and belongings are covered.

All risks are considered and policy benefits may include; buildings cover up to £1m, contents cover up to £100,000, alternative accommodation cover as well as accidental damage cover, bicycle cover and cover for your
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To find out more information and see how we can help you, call the team today on 01480 400903 or visit www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk
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Quote discount code CLUB15 for an additional £15 discount on any new policy with Lancaster

If you do try us for a quote, please use the bespoke telephone number 01480 400903 and let us know that the introduction has come from the club.

We make a payment to the club for each and every policy sold as a result of their introduction which helps keep the club going. I'll stick my head round the door every now and again and pick up any queries that crop up. If you'd like for me to arrange a callback for a quote then i'm happy to sort it - I can be contacted by email dave.youngs@lancasterinsurance.co.uk"

New Group Expert - Toby Bruce

29/7/2021

We are delighted to announce that Toby Bruce has agreed to join our Group Experts team. As many of you will know, Toby has more knowledge and experience than most in an area many of us are not so clued-up about - pre-war British motors.

Please welcome and congratulate Toby and utilise his knowledge when you need it - he'll be happy to help wherever he can.

Toby joins our existing team of Group Experts who are:

Daniel Hopkins of Practical Classics magazine (media & events specialist)
Dave Youngs of Lancaster Insurance Services (insurance & events specialist)
Anthony Osborne (BMC/BL specialist)
Daniel Bysouth a.k.a. BL Dan (body shop specialist)
Simon Fixter (all-round knowledge of British classics)
Brian Allison (all-round knowledge of British classics)

If you're unsure what a Group Expert is, here's an explanation from those nice people at Facebook:

Facebook groups are home to subject matter experts covering a breadth of topics. These knowledgeable members often join conversations to answer questions, provide insights, and offer support.

We’ve heard from Admins how important these members are---their contributions to groups help strengthen trust among the community---and we’re continually looking for ways to make these people stand out.

Group experts will receive a badge, making it easier for others to spot informative or insightful posts and comments, and admins can collaborate with these members to host Q&As, respond to members’ questions, and share perspectives.

We believe that group experts will support admins in fostering quality conversations and make it easier to discover valuable content, ultimately making for a more meaningful experience for members. We’re still in the early stages of testing, and we look forward to learning more about how we can help group experts take on a more significant role in groups.

Fun facts about your favourite car group (that's us)

27/7/2021

by Admin

Our group is a little over 7 years old now and has gained a loyal following of over 28,000 members worldwide

The Admin team consists of 6 - three based in the UK, one in the USA, one in New Zealand and 1 in the Netherlands.
Of the 4 original founding members only one remains and that's our chairman John Simpson, now-retired writer and mechanic for Practical Classics magazine.
Unusually for a Facebook group we also have our very own dot.com website, designed, built and maintained by Head of Admin Paul Sweeney. It is filled with photos of past shows and tours, blogs, latest news and our online shop, check it out at www.britishmotorvehicles.com
This group has a number of '1sts' to it's name;
- we were the first non subscription Facebook group to hold a show on the public area outside Coventry museum
- also the first Facebook group to book a full rally at Gaydon museum. We were due to share the display area with the Rolls Royce owners club who had booked the same day, however they were horrified at the idea of sharing with a free to all Facebook group and promptly cancelled their show
We are proud to say that in the last 5 years we have attended and displayed a stand at the NEC no less than 6 times - 3 times at the Restoration Show and 3 times at the main Classic Motor Show held in November
The group has been shortlisted 3 times in the National Car Club Awards and in 2019 we won a Judges' Trophy for the desirability of the vehicles on our stand
The group tours on average 6 times a year, driving on some of the best scenic roads the UK has to offer. Our tours are infamous for attracting bad weather; we have braved windswept campsites during record-breaking downpours which collapsed our group shelter, gale force winds and flooded pitches, but we always have a fantastic time
The group is widely recognised as a 'safe haven' for car enthusiasts of all models. Group rules are strictly enforced and trolling and disrespect happen only rarely, so much so that admin Mike Peake was invited to give a talk on the Live Stage at the NEC on how best to run and maintain a happy and safe social media group
The group has members right around the globe, interestingly outside of the UK the 4 countries with the most members are the USA, Australia, India and Malta
The group name ' EBMVBB1985 Car Club ' is etched onto a plaque on the bomb bay doors of the Vulcan bomber at Doncaster airport
The group shop once offered baseball caps for sale branded with the group logo. We sold a grand total of seven!
We are lucky to have 3 sponsors; Lancaster Insurance Services, Richard Edmonds Auctions and Alvaston Press - big thanks to all 3

Here's to 2021 and making new memories with the great members of Enthusiasts of British motor vehicles built before 1985.

Enthusiasts Teddy Bears

26/7/2021

A bear is not just for Christmas - Barney, our gorgeous and slightly grumpy Enthusiasts Teddy Bear is dressed in a white t shirt with the group logo printed in full colour.

Barney sits 20cm tall and is silky-soft - just made for cuddling! He can sit as comfortably at home as in the office or car, and is priced at a very reasonable £6.25 + shipping.

Important

Because Barney is hand-made, his appearance and colour can vary slightly.
This long pile (haired) soft toy is recommended for children of 12 months and over with parental discretion advised, is CE marked and conforms to the European Regulations EN71.
We accept PayPal and most major debit/credit cards
Shipping rates will be displayed after you enter your delivery address and before you commit to buy.

FBHVC to assist DVLA with Historic Vehicle Licence backlog

22/7/2021

FBHVC Press Release.

FBHVC announces key stakeholder position within DVLA to assist with historic vehicle backlog

The Commons Select Committee for Transport met this week to question the DVLA on what their strategy is for overcoming the current backlog of over 1.4 million license applications. Also, to answer MPs questions around industrial disputes and staff shortages brought about by the pandemic.

Firstly, the Federation would like to lend its support to the hardworking staff at the DVLA who have been dealing with a hugely increased workload in the wake of personnel shortages brought about by the pandemic. We think every workplace can relate to the struggles of the past 18-months.

The Federation, through our constant dialogue with the DVLA and our close working relationship built up over many years, has managed to put systems in place whereby our member clubs, their representatives and experts on the ground are able to assist the DVLA through the outsourcing of certain elements of registration processes to the historic vehicle community. These have included in the past the V765 scheme but also more recently, the validation of imports and VHI applications. We believe these established processes are key to helping the DVLA deal with the backlog for historic vehicles and effectively outsources much of the investigative process and verification the historic vehicle community.

We understand that although there have been increased turnaround times, the DVLA for our sector at least, are beginning to get back on top of applications and have been in dialogue with them now to understand how best we can lend our assistance. Our focus is always to ensure that historic vehicles that should be on the road are on the road and being enjoyed by their owners and the public as quickly as possible.

As a result of those recent discussions on how we can assist the DVLA, the FBHVC has now been officially appointed as key stakeholder in the DVLA. The DVLA have put in place and a newly designated relationship manager to work through the various pain points for the historic vehicle community in partnership with the FBHVC.

A spokesperson for the DVLA said:

We are pleased that the FBHVC has a positive and constructive relationship with the DVLA’s Vehicle Policy team, and I am keen that this continues and is strengthened. We also now have a dedicated Corporate Services team who work closely with our key stakeholders.

Speaking specifically on the subject of applications for historic vehicles, the DVLA commented:

When applications for historic vehicles cannot be processed using the usual methods, we consider each case individually on its own merits. If required, we also provide guidance to applicants on how best to proceed with their application if further evidence is required. Applications that may not have all the expected historic documentary evidence are considered taking into account all the available evidence so as to build a picture of the vehicle’s history. Where appropriate, these vehicles are able to retain their history.

Enthusiasts Duo Car Shades

20/7/2021

Phew it's a scorcher so check out our Enthusiasts Duo Car Window Shades, priced at £10.99 + shipping per pair.

Perfect for keeping the interior cool on hot Summer days or just to fly the flag when you're out and about - and what better way to show your support for the Group at classic car events?

Offer is for a pair (2 shades). Please check sizes and details before ordering.

Announcing Group Experts

15/7/2021

We are pleased to announce our very first Group Experts have been appointed. They are:

Daniel Hopkins of Practical Classics magazine (media and events expertise)
Dave Youngs of Lancaster Insurance Services (insurance and events expertise)
Anthony Osborne (BMC/BL specialist knowledge)
Daniel Bysouth (hands-on body shop expertise)
Simon Fixter (strong all-round knowledge of British classics)
Brian Allison (strong all-round knowledge of British classics)

Congratulations to each of our new Experts - and our thanks for accepting this role that we hope will help foster even more well-informed, constructive and helpful conversations in our group.

What is a group expert and how do I spot one in the group?

(Information shared by Facebook)

Facebook groups are home to subject matter experts covering a breadth of topics. These knowledgeable members often join conversations to answer questions, provide insights, and offer support.

We’ve heard from Admins how important these members are---their contributions to groups help strengthen trust among the community---and we’re continually looking for ways to make these people stand out.

Group experts will receive a badge, making it easier for others to spot informative or insightful posts and comments, and admins can collaborate with these members to host Q&As, respond to members’ questions, and share perspectives.

We believe that group experts will support admins in fostering quality conversations and make it easier to discover valuable content, ultimately making for a more meaningful experience for members. We’re still in the early stages of testing, and we look forward to learning more about how we can help group experts take on a more significant role in groups.

Classic Motor Show this November

14/7/2021

Official Press Release.

Looking forward to Classic Motor Show this November

The Government's announcement this week, that England will move to the final stage of easing Covid restrictions on 19 July, has got us even more excited about the show we will be able to bring you in November.

While we understand some people are cautious about what this actually means, we want to reassure you that we will continue to take measures to keep all our visitors, clubs and traders as safe as possible while they enjoy their time at the show. Details of what measures we will be taking will be announced in due course.

Don't forget you can save £2 on the published ticket prices, to get your tickets at the 2019 rates, by quoting EMAILSAVE when you buy your tickets online.

Book your tickets

Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership

14/7/2021

Sponsored by Lancaster Insurance Services Ltd.

Since its launch in 2015, the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition has grown into one of the most exciting competitions in the classic car calendar.

We are now inviting entries for this year's competition so if you want to be in with a chance to be crowned 'best in show' submit your entry for consideration.

All finalists receive two tickets for the duration of the show, free parking throughout and a commemorative certificate.

The top three winning cars receive trophies as well as the obvious bragging rights! The victor in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership will also be awarded a year’s free car insurance from the sponsors, up to the value of £250 (T&C apply), and the chance to display their car at the next event held by the organisers.

Submit your entry

New on You Tube - 2017 Resto Show

12/7/2021

Newly published on our official You Tube channel is "Enthusiasts at the 2017 Resto Show" - a slideshow containing the best images taken from the weekend of our 2017 appearance at this prestigious classic car show at the NEC which is sponsored by Practical Classics.

If you like it, please give it a Like and subscribe to the channel to help us build a new audience there.

Heavy Engineering Coastal Tour - August

11/7/2021

by Gar Cole

Weekend of August 20-23, 2021

A fabulous mix of scenic coastal driving and heavy engineering as the group heads to mid Wales.

Base camp and start of the drive will be Brynowen holiday park near Aberystwyth. From here we take the scenic coastal route on the A465 to the Internal Fire museum of power, just outside of Cardigan at Tany Y Groes featuring huge diesel and steam engines from the industrial and maritime past. From the museum we will head inland passing through remote villages and towns such as Newcastle Emlyn as we meander north back towards our second stop of the day at Rheidol hydro electric power station. Set in stunning scenery the group will be allowed to park up and explore the reservoir and dam itself before going inside on a pre-arranged tour of the inner workings of the power station including the huge water turbines; hot and cold refreshments are available at the visitor centre.

Sunday's part 2 will involve a gentle 7 mile drive to the Vale of Rheidol steam railway, a fantastic 12 mile narrow gauge railway winding it's way up and around impressive terrain before arriving at Devils Bridge Water Falls. For those that don't wish to use the steam railway an alternative driving route will be provided and you can meet the train and those riding it at Devils Bridge for some excellent photo opportunities.

The tour is free for members to enter - food & accommodation at your own cost.

WIN a Meguiar's Ultimate Polishing Kit

10/7/2021

Sponsored promotion from Lancaster Insurance Services.

WIN a Meguiar's Ultimate MT320 Polishing Kit, RRP £355!

Is your pride and joy in need of some tender loving care and a good polish? Well you’ve come to the right place… we are thrilled to be offering one lucky person the chance to win an ULTIMATE Meguiar’s car polishing kit. Meguiar’s car care products have been long admired, since 1901 and can make most cars look shiny and new.

This ultimate polishing kit contains the following:

MT320 DA polisher
Canvas bag
5” backing plate
5" Foam disc cutting
5" Polishing disc
5" Finishing disc
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Ultimate polish
Ultimate wax
3 x Microfibres.

All you need to do to enter is click the button below and complete the form. Closing date 31 July 2021 - UK Residents only.

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Petroliana sale, Saturday 17th July

7/7/2021

Message sponsored by Richard Edmonds Auctions Ltd.

We hope this email finds you well. With our next Petroliana sale being a few months off we thought it might interest some of you to learn that Chippenham Auction Rooms (our sister company) has a sale including Petroliana on Saturday 17th July.

This is a two day sale with an extensive private collection of science fiction and TV related toys, two private collections of vinyl records, pop memorabilia, stamps, coins, postcards etc. being sold on Thursday 15th July and then 400+ lots of enamel signs, shop display pieces, petroliana and motoring ephemera and other early advertising being sold on Saturday 17th July.

When we set these dates we imagined we'd be post 'hug day', however, that has been postponed so once again we find ourselves setting out the Covid-secure plans. As desperate as we all are to return to bidding 'in-the-room', we're mindful of the risks still there and have sought advice.

We are able to confirm that we can offer in-the-room bidding but this is limited. To invite a select number of customers would of course be an impossible quest for us. We will not make our sales exclusive and so here is our offering: there are to be no reserved seats, it will not be a first come first served on the day either.

What we suggest is a fair turn-around and so we can have a set number of people in the room. This will work fairly if customers come in for the lots they are interested in and exit temporarily afterwards. The saleroom shutter will be open and we will take bids from outside in the carpark with a porter mediating when necessary.

To be fair to all, no-one will be able to reside in the saleroom for the duration of the sale regardless of the number of lots that hold interest unless the number attending is below the number we can accommodate. The situation is far from ideal but we ask you to be patient with us and fellow bidders, this is a trial for us all and will only work if we're all mindful of one-another.

We desperately want this to work and will do our utmost to smooth the process for you and we are of course pleased we can return to seeing our bidders and offering the opportunity to view the lots in person. To manage numbers we ask please that you email or call the office to notify us of your intent to attend. Please supply your name and contact number. If numbers are looking to get out of hand we'll need to limit numbers but we're not anticipating that at this stage.

If you are able to view before the day then we advise that you do, as with the limited numbers able to view at one time, viewing may be difficult especially for Saturday's viewers.

Viewing: Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday 8.30am-5pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday from 8.30am, Sales starting at 9.30am.
In addition to in the room bidding, bids can be left with us, live bidding over the telephone available as well as through the-saleroom.com

Refreshments will be available.

From the team at Richard Edmonds Auctions Ltd (REAL)

New - Forest of Dean Winter Tour

3/7/2021

Written by Gar Cole.

You are invited to join me on 26 February 2022 - the weekend of my 45th birthday - to break up the long winter break.

I propose a starting route at the hotel in Ross on Wye, crossing the beautiful Wye valley and into the heart of the Forest.

Following the gold forest route from Cinderford to Coleford, the forest is amazing at the time of year as it starts to emerge from Winter into Spring. The route will take in its first stop and visit to the Dean Heritage Centre, following on will be a steady 20 mile drive through the forests B roads, leading to our second stop at Clearwell caves - modernised with full lighting, level walk paths and a great visitor centre and cafe / facilities ideal for a lunch break, it will not matter on the weather.

From here a drive further down the Wye valley to our 3rd and final stop at Tintern Abbey, it is fully open this time of year for brave explorers and a great chance for photos with the cars, from here a journey back to the hotel and pre booked evening dinner.

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