Spring is Here – The Perfect Time to Enjoy Your Mini!
With longer days and (hopefully) drier roads, Easter is the perfect time to bring your Mini out of hibernation and take it for a drive. Whether you're heading to a car show, joining a local club run, or just enjoying a scenic drive, there’s no better season to appreciate everything a classic Mini has to offer.
Before setting off, make sure your Mini is road-trip ready! A quick check of your brakes, tyres, fluids, and battery can help ensure a smooth and trouble-free drive. If you need any parts, upgrades, or advice, Mini Sport has you covered with everything you need to keep your Mini running at its best.
Check out ourMini Road Trip Prep!blog for essential tips to get your Mini ready for the road!
Looking for something to do this Easter? Whether you're a classic car enthusiast, a Mini lover, or simply searching for a great day out, there are plenty of events across the UK to enjoy. From classic car gatherings to high-speed motorsport action and family-friendly museum activities, there's something for everyone over the Easter weekend.
Here’s a curated list of must-attend events this Easter for those passionate about classic cars, sports cars, and, of course, the iconic Mini.
The Museum offers a variety of interactive activities, including:
Crack the Code – Family Trail: A puzzle-filled journey around the Museum challenging visitors to decipher codes, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Hatch Your Own Car: A creative workshop where participants design and craft their own car models using simple materials, fostering creativity and hands-on engagement.
Egg-straordinary Tour: Join resident experts Maggie Dwyer the Car Buyer or Barry Wheeler the Car Dealer on a tour to explore the Museum's collection, learning the art of buying and selling classic cars.
Easter Egg Hunt: From 18 to 21 April, partake in a traditional Easter Egg hunt with a motoring twist, searching for hidden eggs among the exhibits.
All activities are included in the standard Museum admission, making it a value-packed day out for the whole family.
Date: Saturday 19 April 2025 Location: Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
Overview:
This event invites owners of pre-1995 classic vehicles, as well as modern sports and supercars, to display their automobiles against the historic backdrop of Brooklands Museum.
Visitors can enjoy live music, food stalls, and a BBQ, with full access to the museum's exhibits, including planes, buses, cars, and simulators.
Date: Friday 18 – Sunday 20 April 2025 Location: Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire/Bedfordshire border
Overview:
For those seeking high-octane excitement, the Festival of Power offers a thrilling weekend of drag racing. Witness 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, and the Jet Car Shootout. Beyond the track, enjoy Monster Truck displays, stunt shows, and family-friendly entertainment, including meet-and-greets with popular characters. Kids under five enter free, and multi-day ticket holders receive complimentary weekend camping.
Date: Friday 18 – Monday 21 April 2025 (Classic Car Show on Sunday 20 April) Location: Ryhope Engines Museum, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Overview:
This event combines the museum's traditional Easter steaming weekend with a classic car show on Easter Sunday. Visitors can explore stationary steam engines and admire a variety of classic cars, making it a unique experience for engineering and automotive enthusiasts alike.
Date: Sunday 20 & Monday 21 April 2025 Location: Weston Park, Shifnal, Shropshire
Overview:
This two-day event, a staple for over 25 years, showcases more than 1,000 classic cars and motorcycles, including numerous club displays. Attendees can explore a vast autojumble with up to 100 stands, enjoy live music, and indulge in quality food and drinks. The venue's expansive 1,000-acre grounds, featuring woodland walks, a miniature railway, and an adventure playground, make it perfect for a family day out.
These events provide fantastic opportunities to immerse yourself in classic cars, super cars and all round, good fun motors, share your Mini passion, and enjoy memorable days out. Whether you’re looking for thrilling motorsport action, a laid-back classic car show, or a family-friendly day at the museum, these Easter events have something for everyone.
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Sunday 8th June
Join the Mini Cooper Register for National Mini Day, as one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Mini calendar returns to Beaulieu.
Mini Sport will be sponsoring the event again this year. It is a great day out, so mark your calendar!
International Mini Meet 2025 (IMM2025)—the ultimate celebration of everything Mini!
Taking place from 21st–25th August 2025 at the stunning Laughton Show-ground, Lewes, East Sussex, this is an unmissable event for Mini enthusiasts from around the world.
Mini Fest at Stanford Hall is back for 2025! Join the British Mini Club for the final BMC event of the year, featuring the biggest gathering of classic Minis and modern MINIs.
It’s Drive Your Mini Day to the stunning grounds of Stanford Hall – and with Mini Sport proudly sponsoring the event, it’s set to be another unforgettable day out.
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