British Motor Museum to Host Petrol and Pride Event

The British Motor Museum is to host ‘Petrol & Pride’, which returns for its second year on Sunday, 26 July. Building an empowering new fixture for members, friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, the event aims to allow everyone to show off their pride in their wheels and themselves. The event is inclusive not only of all people, but of all vehicles.

Visitors can immerse themselves in a day of music, food and fun in the beating heart of Britain’s motoring heritage. Expect prizes for the Butchest, Gayest, and Best Glow Up, with the winners picked by a panel of judges, and an incredible pride flag display made from different coloured cars.

This event is run as a partnership between Petrol and Pride and the British Motor Museum. All proceeds will support the Museum’s work and an LGBTQ+ charity to be announced. Tickets include entry to the British Motor Museum, home to over 400 iconic British vehicles.

Wayne Bruce, one of the Petrol & Pride organisers and a trustee at the British Motor Museum, said: “After a successful trial last year, thanks to the support and enthusiasm of the team at the British Motor Museum in appropriately named Gay-don … Petrol & Pride, the UK’s most colourful motoring event, is back this year bigger and even brighter than before. It is an automotive inclusive event, so whatever your wheels – from Beetles to Bentleys – you’ll be welcome. That includes any car, motorcycle, truck, ice cream van of any age, value, and condition – we love you all. And, yes, even electric powered and diesel-fuelled ones, too.”

Anyone wishing to exhibit their vehicle as part of the show displays can book their place online for just £13. This includes an entry pass to display the vehicle and gives admission for the driver to the show, Museum and Collections Centre. Additional passenger tickets are available to purchase at a discounted rate if you’d like to bring friends or family along. Advance Show tickets cost £18 per adult, £1 per child, & £16 per concession. Choose to donate your ticket and upgrade to an Annual Pass at no extra cost!