Hoot Top Tens Days out for car enthusiastsHere at Hoot, we know that planning days out can be something of a hit-and-miss affair - particularly if you're into cars and motorsport like the majority of us. In fact, it isn't that dissimilar to hunting around the internet for a good online car insurance deal. Just like the motor insurance firms, there's masses of possible destinations out there - but no ready way of knowing which are the good and which are the bad. However, just like we saved you all that hassle where online car insurance was concerned, the team at Hoot has managed to come up with a solution to all your day-tripping needs. Drawing on past experience, we sat down and compiled a top ten list of our favourite motoring days out. There's something to suit every car enthusiast out there, and each of our recommendations is a sure-fire winner. 10. The Transport Museum, Wythall
If you've got a taste for vintage commercial vehicles, then the Transport Museum, Wythall should be a treat. Run by the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Trust, the museum's two halls play host to over 90 painstakingly restored vintage buses, as well as one of the world's finest collections of battery electric vehicles. The only destination in our top ten to feature a miniature steam railway!
Visit the trust's website, http://www.bammot.org.uk, for more information. 9. Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
If you're the lone car nut in your family or group of friends, take them to Bentley. It's an eclectic mix of attractions, boasting a stately home, formal gardens, woodland walks and a wildfowl reserve besides its famous collection of vintage cars.
Go to http://www.bentley.org.uk to find out more about the collection (or the wildfowl). 8. The National Motor Museum
Located in the tiny village of Beaulieu, Hampshire, the National Motor Museum houses over 250 vehicles, every one of which made a significant contribution to motoring history. Highlights of the collection include examples of the very earliest automobiles and the 1927 Sunbeam 1000hp, a land speed record winner in that year and the first car to reach speeds over 200mph.
See http://www.beaulieu.co.uk for more details. 7. The Heritage Motor Centre
As its name implies, this collection is a celebration of British motoring heritage, predominantly featuring cars built and designed over the past 60 or so years. Established in the 1970's by British Leyland, the Heritage Motor Centre now features a cornucopia of makes and models including Land Rover, Mini, MG and Aston Martin.
More information on the centre and its exhibits is available at http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk. 6. Coventry Transport Museum
A staggering 340 cars, buses, commercial vehicles and motorcycles on display make this the largest collection of British road transport in the world. Built in the heartland of the UK motor industry, Coventry Transport Museum features such notable exhibits as British-built jet cars Thrust2 and ThrustSSC.
Visit their website at http://www.transport-museum.com.
5. Donnington Grand Prix Collection
Built alongside the Donnington Park racing circuit in Leicestershire, this represents the world's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars - over 120 in all. Featuring cars driven by such motorsport heavyweights as Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna and Stirling Moss, the Grand Prix Collection is an essential trip for anyone with an interest in F1.
Check out http://www.doningtoncollection.com for more information. 4. Brooklands Museum
Standing on the site of the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, Brooklands has a fair claim to being the birthplace of British motorsport. Along with carefully preserved sections of the original banked racing track, the museum features another land speed record holder - 1947's Napier Railton Special, which was the first ground vehicle to top 400mph.
For news of exhibits and upcoming events at Brooklands, visit http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com. 3. 'Cars of the Stars' Motor Museum
For us at Hoot, this is the ultimate motoring museum. With close to 50 cars from all the best movies and TV shows - including three Batmobiles, five James Bond Aston Martins, KITT and an A Team Van - Cars of the Stars shows each one off on its own purpose-built film set. Even better, almost every one of the cars which feature is a genuine production model.
Visit http://www.carsofthestars.com for details of all the famous cars and their origins. 2. Goodwood Festival of Speed
Since its inception in 1993, this annual hillclimbing event in the grounds of Goodwood House is virtually a living museum exhibit. Cars on display range from the ultra-modern F1 type to models from the very first days of motorsport, and famous drivers from many different eras take part. What's more, Goodwood is often attended by members of today's racing fraternity.
Further details are available at http://www.goodwood.co.uk. 1. Brands Hatch Racing Circuit
It was the venue for 14 Grands Prix between the years 1964 and '86, and today hosts races in the British- and World Touring Car Championships, British Formula 3 and the Superbike World Championship. Brands Hatch is the jewel in the crown of British motor racing, and attending any of the regular events held there - there's one almost every weekend during the motorsport season - is a particularly special treat for car enthusiasts.
Log onto http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk for news of upcoming races at Brands Hatch. Try online car insurance from Hoot
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