'Star Cars' at the Heritage Motor Centre
Visitors to the Heritage Motor Centre will be able to admire the legendary Batmobile and Batmans & Robins Batcycle as part of the exciting new exhibition “Star Cars” until 5 September.
In addition, family friendly special Batman tours of the exhibit will take place every Thursday by the Centre’s very own Batman, local actor Nick Lancaster! Nick, who lives in Stratford-upon-Avon, has performed in theatre, film and radio, on stage in the Midlands to filming in Cannes, France. Nick will be running Batman tours every Thursday, on the hour from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
The exciting new exhibition will take visitors around other famous vehicles such as the new Judge Dredd vehicle, Del-boys Reliant Robin, Shaun the Sheep's Land Rover, James Bonds Aston Martin Vanquish from ‘Die Another Day’, Lara Crofts Land Rover Defender from ‘Tomb Raider’, James Bonds Aston Martin DBS from ‘Quantum of Solace’, the PGO Cevennes bought by Rosie Webster in ‘Coronation Street’ and Dr Who's 'Bessie' a Siva Ford tourer built for the 3rd Doctor Who. Others Star Cars include Lady Penelope's FAB1, Truly Scrumptious Humber 8hp from ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, the Mini Cooper from the 2003 ‘Italian Job’, a 1908 Austin Grand prix car from ‘The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes’, Noddy's Car and Yabba-Dabba-Doo, the Flintstones family car and Fred's sports car.
Running alongside the exhibition will be a number of children's activities themed around Star Car. Daily activities include a Star Car quiz and Star Car colouring competition which all the family can enjoy. Every Thursday a ‘Star Car Activity Day’ will take place in the Education Room featuring a number of special Star Car themed craft activities. Offered free of charge, children can make their own Hollywood star door plaque, decorate their own Land Rover or make their own Timmy and Shaun the Sheep - just some of the crafts on offer!
In addition to the museum, home to the world's largest historic collection of British cars, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities including Go Karts, Miniature Roadway and the 4x4 Experience. Sessions run daily, weather permitting, from 11am – 4:00pm and are open to non-museum visitors.
Stephen Laing, Museum Curator for the Heritage Motor Centre stated “We’re delighted that Nick Lancaster is to become our very own Batman and lead our special Batman tours. Star Cars is a fantastic and unique collection of famous cars from TV and film that our visitors can walk around and admire. With so much going on, the Heritage Motor Centre is the place to visit this summer”.
Visitors can take advantage of the museums ‘Gift Aid' scheme by choosing to Gift Aid their entry on arrival and receive a 12 months entry ticket at no extra cost. Visitors can then return for a whole year - for free! (terms & conditions apply). Museum entry is: Adult £9, Concession £8, Child (5-16), £7 Family, £28 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Prices per ride for the Go-Karts are £6.00 for adults, £4.00 for children and concessions. Rides for the Miniature Roadway cost £3.00.
Star Cars is just one of many exciting and unique motoring events held at The Heritage Motor Centre in 2010. To find out more information please visit the website at: heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
