Free weekend at the National Motorcycle Museum ‘LIVE’ 
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October

Calling all riders, families and motorcycle fans of every age to get ready for an action-packed weekend at the National Motorcycle Museum (near Birmingham) where entry is completely free giving you full access to their unrivalled collection of bikes, live talks, fire-ups and star guests (remember your ear plugs as it will get noisy on those fire -ups)

What’s happening

• Two big stage shows each day, hosted by TT-winner Steve Plater, featuring master-builder Guy Willison (“Skid”) and bike-crafter Allen Millyard.
• Road-racing legends John McGuinness and Dean Harrison join the guest line-up, sharing stories and meeting fans.
• A special live interview with Jenny Tinmouth , currently female lap-record holder at the Isle of Man TT.
• Drag-bike and race-machine fire-ups, brought to you by Steve Parrish where you can feel the roar as well as see & smell the machines up close.
• Meet & greet sessions, Autograph opportunities with the guests and stars of the weekend.
• Free motorcycle parking. Car parking charges will apply, so arriving on two wheels is a great choice.

Practical info

• Dates: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October 2025
• Location: National Motorcycle Museum, M42 J6, Solihull (B92 0EJ)
• Entry: Free admission to the museum for the entire weekend
• Parking: Motorbikes park free; cars charged as per the museum’s event parking rates
• Audience: All ages welcome , so whether you restore classics, ride road or track or simply just ‘love motorcycles & the history”, this events for you.

Time table available HERE

Why you should go

This is one of those rare weekends where you can walk amongst historic machines, chat with those who live and breathe bike culture and feel the atmosphere of live stage shows and mechanical fire-ups without paying an admission fee so bring the family, bring a mate & bring your bike as this event ticks every box

Written by MJ

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