Archives 2021

Saturday June 5th, 9am. That’s when the doors open for the June Scramble event at Bicester Heritage – and it’s also when we throw open the doors (digitally, at least) to Scramblers, our exciting new membership club.

Forged over the last three years, both industry leading businesses have reaffirmed their commitment as partners for the ever-popular Scramble open day events at Bicester Heritage.

Bicester Heritage has been highly commended by the Royal Town Planning Institute at their Awards for Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture.

Following news of the new ‘Roadmap to Recovery’, Chris Evans’ has announced a new date for Retro CarFest and confirmed the release of more tickets for sale on 1st April. Retro CarFest is now all set to go ahead at Bicester Heritage from 13th – 15th August.

Bicester Heritage has been awarded a £25,000 grant for essential construction work to Building 109, known as ‘The Watch Office’. This rare and important building is located at the heart of the former RAF Bicester aerodrome and stands as an active monument to the location’s rich aviation history. A Grade II Listed building, it is […]

The Royal Town Planning Institute has today announced Bicester Heritage as a finalist in their 2021 Awards for Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture for the successful delivery of The Command Works, the newest buildings at our Centre of Excellence for Historic Motoring Enterprise. Successfully delivered in 2020, The Command Works consists of eight new buildings, […]

ALONG WITH THE DEDICATED OFFICE AND EXPERIENCED TEAM THE COMPANY ALSO ANNOUNCED THE BESPOKE RHODIUM INSURANCE POLICY FOR CLASSIC CAR COLLECTORS

QUALITY ENTRY OF ‘RALLY OF CHAMPIONS’ ENSURED A CLOSE BATTLE AT THE FRONT

The maker of the World’s Best Contemporary Gin, Sky Wave Gin, will base its award-winning, globally recognised brand at a new headquarters at Bicester Heritage.

MORGAN EXPERIENCE BICESTER WILL OFFER TRACK AND PERFORMANCE DRIVING EXPERIENCES.

A Clean Sweep in the category for Bicester Heritage based personalities with Station Chaplain Adam Gompertz and Apprenticeship Developer Janice Pitchforth.

Soon to be home to some exciting new-to-Bicester automotive giants and generating over 150 new jobs for the surrounding area, The Command Works has been nominated for its first award.

Creator of the Bugatti Baby II and Aston Martin DB5 Junior will create a flagship headquarters within The Command Works.

The Bicester Heritage Station Chaplain won the Octane Award for his virtual series of events created to support the motoring community.

Bicester Heritage has been actively monitoring Government policy regarding the control of COVID-19 and growth rate projections for the forthcoming weeks. Given the circumstances, we believe that it is prudent to cancel the final Scramble open day event of 2020, due to be held on Sunday 4th October.

We are delighted to announce that we will be collaborating with Brand Events this Autumn for the new-to-Bicester Classic Car Drive In Weekend. The inaugural event will offer enthusiasts, owners, film lovers and families alike the opportunity to get together and to share their passion for all things automotive.

Bicester Motion, the parent company of Bicester Heritage is granted outline consent for the next phase of their exciting development. 

In just 18 months since receiving unanimous planning approval, we have successfully delivered The Command Works, the new extension to the now-restored former RAF Technical Site at Bicester Heritage.

Through social media channels Facebook and Instagram, the Bicester Heritage team posted twelve video interviews with a selection of specialist businesses, each giving a five to fifteen-minute insight into their latest projects, stock, stories and action.

Taking styling cues from the original state-of-the-art RAF buildings built in 1926, Bicester Heritage is proud to unveil Building 141 within ‘The Command Works’, the new extension to the former RAF ‘Technical Site’.

Bicester Heritage is proud to unveil ‘The Command Works’, the extension to the historic former RAF Technical Site comprising 8 brand new buildings totalling 70,000 ft2 of business accommodation.

Bicester Heritage has taken the decision to postpone its next Scramble, due to be held on the 21st June, it is now scheduled for the later date of the 4th October 2020. The decision to postpone this event has been made in line with Government advice and the ongoing national effort to contain the outbreak of COVID 19.

Bicester Heritage has been actively monitoring governmental and WHO advice regarding the development of Coronavirus COVID-19 over the past weeks. As a result Bicester Heritage has the made decision to postpone the next Scramble, due to be held on the 26th April, to a new date on the 21st June 2020.

Autojumble with Classic Trade & Art Areas added to April Scramble on 26th April

Over 6,500 visitors brave the cold at Bicester Heritage for the start of the season.

An exciting partnership has been announced that will relocate Motorsport UK to a new headquarters within the New Technical Site at Bicester Heritage.

With tickets sold out in advance again, the last Scramble open day event of 2019 was as popular as ever.

Contracts have been signed to commence construction on the next key phase of development at Bicester Heritage – a major extension of the Bicester Heritage Technical Site as part of the Bicester Motion Technical Cluster.

Over 6000 avid car enthusiasts attended the inaugural Super Scramble at Bicester Heritage.

Bicester Heritage is delighted to announce Bonhams MPH as the latest specialist to open at our unique destination and focal point for the historic car industry based at our beautifully restored former WW2 RAF Bomber Station.

Bicester Motion CEO, Dan Geoghegan, has been announced as the 2019 Cherwell Business Awards Business Person of the Year and Overall Cherwell Winner.

Celebrating ‘Drive It Day’, a national day of automotive indulgence dedicated to the UK classic car scene, the events and the people that make it so special, the latest Sunday Scramble from Bicester Heritage was a sensational sell-out event. Bicester Heritage is proud to welcome passionate vehicle owners and enthusiastic visitors to their unique site, […]

Bicester Heritage has today unveiled ‘Bicester Motion’, its masterplan for the creation of the UK’s first automotive resort.

A record-breaking attendance to start the 2019 events season at Bicester Heritage.

Now at capacity with 40 specialists, the next stage in the overall vision of Bicester Heritage as a unique home for automotive past, present and future has been announced to create 70,000 ft2 of brand new buildings to create the ‘New Technical Site’. The exceptional demand for showroom, workshop, office and apprenticeship facilities at the […]

Back for its second year, Land Rover Legends will return to Bicester Heritage on the 25-26th May 2019

The next stage in the vision for Bicester Heritage to become the world’s leading automotive destination will be the addition of a 344-room hotel to the successful Centre of Excellence.

With a record number of visitors and beautiful autumnal sunshine, the last Scramble of 2018 was one to remember.

Plans have been submitted for a 344-room hotel on the former RAF Bicester site, which, five years ago, was transformed from a state of disrepair to a thriving centre for over 35 classic and vintage car specialists.

Bicester Heritage is celebrating the overwhelming success of the first ever Classic & Sports Car Show in association with Flywheel, which saw over 13,000 enthusiasts pass through the gates. Bicester Heritage is the UK’s only hub for historic motoring excellence, and its partnership with Haymarket brought about the union of two of the most revered […]

Land Rover Legends brought the best of the best from our favourite 4×4 marque to Bicester Heritage.

Our favourite event of the year took place in beautiful sunshine, with a bumper crowd of enthusiastic visitors.

Positively aglow with a rich aviation history, Bremont is an award-winning British company which produces beautifully engineered chronometers at their Henley On Thames HQ.

One of the most widely promoted and eagerly anticipated classic car auctions ever staged on these shores, there was never any doubt that the Brightwells/Jaguar Land Rover Affordable Classics Sale was going to be quite an event. A unique combination of 100 ‘everyman’ classic cars, 150 rare and fascinating pedal cars, 15 remote control model […]

Hosted by Bicester Heritage’s official auction partner Brightwells, the ‘Affordable Classics’ event sees a vast array of rare and low-mileage models go up for grabs from Britain’s most revered classic marques – including Austin, Ford, Morris, Rover and Triumph. 

The recently announced Land Rover Legends show, to take place at Bicester Heritage on 26 and 27 May 2018, officially opens for business today as tickets go on sale with attractive early bird offers available at www.landroverlegends.com. (Early bird launch discounts strictly limited. Offer ends 28 February 2018).

We have the great pleasure of announcing a new three year partnership between specialist classic car insurer Hagerty UK and Bicester Heritage.

Early bird tickets for The Classic and Sports Car Show in association with Flywheel have landed, giving 15% off the already discounted advance tickets.

We are delighted to announce that our Managing Director, Daniel Geoghegan has been shortlisted for the Octane Awards – Personal Achievement Award – Sponsored by HERO. We wish Dan the best of luck, the winner will be announced in London next month!

Dates have been released for the eagerly anticipated Classic & Sports Car Show in Association with Flywheel at Bicester Heritage for 2018.

Bicester Heritage and Haymarket Media Group partner to deliver The Classic and Sports Car Show in association with Flywheel.

Brightwells delivered another atmosphere-packed sale amid the sights, sounds and smells of the ever-popular Flywheel Festival at Bicester Heritage on 24th June 2017.

Flywheel Festival takes off once more, with wings, wheels and tracks all taking part in an action packed weekend of displays.

Bicester Heritage the UK’s only business campus dedicated to the restoration, storage, maintenance and enjoyment of vintage cars, motorcycles and aeroplanes – has completed its first auction in partnership with Brightwells, with sales amassing over £1m.

Can you help us discover the history and identity of this recently uncovered WW2 structure?

Bicester Heritage and Brightwells have announced their partnership and calendar for 2017, with three auctions to be held at the unique business campus.

At the International Historic Motoring Awards 2016, held at The Guildhall, London

The 10th Sunday Scramble was bathed in warm summer sunshine, making this landmark event at Bicester Heritage a relaxed and enjoyable experience for over 2000 like minded motoring and aviation enthusiasts.

Sir Stirling Moss joins thousands of visitors to Flywheel Festival at Bicester Heritage!

We are delighted to announce that Activate Learning and Banbury and Bicester College launched their new workshop for the UK’s first accredited Historic Vehicle Restoration Apprenticeship scheme at Bicester Heritage earlier today.

The UK’s first accredited historic vehicle restoration apprenticeship scheme is moving to Bicester Heritage.

Three years in and the bleak, derelict and unloved former RAF Bicester is a very different sight altogether!

Over 3,500 visitors and 1,500 vehicles celebrate Drive It Day with a visit to the 8th Sunday Scramble.

Blue Diamond Riley Services are to open a new service department at Bicester Heritage.

Malle London and Bicester Heritage collaborate to produce a high quality tool roll made from British materials, ready for rugged motoring.

Hagerty will launch their first Valuation Arena at Bicester Heritage’s 8th Sunday Scramble. Book today to speak face to face with Hagerty’s team and receive expert historic vehicle insurance advice.

The 8th Sunday Scramble will see the launch of an exciting new addition to the first full day Sunday Scramble event on Drive It Day – 24th April 2016

A very wet start to the first event of 2016 did not stop the crowds!

Advance discounted tickets are now on sale for Flywheel at Bicester Heritage (July 2nd & 3rd 2016).

Our first large scale aviation and motoring event on the former RAF Bicester airfield took place this year and we are delighted to announce its return dates for 2016.

HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester opens Bicester Heritage’s Engineering Quarter, branding it a ‘stroke of genius’.

Bicester Heritage’s Mille Miglia Success

Bicester Heritage has won New Business of the Year – Cherwell Business Awards 2015.

The 5th Sunday Brunch Scramble at Bicester Heritage (a.k.a. A Poor Day for Umbrella Sales).

Tickets are now sold out!

English Heritage have removed the Ex-RAF Bicester Conservation Area from their ‘At Risk Register’.

We’re pleased to announce that Rally Round will visit our next Sunday Brunch Scramble to promote their Thunder Dragon Rally.

We are very pleased to announce that Bicester Heritage has been shortlisted for Business of the Year and the New Business awards.

Over 1500 intrepid visitors brave freezing fog and ice for the first Sunday Brunch Scramble of 2015.

The Vintage Sports Car Club’s (VSCC) 2014 season culminated in the Winter Driving Tests at Bicester Heritage on Saturday 6th December.

The WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust is delighted to announce the establishment of its new base at Bicester Heritage.

Bicester Heritage’s third Sunday Brunch Scramble was a resounding success with over five hundred historic vehicles and well over one thousand people in attendance.

Bicester Heritage has been shortlisted for Industry Supporter of the Year at the International Historic Motoring Awards 2014.

Matthew Hancock MP, spent an afternoon touring Bicester Heritage meeting our Specialists and witnessing our drive to create a unique centre of excellence.

The Alvis Owner Club celebrate their International Weekend at Bicester Heritage.

Thursday 31st July brought a historic day to Bicester Heritage: the reveal of the de-restored 1921 Sunbeam Straight Eight.

Saturday 19 July was the last day of the 1000 Mile Trial organised by Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO).

Bicester Heritage, formerly RAF Bicester, opened its gates for the first time in 57 years for a Sunday Brunch Scramble.

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) held the launch of Europe’s first apprenticeship in Historic Vehicle Restoration at Bicester Heritage on 24th June.

Work on converting the former RAF Site at Bicester into an industrial park for heritage transport-related businesses is now well underway.

We have reported earlier on the central role of our patrons in providing the funding to kick start the curriculum development for the FBHVC Modern Apprenticeship in Historic Vehicle Restoration.

On an old Oxfordshire RAF bomber base, once-derelict buildings are being restored and let out to classic car, bike and ’plane specialists. Octane can’t keep away…

A former RAF flying base is opening its doors to the public for what is believed to be the first time in nearly a century.

Alvis Owner Club Young Persons Event.

Bicester may be famous for its shopping village selling Louis Vuitton handbags and Hermès scarves, but a team of classic car enthusiasts hopes it will soon be just as famous as a hub for 80-year-old Aston Martins and vintage Alvis saloons.

All-Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group sets off from Bicester Heritage.

Bicester Heritage was delighted to welcome 100 cars and 200 quests as part of the national Drive It Day this year.

VSCC Spring Rally.

It comes after Bicester Heritage was given the go-ahead to convert the former RAF Bicester airfield in Oxfordshire into a hub for companies specialising in historic motoring and aviation.

THE new owners of RAF Bicester have unveiled plans to turn the site into a multi-million pound heritage motor and aviation business park.