Date: Saturday 12 March 2016 - Sunday 20 March 2016
Southport celebrates its unique part in motor racing history with the 90th anniversary of Sir Henry Segrave’s land speed record on Southport Beach.
For the first time in 90 years, the record breaking car – Sunbeam Tiger – returns to Southport. And it is reunited with it’s sister car, the Cub in collaboration with the National Motor Museum Beaulieu.
Join us for a week of unmissable events!
The record breaking Sunbeam Tiger returns to Southport, thanks to the generosity of a private lender, and it will be reunited here with its sister car, the Cub, in collaboration with the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. These two remarkable vehicles will be on display at The Atkinson as the centrepiece of our celebration of thr Land Speed Record 90th anniversary
Saturday 12 March
Spring into Vintage Fair
Clear out your wardrobe and treat yourself to a truly original find. The Vintage Fair includes clothes, jewellery, crockery, furniture and more! Free entry, so pop down and take a look.
Arts & Crafts
Get creative with vintage car themed activities.
Children’s Library, 11am – 3pm
Bugsy Malone (U)
The classic gangster tale with an all child cast! Tickets just £3*
Murder Mystery at Muldoon Manor
7.30pm
You play the detective in this night of entertainment with a classic country house murder. Tickets £17.50 includes drink on arrival and a two course buffet*
Sunday 13 March
Arts & Crafts
Get creative with vintage car themed activities.
Children’s Library, 11am – 3pm
Sir Henry Segrave Interactive Performance
Take a journey through The Atkinson with the character of Henry Segrave during this interactive performance for ages 7+. Free, booking essential. To book your place, please click here.
The Atkinson (begins in the Galleries), 2pm
Wednesday 16 March
Land Speed Record Re-enactment
Wednesday is the 90th anniversary of Sir Henry Segrave’s land-speed record and is the heart of the Festival. The Tiger will leave the Atkinson early morning and return to the same stretch of beach where it will re-enact the record attempt in full view of the public. Parking is available at Pontins at a reduced price £3 per car. For more information please click here.
Ainsdale Beach, from 10am
Afternoon Talks
Join us for a unique afternoon with a selection of talks about Sir Henry Segrave’s life and connection to Southport, the History of Sefton’s ever-changing coast and Southport’s own special motor racing history. Tickets are £25* and include a buffet.
Theatre, 1.30pm
Segrave Anniversary Talk
We welcome two very special guest speakers, Stephen Segrave, great nephew of Sir Henry, talking about his great uncle’s life and Neville Hay, legendary race commentator and film maker, talking about his life in motor racing. Tickets are £20* and include an artisan pie and a pint of Southport Brewery ale.
Studio, 8.30pm
Friday 18 March
Film Night – Senna (12a)
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled – apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Saturday 19 March
Historic and Classic Car Procession
A selection of period vehicles on display in Kings Gardens on Southport Promenade. In the afternoon the vehicles will parade along the length of Lord Street in a beautiful vintage procession. Entries are limited to pre 1975 motor vehicles with the emphasis on cars from pre-war years, especially the 1920’s. Please contact Aintree Circuit Club for more information and entry forms for all car based events here.
Kings Gardens on Southport Promenade, from 10am
Parade begins: 2pm
Arts & Crafts
Get creative with vintage car themed activities.
Children’s Library, 11am – 3pm
Vintage and Motorsport Inspired Fancy Dress
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has now been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sir Henry Segrave Interactive Performance
Take a journey through The Atkinson with the character of Henry Segrave during this interactive performance for ages 7+. Free, booking essential. To book your place, please click here.
The Atkinson (begins in the Galleries), 2pm
Sunday 20 March
Arts & Crafts
Get creative with vintage car themed activities.
Children’s Library, 11am – 3pm
This exhibition has been made possible as a result of the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Atkinson would like to thank HM Government for providing Government Indemnity and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Arts Council England for arranging the indemnity.
Thank you to our funders
*Please note our booking fee is £1 per ticket for all purchases made online or by phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
