Haynes Motor Museum Breakfast Meet – 1st June 2025

Words and Pictures by Kitty & Andrew Muffett, South West Chapter Coordinators.

On the 1st June, it was time once again for a pilgrimage to the Haynes Motor Museum for one of their Breakfast Clubs. These are held on the first Sunday of the month and have a theme for cars in the “Paddock” display. Figaro’s qualify for a couple of the days (roll on the yet to be announced “happiest owners” weekend). We have been to the Japanese day in the past, but this time it was soft-tops. The Japanese day was in January, which we thought was most inconsiderate, knowing how Japanese cars’ metalwork hates getting wet …

The Haynes Museum started as the passion of John Haynes OBE (yes, that Haynes, of Haynes Owners Workshop manuals fame). He bought a disused sawmill in Somerset in 1984 to house his growing car collection, which he donated to the museum charity to display to the public. It is a fascinating museum, but we do appreciate that you need to be a car nut to enjoy it the most. The Breakfast Club is in the grounds, so you don’t have to go into the museum if it isn’t up your alley.

There were 8 Figaros for this one, 7 of us meeting at Waitrose down the road in Sherbourne. This was a pretty run, less than 20 miles away, and picking up the eighth on route, we cruised in together. It is a shame there weren’t more “regulars” on this one as for the first time, not only were we not late – we were EARLY! This meant we were the first cars in, and so all got to go in the “Paddock”.

It was great to catch up. Not being out on the road allowed plenty of time to chat and admire each other’s cars, sharing hints and tips and plans for future fettling. There were coffees and baps on hand to keep away the chill of the wind blowing across the wide-open space. There was a vast array of cars to look at, classics, sports, modern, etc, and the “visitor’s choice” winner was a Lotus Elan. Although the facilities aren’t cutting edge (the museum doesn’t open until 11 am, and most people head off around 1030 after the awards have been handed out), it has a very friendly atmosphere.

The “paddock” is by appointment and at no additional cost. It isn’t expensive to enter and can usually be arranged last minute, so if you are in the area or would like to arrange a future meeting there, as Chapter coordinators, we are, as always, happy to get the word out. I’m sure we will be back in 2026.

Published on 1st June 2025

Haynes Motor Museum Breakfast Meet – 1st June 2025

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