Longships and Octagons: The iconic Rover and MG brands

Join MG Rover Events for a second year running our Longships and Octagons on Sunday 27th April,  Post Pride of Longbridge event, at the Great British Car Journey. This year we will also be incorporating drive it day – with an road run from the Museum site up into the peak district and returning (road run time approximately 1 and a half hours).

This is another special anniversary year for the Rover and MG brands with the 30^th Anniversary of the launch of the portfolio model range, comprising the  ‘R3’ Bubble 200, the ‘HHR’ Honda Civic Based Rover 400 & The reintroduction of the first all new MG sports car since the MGB, the MGF. Plans are currently under way to for a celebration of these models with more details to be released shortly.

Tickets for the event will be available from November 2024 via Buy tickets – MG Rover Events (tickettailor.com)

Discounted entry of just £10 per person (save £8.50 for each person on usual on the day price) is available on tickets purchased in advance for ALL occupants of ANY MG Rover marque attending on the day. The special discounted entry price includes full access to the Great British Car Journey interactive museum, cafe and facilities.  

To book your car in, message us here with your car registration number or, if you are a car club interested in attending, please email oliver@greatbritishcarjourney.com.

• • Along with the MG Rover cars and other exciting classic cars that will be on show in the car park you can also enjoy the display of over 150 British Classic Cars in the Museum to enjoy too.

• • The Filling Station Cafe will be open as usual serving great coffee, drinks and snacks.

Please note that these are external club visits – they are an added bonus to your Great British Car Journey visit. We cannot guarantee exact timings or cars in attendance and they may be subject to last minute change or cancellation.