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Drive it Day at Haynes Motor Museum 2026
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Drive it Day at Haynes Motor Museum 2026

Drive It Day at Haynes Motor Museum – Sunday 26th April

Join us for a fantastic day of motoring heritage and club camaraderie as we head to the Haynes Motor Museum on Sunday 26th April in celebration of Drive It Day.

Conveniently located just off the A303, the museum offers an ideal setting for a relaxed and engaging club meet, with the venue opening from 10:00am and last entry at 4:30pm. With plenty of parking available—including a dedicated area for our members—it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your Jaguar alongside fellow enthusiasts.

Originally initiated by the XJS Section, this event warmly welcomes all Jaguar models, making it a brilliant chance to connect with members across the club and appreciate the diversity of the marque.

The Haynes Motor Museum itself is home to an impressive collection of over 300 vehicles, charting the evolution of the motor car from its earliest days to modern classics. Find out more about there story here; %%SHEEP_PLACEHOLDER_0%%

Members can take advantage of discounted entry at just £17.50 per person (30% off), and tickets can even be upgraded to an annual pass at reception on the day—great value for those keen to return.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy:

Free guided tours (lasting 60–90 minutes), offering deeper insight into the collection
The excellent on-site Café 750, perfect for a relaxed lunch or coffee break
A well-stocked gift shop, featuring Haynes manuals, automobilia, and an extensive range of model cars

As part of Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ Drive It Day initiative, the event also supports the NSPCC, the UK’s leading charity working to prevent child abuse and neglect. Members are encouraged to purchase their official rally plates directly via the Drive It Day website, priced at £12.50 for a standard plate or £30 for platinum. Please note that rally plates are not included in the museum entry fee.

For those looking to make a full day or weekend of it, the surrounding area offers a number of fantastic attractions, including the iconic Stonehenge and the fascinating Fleet Air Arm Museum.

Whether you’re there for the cars, the history, or simply the drive, this promises to be a memorable and worthwhile event for all involved.

Event Details

Date & Time:
April 26, 2026 10:00 am - 4:29 pm

Location:
Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil , BA22 7LH

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Insurance Checklist

Before you get in touch with us please make sure to note down as many of the following details as possible. If you can complete the checklist ahead of time, it’ll make the process of arranging your insurance quick, simple and easy.

 

Personal Details

  • Your personal details, including your full address, home, work and mobile phone numbers, and email address.
  • The full name, address, date of birth, duration of licence to drive, and 5-year claim and conviction record of the person who will be driving the vehicle(s).
  • Your membership number for the JEC
  • How many vehicles are in the household (you might qualify for multi-car insurance).

 

Vehicle Details

  • The make, model and year of the vehicle(s).
  • The current overall mileage of the vehicle(s).
  • The engine size and specification of the vehicle(s).
  • All modifications made to the vehicle(s), such as the installation of non-standard wheels, aftermarket electronic equipment, performance-enhancing parts, or cosmetic upgrades.
  • Any previous professional valuations of the vehicle(s).

 

Vehicle Use

  • Where the vehicle(s) is/are typically kept overnight (e.g. a garage).
  • The expected annual mileage of the vehicle(s).
  • What the vehicle(s) is/are typically used for.
  • What cover (if any) is required for:
    • Commuting or driving as part of a job.
    • JEC TrackSport, or other such situations.
    • Use of the vehicle(s) abroad.

Agreed values

We have a number of highly-qualified experts who can inspect your vehicle prior to purchase and provide you with a full written report. In addition to their complete understanding of the mechanical and aesthetic aspects of vehicle inspection, they have extensive experience with the Jaguar marque which perfectly equips them to identify the unique requirements of specific models and years, something that is particularly important for older cars.

The cost of an inspection begins at £100, with the final figure determined by the time needed and the distance the inspector is required to travel. We can guarantee that your inspection will be cheaper than an equivalent AA or RAC inspection.

This small upfront outlay could save you thousands in the long term.

To arrange an inspection simply call JEC Head Office on 0117 969 8186 and they will provide you with details of your nearest inspector.

Also from our club HQ in Bristol we can give you an official valuation for insurance purposes. Our valuations are accepted by all leading insurance brokers and Companies.

Simply call 0117 969 8186 for details

GETTING STARTED

Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Insurance is designed specifically for members of the JEC. That’s why it covers JEC TrackSport events and offers cover for JEC Young Enthusiasts. Furthermore, the scheme recognises that members may have a combination of newer and more historic Jaguars and so the scheme caters for all, other individually or part of a multi-vehicle offering.

Club insurance doesn’t operate the way standard insurance does. While it does still take a vehicle’s mechanical characteristics into account, it also places a lot of emphasis on how the vehicle is used, cared for and maintained.

Club insurance also offers a host of benefits and products that you simply cannot get outside of membership of the JEC, such as member to member cover for example. This enables you to drive your friends Jaguars at regional meets, events and on tours with fully comprehensive cover and without the need to complete more paperwork or ring up and incur costs for adding named drivers.

This way, you’ll be comfortable knowing that you have a policy that fits your vehicle and your usage needs perfectly.