Expect an exciting line-up of classic car and motorcycle events this month, from the historic Bringsty Grand Prix to the fun-filled Fathers Day Motorfest – whatever takes your fancy, we’ve found an event that’s just right for you.
1st-3rd June 2018 Vintage Nostalgia, Stockton Park
Enjoy this summer family classic car festival with an eclectic autojumble, over 100 vintage stands, classic cars, children’s activities, live music and more! Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Wylye Valley, you’re welcome to bring your tent, yurt, caravan, classic car, vintage motorbike, and join in the fun. Tickets from £10 a day.
3rd June 2018 Brighton Beach Classic Car Show
Opening at 10am on the Brighton Beach promenade, this fun and sunny family day out is perfect for the classic car enthusiast who also enjoys a stick of rock or a rum and raisin ice cream. Featuring an array of cars spanning the era, as well as activities, children’s entertainment and runs throughout the day, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
9th June 2018 Loch Ness Classic Car Tour
The Loch Ness Classic and Vintage Car Tour is a non-competitive event restricted to entries from classic and vintage cars plus cars of a sporting nature as well as vintage and classic motor cycles. This year, the car tour is raising money for two charities –Children 1st and the Charity Account of the Rotary Club of Inverness Loch Ness. To take part in this scenic event, simply visit the website.
9th June 2018 Jaguar XK70 celebration Shelsey Walsh
Dress up in your best motoring heyday outfit and head to the oldest hill climb still running in the world, Shelsley Walsh, to celebrate all-things-Jaguar. View a spectacular range of Jaguars, enjoy Q&A sessions with a panel of Jaguar experts, eat and drink from a variety of vendors and watch some incredible runs throughout the day.
9th June 2018 Bringsty Grand Prix
Returning for the first time in almost half a century, this incredible motorcross event will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view some beautiful motorcycles from across the decades. The venue will be Tiblands Farm, Linley Green Road, Bromyard WR6 5RE.
10th June 2018 Manchester to Blackpool Classic Car Run
Back for its 55th year, the Manchester to Blackpool Classic Car Run is an enjoyable event for any classic vehicle owner. Starting from Worsley Old Hall near Manchester this Touring Assembly gives entrants a choice of 3 routes tailored to cars of different types. Veteran and Edwardian entrants can elect to start from the lunch halt. This year the route takes in many ‘new’ roads as it makes its way from Worsley to a rest halt at Haslingden then on to a lunch halt in Fulwood Preston. From Fulwood the route takes in Wrea Green to finish at the Italian Gardens in Stanley Park Blackpool where a simple Concours will be held with awards for the different classes.
17th June Fathers Day Motorfest
Treat your Dad (or son) to all-things-classic-motoring at Barleylands, Billericay CM11 2UD. Enjoy a display of incredible vehicles, a chance to watch live demonstrations, as well as some great entertainment on the main stage from DJ Crazy Nadge rock n roll and The Foxy rock Dancers, Motorbike football, Amazing Stunt Team and a huge kid’s area with fun fair rides, huge bouncy castle village and kids entertainers.
23rd-24th June 2018 The Classic and Sports Car Show in Association With Flywheel
For transport lovers everywhere, this year’s show features classic car, aircraft and military machines, as well as club displays, trade stalls, autojumbles, entertainment and refreshments. MGB fans will be delighted to see one of the very earliest MGBs in action – one of the first 20 ever made, in fact, and amongst those taking to the demonstration course will be a 1926 Bentley 3 Litre Sports works car that competed in the 1926 Le Mans 24 Hours. You can read more about the lineup on the day by clicking here.
24th June 2018 Really Retro Show
Now in its 4th year, the Really Retro Show will feature world-class cars and bikes, a dazzling array of vintage aircraft, an impressive collection of military machines and incredible live demonstrations both on the ground and in the air at the historic site. There’s also a Vintage Village featuring period fairground rides, live music performances, shopping and food stalls.
For any parts, accessories or clothing you might need to attend one of these events, visit the Holden Vintage & Classic website.
