Listing All Classic and Vintage Motor Car Shows in the UK
Classic Motor Car Shows in May
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Abbey Hill Rally Yeovil
- Date: 01 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Situated on the A37 just south of Yeovil towards Dorchester, overlooking the rolling hills of Dorset, it features something for everyone. From traction engines to motorcycles, it's all at this fun family day out. With over 100 trade stands selling a variety of goods from household and plants to toys and jewellery. There are also many stalls selling tools and autojumble. During the day a full entertainment program is available with ring events, live bands and singers in the refreshment marquee. In the evening the fun continues in the marquee and the fairground stays open until late.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:Gates open daily to the public 9:00AM.
- Location: Dorchester Road, Yeovil
- Area: Somerset Region: South West
- Organisation: Abbey Hill Steam Rally Limited Yeovil
DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL
- Date: 01 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: Whether you are a long-time enthusiast or have never seen a historic racing car in action before, you will find plenty to entertain you at the Donington Historic Festival. After just four years the event is already firmly established as a major fixture on the international historic racing calendar, attracting many thousands of spectators, hundreds of world-class historic racing cars and huge numbers of classic car club displays.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: Lots
- Times:
- Location: Donington
- Area: Derbyshire Region: East Midlands
- Organisation: Donington Historic Festival
T.S.S.C. Triumph Weekend Isle of Wight
- Date: 01 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: May Bank holiday weekend with a chance to enjoy our beautiful island. great fun weekend for all the family with a chance to enjoy the Isle of Wight. Lots of Triumphs all other classics welcome. Lots to do including convoys, visit to a place of interest, entertainment, food. Chance to meet with friends old and new. Now in it's 33rd year and at a new location..
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 100+
- Times:10am - 5pm
- Location: Waverley Caravan Park Cowes
- Area: Isle-of-Wight Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Triumph Sports Six Club
Motor bike Despatch Rally Dorset
- Date: 01 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: The Despatch Rally is a unique motorcycling event. Unlike a show or a ride-out, the aim of this event is to encourage riders to get out and explore Dorset as part of a military themed competition. The Despatch Rally is a weekend event for the whole family, consisting of themed destinations and challenges throughout Dorset and Hampshire. Rider challenges include shooting, motorcycle control and navigation skills. Points are allocated to each activity and prizes presented at the event finale. The Despatch Rally will return in 2027 to a new venue - Mappercombe Farm in Nettlecombe, Dorset - bringing together the motorcycling community to celebrate and honour the Despatch Riders who inspired our motorcycle culture.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200 Motorcycles
- Times:8:30 - 17:30
- Location: Mappercombe Farm in Nettlecombe
- Area: Dorset Region: South West
- Organisation: Past Tracks
Brooklands Auto Italia day
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 02 May 2026
- Event Description: One of the biggest events of the year at Brooklands celebrating the UK’s obsession with all things Italian. This will be the UK’s first and finest all-Italian car event. Expect the site to be bursting with all types of Italian cars (and a few motorbikes).
- Car Type: Italian
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:8:30 to 17:00
- Location: Brooklands Museum Weybridge
- Area: Surrey Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Auto Italia magazine
Brooklands Italian Marques Day
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 02 May 2026
- Event Description: One of the biggest events of the year at Brooklands, celebrating the UK’s obsession with all things Italian. Expect the site to be bursting with all makes of Italian cars and a few motorbikes. With a great selection of vehicles from Lamborghini, Maserati, Ferrari, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Abarth, there will be something for everyone to look at. Owners of Italian cars are welcome to bring it on the day, to join in with the fun.
- Car Type: Italian
- Number of Cars Attending: 250+
- Times:10am -5pm
- Location: Brooklands Museum Weybridge
- Area: Surrey Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Brooklands Museum
Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: The Best Mini Show in Cornwall (+all classics on 4th!) A prestigious Mini show organised by the Cornish Mini Club, situated at Pentewan Sands five-star, family-friendly holiday park with a private beach! Cornish Mini Club organise the Riviera Run at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park in St Austell each year which is a 3-day car show predominantly for classic and modern Minis on the early May Bank Holiday weekend with an open car show on the bank holiday Monday.
- Car Type: All classics+Minis
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:The show starts at 10am – 5pm
- Location: Pentewan Sands Holiday Park St Austell,
- Area: Cornwall Region: South West
- Organisation: CMC Riviera Run
Classic Land Rover Show at Gaydon
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: Enthusiasts of Land Rovers love the show and it is one of the biggest Land Rover weekends in the calendar. Come and celebrate the 77th Anniversary of the iconic Land Rover marque at the British Motor Museum. Head to the Junction 12 Café for hot meals, sweet treats and refreshments or enjoy ice creams and burgers outside. Families will enjoy the ‘Mini Me’ kids trial on Sunday with mini vintage and modern Land Rovers touring around the show arena.
- Car Type: Land Rover
- Number of Cars Attending: over 450 Land Rovers on display
- Times: 10.00 - 16.00
- Location: British Motor Museum Gaydon
- Area: Warwickshire Region: West Midlands
- Organisation: British Motor Museum Gaydon
Magnificent Motors Eastbourne
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: Dont miss Eastbournes FREE motoring spectacular! A must for all motor enthusiasts and fun for all the family with over 500 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes and military vehicles in one stunning seafront location. Enjoy live music, continental market and bar.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 500+
- Times:Cavalcade 10am; Gates open 11am
- Location: Western Lawns Eastbourne
- Area: Sussex Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Eastbourne Borough Council
LLANDUDNO TRANSPORT FESTIVAL North Wales
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Llandudno Transport Festival is held in the fields on the Westerly end as you look out to sea of the beautifully presented Llandudno Bay Promenade. Said to be one of the finest festivals of transport in the UK at present especially being held on a Seafront in fact the only one. During the weekend (weather permitting) a cavalcade of Vehicles leaves the field following our team of marshals taking a road run to Conwy and back on Saturday and on Sunday around the Towns Great Orme, It has grown to enormous proportions now with the last vehicle still to leave the field where the first one arrives back. This usually takes place early evening on both nights. Sunday evening sees a trip along the Promenade to the end of the Pier and back with some of our fine display of miniature Steam engines (Again Weather Permitting).
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 2019 saw to 300 cars attending
- Times:9:00 till late
- Location: Llandudno + Bodafon Fields
- Area: Wales Region: Wales
- Organisation: Llandudno Transport Festival
Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally Oxfordshire
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: 11th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show, the Rally will include Classic Cars + a parade in the Main ring each day, for 2022 there were 278 classic cars booked in + several car clubs with banners, a brilliant display.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: up to 100
- Times:10:00am - 4:30pm
- Location: Langley Farm, Langley Lane, Clanfield
- Area: Oxfordshire Region: South West
- Organisation: Lechlade Collectors Club
Launceston Steam & Vintage Engine Rally
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: The Launceston Steam and Vintage Rally is held over the end of May Bank Holiday and is a fun day out for the whole family.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 300+
- Times:see above
- Location: Fivelanes, Near Altarnun
- Area: Cornwall Region: South West
- Organisation: Launceston Steam & Vintage Engine Rally
Shelsley Walsh Speed into Spring
- Date: 02 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: Speed into Spring is the first weekend of motor sport at Shelsley Walsh for 2026 and will host competitors from the Midland Hill Climb Championship and our very own Sunrise Speed Championship.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times: 9am - 5pm
- Location: Shelsey Walsh
- Area: Worcestershire Region: West Midlands
- Organisation: Midland Automobile Club / Shelsley Walsh
Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run
- Date: 03 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: ***Dates to be confirmed*** The premier road run in East Anglia! Over 500 vehicles, including cars, lorries, motorcycles, buses and military vehicles. The vehicles assemble in Christchurch Park at Ipswich from 0830-1030, then start to leave for Felixstowe at 1100, where they are displayed along the promenade during the afternoon (from about 1200 onwards). 01473 715666.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 500+
- Times:11.00am—4.00pm
- Location: start Christchurch Park at Ipswich
- Area: Suffolk Region: East
- Organisation: Ipswitch Trolleybus Museum
Forres Theme Day
- Date: 03 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: Surrounded by sweeping coastline to the north, and the majestic Grampian Mountains to the south, the pretty market town of Forres plays host to a collection of some of the finest veteran, vintage and classic vehicles from throughout Scotland for the Forres Vintage Vehicle Theme Day. With entertainment and various side stalls, this annual celebration of motoring nostalgia is a fantastic day out for all the family.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 250 +
- Times: 9am to 5pm
- Location: Grant Park Forres
- Area: Scotland Region: Scotland
- Organisation: Forres vintage car club
VSCC Curborough Speed Trials
- Date: 03 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: Curborough is a firm favourite in the Speed Calendar. This ever popular venue will play host to the opening round of the Speed Championship. Competitors usually enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the Paddock and the tricky bends to rekindle the friendly, competitive element of the competition.
- Car Type: Vintage cars
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:
- Location: Curborough sprint S of Lichfield
- Area: Staffordshire Region: North West
- Organisation: Vintage Sports Car club
Ilkley Carnival Classic Vehicle Show
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: lkley Carnival is a not-for-profit event which invites people to the streets of Ilkley every May bank holiday for a fun family fiesta! With a spectacular parade which starts on The Grove and attracts more than 1,000 participants from local schools, organisations and theatre groups, the highlight of every Ilkley Carnival is the day of family fun that unfolds on our fabulous showground which brings something for everyone from live daredevil acts to vintage cars, cricket and football matches, a funfair, an abundance of free childrens entertainment and a chance to find the most popular pooch in our fun dog show!
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 80
- Times:10 -4pm
- Location: Ilkley lido Ilkley
- Area: Yorkshire Region: North East
- Organisation: Ilkley Carnival
MGOC Heritage Tour Sufffolk
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Starting from Caister Lifeboat Car Park and finishing at a mystery location. Entry is £29.00 per car which includes a rally plaque, route book plus a bacon roll & cup of tea or coffee for two occupants at the start. For an entry form please click the download form button below, or email bmgocheritagerun@netcom.co.uk.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: .
- Times:8:00 to 5pm
- Location: Caister Lifeboat Car Park
- Area: Suffolk Region: East
- Organisation: MG Owners Club
Yorkshire Thoroughbred Spring Rally
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Yorkshire Thoroughbred Spring Rally, at Crow Nest Park Dewsbury. Yorkshire Thoroughbred car club in association with the friends of Crow Nest Park invite all classics to attend their first spring rally .
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 100
- Times:10.00am - 4.00pm
- Location: Crows Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road. Dewsbury
- Area: Yorkshire Region: North East
- Organisation: Yorkshire Thoroughbred car club - West Riding
Rotary Club of Royston Historic Vehicle Show Herts
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Rotary Club of Royston Historic Vehicle Show. Free fun event open to all vehicles of interest. Held with the May Day Fayre so lots of things to do and many visitors. The Rotary Club organises two shows each year for owners to display their precious vehicles which can then be admired by members of the public. All sorts of vehicles are on show, from cars and motor bikes to lorries, army vehicles and frequently a tractor, which proves extremely popular with children as they are allowed to climb on it.Our first show of the year is held in conjunction with the Royston May Day Fayre on May Day bank holiday. When the weather is fine (as it was in May 2022) there can be huge turnout and pre-booking is essential to get everyone in, despite the Town Hall car park being very large, having capacity for over two hundred cars.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 120ish
- Times:11:15 to ca. 1530
- Location: Royston Town Hall
- Area: Hertfordshire Region: East
- Organisation: Rotary Retro Automobile Fellowship
