Listing All Classic and Vintage Motor Car Shows in the UK
Classic Motor Car Shows in May
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Scottish Italian car day Nr Edinburgh
- Date: 24 May 2026 End Date: 24 May 2026
- Event Description: Exciting news, the Scottish Italian Car Day, returns to the absolutely beautiful venue, Hopetoun House, situated just outside Edinburgh. It will be a fantastic Italian car & bike event which you may wish to attend either as a club, or as individual cars. A great family day where everyone is welcome!
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 160
- Times:11am to 4pm
- Location: Hopetoun House, South Queensferry. Edinburgh
- Area: Scotland Region: Scotland
- Organisation: Alfa Romeo Owners Club Scotland
Youngtimer Car Show Cheshire
- Date: 25 May 2026 End Date: 25 May 2026
- Event Description: Static display & informal concours within the grounds of Gawsworth Hall near Macclesfield
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: TBC
- Times:10.00am - 4.00pm
- Location: Gawsworth Hall
- Area: Cheshire Region: North West
- Organisation: Gawsworth Hall
Brooklands Best of British day
- Date: 25 May 2026 End Date: 25 May 2026
- Event Description: The anniversary of King Charles III's Coronation will see Brooklands celebrate the Best of British - from British manufaturing down to one of our best-loved characters Paddington joining in the action. There will be a host of British built vehicles, from the pre-war Alvis, Norton and Sunbeam right through to the latest Jaguar models, as well as a full-range of MG models. Paddington Bear will also be coming along for meet and greet sessions, timetable to be announced closer to the day.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:10am – 5pm
- Location: Brooklands Museum
- Area: Surrey Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Brooklands Museum
East Anglian Railway Colchester Essex
- Date: 25 May 2026 End Date: 25 May 2026
- Event Description: One of our busiest and much loved events returns for 2026! After feedback from customers and exhibitors we are changing the event back to one day on the May Bank Holiday Monday. We also have new team of Volunteers starting from scratch at running this event, we will try our best! so please show your support and come along and get up close and personal to up to 200 classic and Vintage vehicles, cars, buses, commercial, and agricultural vehicles. There will also be a number of friendly car clubs in attendance. Free bus rides on two vintage busses will be available between 11:00 and 1500 where you can relax and enjoy the sights of the local country side. This is a round trip which lasts about 30 minutes. And of course we will also be running steam and diesel trains where you can have unlimited rides all day long! Your admission also includes full access to the museum and it’s exhibits, including access to our restoration shed. The miniature railway will be open with unlimited rides and our friends from the Braintree and Halstead Model Railway Club will have their club rooms open, with a nice range of model railway layouts on display. Hot and cold food and drinks will be available from Platform Two Café (run by Stour Valley Catering) and our very own micro pub will be open selling a nice range of beers, ciders, wines and soft drinks.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200+
- Times:10.00am-4.30pm
- Location: Chappel and Wakes Colne station Chappel Colchester
- Area: Essex Region: East
- Organisation: East Anglian Railway Museum
Ace Cafe Audi Quattro Meet
- Date: 25 May 2026 End Date: 25 May 2026
- Event Description: Audi Quattro Meet
- Car Type: Audi
- Number of Cars Attending: max 50 medium sized vehicles
- Times:11am – 4pm
- Location: Ace cafe north Circular Rd
- Area: London Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Ace Cafe London
Vale of Glamorgan Classic Car Show
- Date: 25 May 2026 End Date: 25 May 2026
- Event Description: The Rotary Club of Dinas Powys is once again organising the Vale of Glamorgan Classic car show in the magnificent grounds of the Sully Sports and Leisure Club overlooking the Bristol Channel. The event welcomes enthusiasts from all over South Wales and the West Country and beyond to share their passion for classic cars. A variety of Trade Stands will be present showcasing their wares including Autojumble, specialised foods, art & crafts
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 400
- Times:show starts 10.30am
- Location: Sully Sports & Leisure Centre South Road Penarth
- Area: Wales Region: Wales
- Organisation: Rotary Club of Dinas Powys
Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate
- Date: 25 May 2026 End Date: 25 May 2026
- Event Description: 700-year-old Ripley Castle, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, has been home to the Ingilby family for 26 generations. Just 3 miles north of historic Harrogate, it’s easily accessible from the A1. The castle boasts historic armour and furnishings, extensive gardens and deer-park, plus national horticultural collections, so there’s plenty to explore for a packed family day out. IGreat British Motor Shows brings the best of classic, modified and performance cars and motorbikes to Ripley Castle for a record-breaking 40th time, making it an event to remember. .
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:public 10am - 4pm
- Location: Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate,
- Area: Yorkshire Region: North East
- Organisation: Great British Motor Shows
International Mini Meeting Poland
- Date: 28 May 2026 End Date: 01 June 2026
- Event Description: Mini Klub Polska is the first and only official association in Poland that brings together owners of both classic Mini and modern MINI cars. Our history goes back to when we operated as the Fan Klub Mini – and in 2004 we became a fully registered association. Since then, we’ve been building a strong community driven by a passion for this iconic brand.
- Car Type: mini
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:tba
- Location: LESZNO Airport, Greater Poland Voivodeship
- Area: Poland Region: Poland
- Organisation: International Mini Meeting
Astle Park Country Fair Cheshire
- Date: 30 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: This excellent location provides the ideal opportunity to experience all the countryside has to offer, with a vast array of country sports including scurry driving, falconry, gun dog scurries, heavy horses (Sunday only) and much more. There will be a variety of ‘have-a-go’ opportunities to enjoy, fine foods and animals and it’s not just for country sports enthusiasts but all the family to enjoy throughout the weekend.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 100+
- Times:Gates open 9am-5pm
- Location: Astle Park Chelford on A535
- Area: Cheshire Region: North West
- Organisation: Outdoor Shows
Hertfordshire Steam & Country Show
- Date: 30 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: Herts Steam Engine Preservation Society will be again holding their annual steam rally at Standalone Farm, Wilbury Rd, Letchworth Garden City. All events are subject to ground conditions. The annual rally is now a well established event in the summer calendar of outside events, and will follow on from the success of previous events on this site. Over 30 full size steam engines will be presented in all their glory, in addition to old farm tractors, classic cars and lorries plus other bygones from our rich industrial and agricultural heritage. This event makes an enjoyable but affordable day out for both the family and enthusiast
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 35+
- Times:10:00 to 5pm
- Location: Standalone Farm, Letchworth
- Area: Hertfordshire Region: East
- Organisation: Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society
HSCC Donington
- Date: 30 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: Historic Sports Car club racing at Donington
- Car Type: All classics
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- Location: Donington
- Area: Derbyshire Region: East Midlands
- Organisation: Historic Sports car club
Ace cafe All American Cruise Meets
- Date: 30 May 2026 End Date: 30 May 2026
- Event Description: Ace cafe All American Cruise-In + Pick up party
- Car Type: American
- Number of Cars Attending: max 50 medium sized vehicles
- Times:from 16.00 – 22.30
- Location: Ace cafe
- Area: London Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Ace Cafe London
Heskin Steam Rally Lancashire
- Date: 30 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: The 2026 Steam Rally will take place at our new venue Malt Kiln Farm, Tincklers Lane, Eccleston, on the first Sunday in June. There are many various Arena Display’s throughout the weekend as well as live music on the stage near the beer tent. Supporting The Legacy Rainbow House, which helps children with brain injuries, disabilities and life limiting conditions.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: .
- Times:10am – 5pm
- Location: Malt Kiln Farm, Tincklers Lane, Eccleston
- Area: Lancashire Region: North West
- Organisation: northwest Vintage Machinery club
Sheffield and Hallamshire at Curborough
- Date: 31 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: Sheffield and Hallamshire on the Long Course Sprint at Curborough
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- Location: Curborough nr Lichfield
- Area: Staffordshire Region: West Midlands
- Organisation: Sheffield and Hallamshire Motor Club
London to Brighton Classic Car Run
- Date: 31 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: For 2026, to remain in accordance with the DVLA Historic Car Classification, the 34th Classic Car Run will welcome all classic and vintage vehicles registered before 31st May 1985. The Modern Classics Run, which launched last year, returns The Kit & Sports Cars Run celebrates its 21st year and, with no age limits on entries, replica cars are also welcome to join the fun. The three runs will all start from Brooklands Museum before splitting into different routes. Each route will enjoy a different stopping point The final destination will be Brighton’s iconic Madeira Drive, the finish point for the famous Veteran Car Run.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:tba
- Location: Brooklands museum to Brighton
- Area: London Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Brooklands Museum
Goodwood Breakfasts-super Sunday
- Date: 31 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: Supercar Sunday? No, SUPER Sunday! This is a morning for all things at the top end of transport. Supercars, hypercars, superbikes, you’ll see them all.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:08:00 to midday
- Location: Goodwood track
- Area: Sussex Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Goodwood -Lord March
Simply Porsche Beaulieu
- Date: 31 May 2026 End Date: 31 May 2026
- Event Description: Come to Beaulieu in your Porsche and become part of the seventh Simply Porsche - a gathering of Porsche cars of all shapes and sizes.
- Car Type: Porsche
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:10am - 6pm
- Location: National motor Museum Beaulieu
- Area: Hampshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Beaulieu Enterprises Limited
- Date: 01 June 2026 End Date: 01 June 2026
- Event Description: **** Please note that events following this one do not yet have 2026 dates ******
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- Organisation: Classic Car Driving
Goodwood Breakfasts 20th Anniversary
- Date: 04 May 2027 End Date: 04 May 2027
- Event Description: 2026 Breakfast Club season kicks off with the 20th Anniversary, which will celebrate all vehicles built since 1985, the current threshold for road tax exemption.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:08:00 to 12:00
- Location: Goodwood
- Area: Sussex Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Goodwood -Lord March
Newark Autojumble
- Date: 04 May 2027 End Date: 04 May 2027
- Event Description: ***No may dates confirmed yet*** great day out for any car or motorcycle enthusiast, the 'Normous Newark Autojumble offers a vast array of parts, restoration services and related products for a variety of vehicles on ten separate Sundays throughout the year. Each 'Normous Newark Autojumble sees Newark Showground filled with hundreds of inside and outside trade plots, as well as a classic car and bike display area. On site catering units are available as well as an inside cafeteria. Run by a friendly and experienced team of event staff from Mortons Media, each 'Normous Newark Autojumble attracts a large number of visitors from across the UK in search of the great finds and bargains on offer. If you are after a certain part, piece or tool for a motoring project, then the 'Normous Newark Autojumble is where you will find it.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:6am stallholders, 8am earlbird customers
- Location: Newark and Notts Showground
- Area: Nottinghamshire Region: East Midlands
- Organisation: Mortons Media Group Ltd
