Event Description: Shrewsbury Steam Rally is a fantastic two day event that takes place at Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, over August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday.
Each year it attracts thousands of people to marvel at the site of steam-powered vehicles of all kinds in action and on static display.
If you’ve never experienced the sights, sounds and smells of steam engines in action then this is the place to be.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: 100+ cars
Times:Gates Open – 9.15am
Location: Onslow Park Shrewsbury
Area: Shropshire Region: West Midlands
Organisation: County of Salop Steam Engine Society Ltd,
Event Description: Vintage and Steam If you enjoy vintage and steam vehicles and machinery you will certainly not go away disappointed. We have an entire field given over to these vintage and steam cheshire game and country fairmagnificent vehicles:
Vintage tractors, Vintage lorries, Military vehicles, Motorcycles, Steam engines
Vintage cars American cars, Stationary engines.
These are all accompanied by their very knowledgeable and enthusiastic owners, so come and enjoy!
Event Description: A charity event featuring vehicles produced in Oxfordshire but open to all makes and models of cars, vans, trucks and motorbikes. There are three charities supported this year.Cutteslowe Park lies to the north of the Oxford Northern By-Pass (A40).
Event Description: Bexhill 100 Motoring Club presents The Classic and Custom Car Show, held at the Polegrove Recreation Ground Bexhill on Sea. Bexhill on Sea being the birthplace of British Motor Racing back in 1902. Last year over 500 classic and custom cars attended along with many trade stalls. Much of the proceeds from this event go to local charities. £11,000 donated last year.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: max 550
Times:10am - 4pm
Location: Polegrove Recreation Ground, Bexhill on Sea
Event Description: Local community fete held annually on August Bank Holiday Monday each year. Entry and parking are free and there are no entry fees for Classic cars being displayed. This attracts up to 5,000 visitors.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: lots
Times:Noon - 5pm
Location: In the grounds of Sir William Ramsay School
Folkestone Grand "Oldtimer" Classic car Rally Kent
Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 31 August 2026
Event Description: A Seaside Celebration of Classic Cars
Join us on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August 2026, from 10am to 4pm for a spectacular car meet like no other – right on Folkestone’s renowned Leas clifftop seafront. Whether you're a classic car enthusiast, a rally regular, or just looking for a brilliant day out, the Folkestone Oldtimer Car Rally is the perfect way to spend your summer bank holiday.
Car Type: All Classics
Number of Cars Attending: 432
Times:10am to 4pm
Location: The bandstand, The Leas, Folkestone
Area: Kent Region: South East
Organisation: Grand Oldtimer Rally Folkestone Kent
Event Description: This will be our 67th Rally held at Stokes Bay. We have 200 vehicle approximately and hope this year we have a record amount of vehicles. There are prizes for the best cars in their class and an overall winner in the show. Plus an extra supprise winner.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: 200 plus
Times:11:30am to 16:00
Location: Entrance half way along Stokes Bay Gosport
Event Description: Is there a more thrilling sight on our highways and byways than seeing a classic car from your youth or from a great movie? Then, just imagine over one hundred classic cars of all ages, makes and models set to the historic backdrop of Durham City Centre. There will be Food stalls, a street market as well as the regular City Centre businesses and local market traders.
Event Description: Inaugural Fund Raiser - A Social Car Gathering in aid of Major Trauma Centre (MTC), Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.Food and Drink available.
You may have seen this MTC featured on television, in the nationally acclaimed documentary series ‘999: Critical Condition’ which airs on Channel 5. It offers a powerful and honest insight into the exceptional skill, resilience and compassion that Queen Elizabeth Hospital staff demonstrate every day, often in very challenging circumstances.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: tba
Times:10am - 16.00pm
Location: The Verzon House Hotel, Hereford Road, Ledbury
Area: Herefordshire Region: South West
Organisation: Private Fund Raise for Bham Major Trauma Centre
Event Description: Our Pre-1978 Classic Car Rally is part of our Heritage Transport Festival Weekend and is always a great day out for the whole familyand attracts around 80+ cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles! Come and help us celebrate our Big Birthday! With all available locomotives in steam - including Met 1 and Wightwick Hall 6989. The whole railway site is open including the Visitor Centre, Railway Museum and Travelling Post Office, along with steam train rides and miniature railway. Set within a 25 acre site amongst rolling Buckinghamshire countryside, you can be assured of a fabulous day, full of things to do and see for all the family!
Event Description: The Classic Car Show at the Apedale Valley Light Railway (AVLR) has been running for many years. Last year we saw the biggest turn out with 130 vehicles attending and 15 stationary engines. For 2027, we are offering exhibitors the option of a gentle drive through the local countryside prior to exhibiting at the railway. People wishing to attend only the show can arrive from 9am.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: last year show 130
Times:11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Apedale Valley Railway, Loomer Road, Chesterton
Date: 02 September 2026 End Date: 02 September 2026
Event Description: Salon Privé is a prestigious automotive event held annually in the UK, showcasing an exceptional collection of classic, luxury, and supercars. Renowned for its elegance and exclusivity, the event features a concours competition, where meticulously restored and rare cars are judged on their beauty, history, and condition. Additionally, the event includes Supercar Saturday, offering attendees the chance to see and experience the latest high-performance supercars. Set against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace, the event attracts car enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts from around the world.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: 500 on display and part of the competitions
Date: 04 September 2026 End Date: 06 September 2026
Event Description: The Concours of Elegance 2026 will take place at Hampton Court Palace, as the Uks leading concours event looks to build on its truly international success. Nominated for the eighth consecutive year for Motoring Event of the Year at the Historic Motoring Awards, this years Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Sohne attracted more guests, more exhibitors and more astonishing cars than ever before.
Date: 04 September 2026 End Date: 06 September 2026
Event Description: Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club Classic and Steam Vehicle Show. Held in conjunction with the Swanage Steam Railway Gala Weekend. The 2026 Classic & Steam Vehicle Show will be taking place in Norden, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DW on the 4th, 5th & 6th September. This location is just metres away from the Swanage Railway Norden station.
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending:
Times:9:00 to 5pm
Location: Norden, Corfe Castle,
Area: Dorset Region: South West
Organisation: Bournemouth and Poole Preservation Club Limited
Date: 05 September 2026 End Date: 06 September 2026
Event Description: We are so excited to tell you that The Floral Fringe Fair has moved to a new and charming location at Loxwood Meadows, near Loxwood in West Sussex.
Floral Fringe Fair 2026 is on the next weekend AFTER the bank holiday
Dogs are still very welcome on leads.
There will be artists and makers, vintage stalls and plants and flowers. Wildlife stalls. We have some fabulous food stalls. The all-important beer tent. Our vintage tearooms are back, pizzas, fish and chips, a barbecue, Egyptian street food, gin, coffee, cakes, sausage rolls, cheese, grazing platters for picnics, ice creams, some very special doughnuts. All diets have been considered with vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free offerings. All the ingredients for your picnic in the woodland and meadow. Check our website nearer the time for music timings. Don’t forget to dress up. Our themes are Steampunk, vintage or just a great hat. We like to think Floral Fringe is a tad eccentric and typically British. It’s going to be a fabulous weekend . The sun will shine as it always does at Floral Fringe Fair!
Date: 05 September 2026 End Date: 05 September 2026
Event Description: Scampston Hall is once again the perfect location for Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally. See huge displays of exhibits from all over the UK, with traction engines including magnificent showman’s engines and pause to listen to traditional fairground organs. Wander around displays of vintage/classic vehicles including cars, commercials, motorcycles, tractors and military vehicles. An action-packed arena programme will run throughout the weekend.
Date: 05 September 2026 End Date: 05 September 2026
Event Description: The Show is held on Redbourn Common in the centre of Redbourn Village near St Albans Hertfordshire, entry for all classic vehicles starts from Noon as we need the whole morning to set up the stage and all the stalls and entertainment. Easy access, can be reached just a few miles from M1 junction 8 or 9. The Show is also open to the public; no need to pre-book, but cash/contactless donations welcomed on the day - all proceeds go to local charities
Car Type: All classics
Number of Cars Attending: Space for 350 classic vehicles.