Listing All Classic and Vintage Motor Car Shows in the UK
Classic Motor Car Shows in May
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Classics on the Green (Croxley) Hertfordshire
- Date: 03 May 2026 End Date: 03 May 2026
- Event Description: The return of our popular show after 4 years, this time in conjunction with Hortons Steam Fair.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: TBC
- Times:11:00am to 4pm
- Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
- Area: Hertfordshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Watford & District Classic Vehicle Club
Bristol Motor Club - Castle Combe
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Spring Speedsters Raceday sets the tone for the early part of the Castle Combe season, with competitive club racing returning to the circuit after the winter break. The programme is supported by the Triple M Register and BRSCC Mini Classic Racing, alongside open paddocks, trade stands and the familiar Spring Bank Holiday atmosphere that makes this fixture a long-standing favourite.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200 on track, 50 display
- Times:1000-16:30
- Location: The Paddock Castle Combe Circuit
- Area: Wiltshire Region: South West
- Organisation: Bristol Motor Club
Ace cafe Jaguar Meet
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Jaguar Meet at the Ace cafe London
- Car Type: Jaguar
- Number of Cars Attending: max 50 medium sized vehicles
- Times:from 11:00am to 4pm
- Location: Ace Cafe N Circular road
- Area: London Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Ace Cafe London
Hungerford classic vehicle show
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Gates will be open from 0800hrs for exhibitors. Open for the general public from 1030hrs. The show finishes at 1600 hrs. There will be live music, food, bar and toilets. We look forward to welcoming you on the day. Sorry no dogs are permitted on the site. Any questions please contact myles@amtecs.co.uk.
- Car Type: all classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 200
- Times:Show 11:00> 16:00
- Location: Triangle field Priory Road
- Area: Berkshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Hungerford Rotary 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
Gawsworth Classic Cheshire
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: Gawsworth Hall, Macclesfield with hundreds of superb classic cars, auto-jumble and concours. The show which has run annually since 1998 takes the form of a static display, concours and autojumble in the grounds to Gawsworth Hall.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:starts at 10.30 am
- Location: Gawsworth Hall S of Macclesfield
- Area: Cheshire Region: North West
- Organisation: Gawsworth Hall
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
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
Cobweb Spin Winchester MG Owners Club
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 04 May 2026
- Event Description: WMGOCs first major event of 2026 will be our annual Cobweb, where we invite you to pull the MG from the garage (or Classic of any other marque), Our Cobweb Spin Event is at Hollycombe Steam Fair. Entries are on a first come first served basis. Booking https://ticketisland.azurewebsites.net/ticketi_slevent_cal3Full?bi=Hollycombe
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: .
- Times:10-00 until approx 16:00 10:00 to 4pm
- Location: Hollycombe Cl, Midhurst Rd, Liphook
- Area: Hampshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: MG Owners Club
St Mawes4 day Festival Cornwall
- Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 08 May 2026
- Event Description: A Four day Classic Car Festival in the beautiful unspoilt village of St Mawes. This is a friendly event for a maximum of 25 cars. The festival is based in St Mawes but travels all over Cornwall during the festival. The festival is designed for the enjoyment of both driver and partner, driving being interspersed with visits to interesting places and some great meals.Special concours day on the quayside on Saturday.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 25
- Times:.
- Location: The Quay St Mawes Cornwall
- Area: Cornwall Region: South West
- Organisation: Nearwater Events
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
Ace Cafe classic mini meet
- Date: 07 May 2026 End Date: 07 May 2026
- Event Description: The monthly Mod n' Mini Night (is all classic Minis) - 1st Thursday of the month at the Ace café
- Car Type: Mini
- Number of Cars Attending: max 50 medium sized vehicles
- Times:18:00 to 22:30pm
- Location: Ace cafe north Circular Rd
- Area: London Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Ace Cafe London
Marches Transport Festival at Ludlow Castle
- Date: 08 May 2026 End Date: 10 May 2026
- Event Description: Now in it's 15th year, we're proud to continue celebrating delicious food and drink from Ludlow and across the Welsh Marches, together with classic vehicles, live music, talks ' tipples and much more over the weekend - held in the stunning grounds of Ludlow Castle
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 150+
- Times:Sat 10am to 9pm, Sun 10am to 5pm
- Location: Ludlow Castle
- Area: Shropshire Region: West Midlands
- Organisation: Marches transport Festival
Castlewood 4x4 & Overlander Show Cheshire
- Date: 09 May 2026 End Date: 10 May 2026
- Event Description: The Castlewood 4×4 & Overlander Show is a one-stop shop for any 4×4 enthusiasts’ requirements with exhibitors covering all areas of interest and specialities. Thousands of 4x4s to look at and enjoy; products, equipment and Services to browse through and savour. In the heart of the show is the main arena featuring live, high-octane action. Come along, take a seat and watch extreme vehicles being tested to their limits. You can be assured to see some incredible feats of off-roading ability and expect the mud to fly!
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:10am – 4pm
- Location: Cheshire Showground, Knutsford
- Area: Cheshire Region: North West
- Organisation: Live Promotions - Events
Steam show Breamore House Hampshire
- Date: 09 May 2026 End Date: 10 May 2026
- Event Description: Within the Breamore walled garden, on the first weekend of May, is the Steam Working Weekend. Watch the Countryside Museum come alive with over a hundred exhibitors including working vintage tractors and steam engines. We hope to see you there for what will be a fantastic family day out!
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: tba
- Times:10.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Location: Breamore House Nr. Fordingbridge, Hants.
- Area: Hampshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Breamore House
Nottinghamshire County Show
- Date: 09 May 2026 End Date: 09 May 2026
- Event Description: Nottinghamshire County Show All exhibitors of veteran, vintage, classic and military vehicles are invited to start off their new season by entering the Nottinghamshire County Show.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: .
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- Organisation: Nottinghamshire county show
Arminghall Autojumble & Classic Motor Show
- Date: 09 May 2026 End Date: 09 May 2026
- Event Description: Autojumble & Classic Motor Show 100s of Classic Vehicles & Autojumble stalls fill our site Also:- Saturday 20th June Saturday 1st August Saturday 5th September
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 300-500
- Times:8.30am - 5pm
- Location: Arminghall Sale Ground Old Stoke Road Norwich
- Area: Norfolk Region: East
- Organisation: Arminghall Events
Prescott Italia
- Date: 09 May 2026 End Date: 09 May 2026
- Event Description: Our brand new all-Italian motorsport event is ‘Prescott Italia’. Prescott Italia joins the well-established event calendar bringing the glamour of Italian motoring into the heart of the Cotswolds for a unique and spell-binding event.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending:
- Times:8am - 5pm
- Location: Prescott Hill climb
- Area: Gloucestershire Region: South West
- Organisation: Bugatti Owners club - Prescott
Stirling and District Classic car show Scotland
- Date: 10 May 2026 End Date: 10 May 2026
- Event Description: Stirling and District Classic Car Club Annual Show in Aid of Charities. Overlooked by the stunning Wallace Monument and in view of the iconic Stirling Castle, the Stirling & District Classic Car Club’s annual show will take place on Sunday 10th May. The show is staged at the Games Park, Bridge of Allan (near Stirling) and has been an ever-growing event since inception in 2005. The 2023 show had over 700 vehicles registered to attend which included 47 different car clubs. There will be a very wide range of vehicles on display, including commercials, motorcycles and modern classics, along with the usual trade stands and autojumbles.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 700 in 2023
- Times:10:00am to 4:00pm
- Location: Strathallan Games Park, Bridge of Allan
- Area: Scotland Region: Scotland
- Organisation: Stirling and District Classic car club
Basingstoke Festival of Transport
- Date: 10 May 2026 End Date: 10 May 2026
- Event Description: Basingstoke War Memorial Park is once again the venue for this ever-popular event. Up to 800 assorted heritage, specialist and classic vehicles, car clubs, autojumble & trade stalls, refreshments all day, plenty of fun and games for the family All exhibitor, car club and trade enquiries - see www.bstokefot.co.uk – This is a very popular event and typical fully booked by February-bookings will open shortly.
- Car Type: All classics
- Number of Cars Attending: 900+
- Times:11am - 4.30pm
- Location: War Memorial Park, Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke
- Area: Hampshire Region: London+South East
- Organisation: Rotary Basingstoke
