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The South: heritage circuits, downland runs and the home-counties scene.

Events in South

Auctions and Autojumbles
Land Rover Monthly Newbury Autojumble and 4x4 Spares Day (Spring)
Spread over 25 acres of Berkshire countryside at Newbury Showground, this is the world's largest Land Rover and 4x4 autojumble, overflowing with classic parts, barn-find spares and motoring antiques across every square inch of the site.
Biannual: late March and early OctoberThatcham, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Heritage Transport Show
Over 1,000 vehicles spanning classic cars, steam engines, military vehicles and the South East Bus Festival fill Detling Showground in a celebration of every wheel-driven era.
Annual, AprilDetling, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
Salon Prive London 2026
Held on the immaculate lawns of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, this three-day Concours de Vente is the only judged classic car show in the UK where every car on the lawn is simultaneously offered for sale, with McLaren's championship-winning cars headlining 2026.
Annual, AprilLondon, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Organford Classic Vehicle and Steam Engine Show
Held across 50 acres of Dorset countryside at Lytchett Matravers, this beloved two-day show combines classic vehicles, military, miniature steam and autojumble with onsite camping, craft stalls and live music for a full heritage weekend.
Annual, AprilLytchett Matravers, Dorset · South
Shows and Concours
Hayling Reunion
Victory Wheelers' long-running seaside gathering on Hayling Island draws hot rods and American muscle to a coastal location in Southern Hampshire each spring, combining a relaxed show atmosphere with easy access to the seafront.
Annual, late AprilHayling Island, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Swanage Carnival Classic Motor Show
Established in 1996 and staged in Swanage's seafront car park, this charitable annual show displays over 200 pre-2000 classics while raising funds for local good causes, with a public vote for the crowd favourite making every visitor part of the judging.
Annual, AprilSwanage, Dorset · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Italian Day at Brooklands
Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis fill Brooklands Museum for one of its most flamboyant annual marque days, complete with Test Hill ascents and track demonstrations at one of motorsport's most storied venues.
Annual, early MayWeybridge, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
TVRCC Great Southern Gathering 2026
The TVR Car Club West Sussex Region fills the historic Amberley Museum with everything from pre-Grantura rarities to late T-cars, set within the heart of the South Downs National Park.
AnnualAmberley, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
BHP Show Kent 2026
The South-East's biggest single-day car show packs over 2,000 display vehicles, live performances, a kids zone and trade stands into the vast Detling Showground.
Annual, MayDetling, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Cars at Compton Abbas Airfield
An early-morning classic car gathering on the grass apron of a working grass-strip airfield in the Cranborne Chase AONB, where light aircraft movements overhead add an irresistible layer of vintage atmosphere to the 9.30am to noon meet.
Annual, May (9:30am-12pm)Compton Abbas, Dorset · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Benz on the Green
An annual charity gathering of up to 100 Mercedes-Benz and AMG cars at a Hampshire village pub green, with BBQ, pizza, free technical check-overs and a live charity raffle, now in its 19th year.
Annual, Saturday in MayFinchdean, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Classic Ford Show 2026
Europe's largest classic Ford event, held at the South of England Showground, brings hundreds of club cars, the Classic Ford Top 50, The Great Unveiling, and a packed trade village under one roof.
Annual, MayArdingly, West Sussex · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Devon Vintage Car Club Autojumble
Held inside the atmospheric South Devon Railway station yard at Buckfastleigh, this well-established autojumble is the South West's go-to grassroots parts hunt, drawing traders and barn-find bargain seekers from across Devon and beyond.
Annual, MayBuckfastleigh, Devon · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
BMW Historic Motor Club Annual Rally 2026
The UK's only club dedicated entirely to pre-500-series and classic BMW models celebrates the 90th anniversary of the legendary 328, touring North Devon for four nights from a base at the Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple.
Annual; location varies each yearBarnstaple, Devon · South
Festivals and Track Events
Isle of Wight Takeover 2026
Robin Hill Country Park becomes a European-scale gathering of modified and performance machines, complete with a live dyno, Rev Off Competition, Audio Battle and an optional Saturday night party with fireworks.
Annual, MayArreton, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
Shillingstone Steam and Vintage Rally
Organised by the Three Okefords Preservation Society in a picturesque Dorset valley between Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum, this two-day rally unites traction engines, classic cars, motorbikes and autojumble in an 83-page-programme level of enthusiast detail.
Annual, MayShillingstone, Dorset · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Isle of Wight Triumph Weekend 2026
The Triumph Sports Six Club's annual May bank-holiday pilgrimage to the island, now in its 33rd year, brings convoys of Triumphs on scenic island drives and a programme of social events at a new location.
Annual, May bank holiday weekendIsle of Wight, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
Teignbridge Classics Newton Abbot Town Centre Show
An all-marque static display wrapped around the historic Newton Abbot clocktower with live music, open to any classic and free for members, making it one of the most accessible town-centre car shows in Devon.
Annual, MayNewton Abbot, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Best of British at Brooklands
A celebration of the best of British manufacturing and motoring that combines a vast display of British marque vehicles with traditional family entertainment on the iconic Finishing Straight at Brooklands.
Annual, late MayWeybridge, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Honda Owners Club - Open Evening at Infinity Berrinsfield
A relaxed Honda owners open evening at Infinity's showroom in Berrinsfield, combining a browse of their Honda inventory with tea, coffee and cake plus member discounts in an informal club setting.
Branch social, periodicBerinsfield, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Pangbourne Classic Car Show 2026
Set within 230 acres of Berkshire AONB at Pangbourne College, this community show hosts around 500 vintage and classic vehicles and directly funds the school's own student-run Car Restoration Club.
Annual, late MayPangbourne, Berkshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Porsche at Beaulieu
Run in association with TIPEC, Simply Porsche fills Beaulieu's parkland with every air-cooled, water-cooled and electrified Porsche imaginable, with a public People's Choice Award providing genuine competition without the concours clipboard formality.
Annual, May/JuneBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
BMW G81 M3 Touring Global Meet
A world-first gathering of G81 M3 Touring owners at a BMW dealership in Croydon, bringing together one of the most desirable and rare wagons BMW has ever built for a cars-and-coffee-style morning of M-wagon celebration.
One-off inaugural global meetCroydon, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Classic Stony 2026
A beloved annual street festival in the Buckinghamshire market town that gave the world the phrase 'cock and bull story', filling the Market Square with classic and vintage vehicles from concours quality to gloriously well used, with live music all day and free entry for spectators.
Annual, early June as part of Stony Live weekStony Stratford, Buckinghamshire · South
Shows and Concours
Cowes Classics Day 2026
Set on The Parade in the heart of British yachting at Cowes, this free community event pairs over 50 classic cars with historic vessels and yachts moored at Trinity Landing for a uniquely maritime car show.
Annual, first Sunday of June, during Cowes Classics RegattaCowes, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
London Concours 2026 - Alfa Romeo Featured Class
The 10th edition of London Concours at the Honourable Artillery Company dedicates an entire judged class to Alfa Romeo, including a 1933 8C-2300 and the polarising Alfa Romeo RZ nicknamed Il Mostro.
Annual, JuneLondon, Greater London · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Historic Lotus Register Elite Summer Lunch 2026
An intimate annual riverside lunch in West Oxfordshire for fans of the Type 14 Elite and classic Lotus cars, combining scenic Thames-side countryside with expert marque conversation in an exclusive marquee setting.
AnnualBuckland Marsh, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Goddards Motor Meet - June 2026
The season-opener of Goddards' popular brewery-yard informal meet series welcomes every type of vehicle from classic cars to tractors, rewarding driver-exhibitors with a food discount in the bar.
Three Saturdays per year: June, July, August, 12:00-16:00Arreton, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
West Bay Vintage Rally
Running since 1979 and now staged at Melplash Showground near Bridport, this annual West Dorset rally is one of the county's quirkiest heritage gatherings, mixing classic cars with vintage tractors, stationary engines and trade stands on the edge of the Jurassic Coast.
Annual, JuneBridport, Dorset · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
National Mini Day 2026
The Mini Cooper Register's 40th birthday is marked at Beaulieu with club register displays, a packed Mini showfield and membership tents on the lawns of one of England's great motor museums.
Annual, typically JuneBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
RS Regional Day and Classic Car Show
A world-of-country-life day out at Exmouth's popular family attraction combining Ford RS marque passion with a broader classic car show, proving that RS devotees and all-marque fans mix beautifully in a seaside setting.
Annual, JuneExmouth, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Wight Wheels 2026
A gloriously eclectic annual show at Chale Recreation Ground where cars, bikes, trikes, planes, trains and even boats all arrive on the same showfield in one of the island's most tucked-away villages.
Annual, JuneChale, Isle of Wight · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Goodwood Breakfast Club
A free, all-welcome Sunday morning car show held at Goodwood Motor Circuit where the visitors and their own vehicles are the main attraction.
15 Jun 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Carl's Classic and Custom Meet at The Holly Blue
A welcoming Tuesday-evening pub-car-park meet in Eastbourne open to pre-1995 classics and anything genuinely interesting, making it one of the few mid-week recurring car meets on the East Sussex coast.
Monthly Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm onwardsEastbourne, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Headcorn Aerodrome Classic Car Meet
A multi-date classic and interesting vehicle gathering on a live working aerodrome near Ashford, where Spitfires, skydivers and wingwalkers share the sky while you browse the cars, cafe and free WW2 museum below.
Multiple Sundays per year (April, June, July, August, September), 10am startHeadcorn, Ashford, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Surrey Se7ens Pub Meet at The Plough, Effingham
Caterham and Lotus Seven owners have revived their pre-pandemic haunt at a classic Surrey village pub, creating one of the county's most intimate and accessible lightweight-sports-car meets on Tuesday evenings.
Third Tuesday of each month through spring and summer 2026 (trial series with view to regular slot)Effingham, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
TVR and Friends Meet - Bracknell
A long-running third-Tuesday-of-the-month evening meet in Bracknell that started as a TVR gathering but now draws Lamborghinis, Astons, Porsches, McLarens, and MX5s, making it one of Berkshire's most eclectic and high-octane informal car nights.
Third Tuesday, monthlyBracknell, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
911uk Porsche Evening at the Fairmile Pub
A beloved Surrey summer tradition running since 2005, this third-Wednesday evening meet at a riverside pub car park draws dozens of Porsches from across the South East for an informal dusk gathering with no entry formalities.
Third Wednesday, monthly April to September, 6pm till duskCobham, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Ace Cafe British Sports and Performance Cars
A focused evening meet at the iconic Ace Cafe on London's North Circular, limited to 50 British sports and performance vehicles.
17 Jun 2026London, London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Grille - Bike Night Special
An after-hours evening drive-in event at the National Motor Museum giving classic car and bike owners a unique chance to enjoy Beaulieu without the daytime crowds.
17 Jun 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Fuel Road House - Car and Bike Hangout
Set at the heart of a working Sussex farm, this family-run destination cafe with a big-burger menu actively encourages cars and bikes with an open-gates policy from Wednesday to Sunday - the farm setting makes it one of the most genuinely bizarre and wonderful petrolhead stops in the South.
Wednesday to Sunday, year-round (open-door policy)Small Dole, West Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Horton Historic Vehicle Club Evening Meet
A convivial third-Wednesday-of-the-month social held at Horton Social Club in South Gloucestershire where members debate restoration tips, plan runs and welcome anyone curious about historic vehicles over a drink.
Third Wednesday, monthly, 19:30Horton, South Gloucestershire · South
Shows and Concours
London Concours
Around 100 meticulously selected vehicles take over the manicured lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company's historic city barracks, giving central London an annual moment of concours-grade automotive beauty just minutes from the Square Mile.
Annual, JuneLondon, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
MGB Register Monthly Breakfast Meet - Kingsley Refuel Cafe
A monthly third-Wednesday breakfast pilgrimage to a cafe decorated floor-to-ceiling in classic car memorabilia on the A40 near Eynsham - the MGB Register calls it a venue that 'has to be seen to be believed', and they are right.
Third Wednesday of every month, 10:00am - 12:30pmEynsham, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Podium Presents Wheels on Wednesday
Newbury's recurring midweek car meet draws a wide cross-section of classics, hot rods and modern performance cars to a central Newbury venue, making it the most accessible weeknight fix for Berkshire enthusiasts.
Weekly, WednesdaysNewbury, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
George Hotel Dorchester Classic Car Evening Meet
A convivial third-Thursday evening gather at the historic George Hotel in Dorchester-on-Thames, combining Thames-valley pub atmosphere with a rolling display of classics on the High Street.
Third Thursday of every month from 19:00Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Horseshoes Country Pub Classic Car Meet
A welcoming monthly pub-car-park meet in the Kent countryside bringing together classics, modern classics, custom builds and hot rods with no entry fee and a proper country pub on the doorstep.
Monthly (third Thursday), confirmed June 18 2026Kent, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Summer Evening Car Meets
A themed Thursday-evening series held on the boardwalk through summer, each edition dedicated to a specific marque or genre so every week delivers a genuinely different automotive spectacle against a marina backdrop.
Weekly Thursday evenings, summer season, 7pm-9pmPort Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Club Runs and Cruises
West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club Thirsty Thursday Drive-Out
A recurring informal evening run from Newbury where WBCVC members convoy to a favourite countryside pub or yard for food, drink and relaxed automotive chat, a perfect low-key way to exercise a classic mid-week.
Recurring Thursdays (check club calendar)Newbury, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Blandford Brewery Classic Car Sunday
A relaxed summer Sunday classic car meet held at the Hall and Woodhouse Brewery in Blandford Forum, blending Dorset craft beer culture with a convivial outdoor display of classics open to all comers.
Annual, June (12pm-3pm)Blandford Forum, Dorset · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Ace Cafe Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac Meet
The 15th anniversary meeting dedicated to Ford's classic Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac models, held at the famous Ace Cafe on the North Circular.
20 Jun 2026London, London · South
Shows and Concours
BMW 02 Club Bespoke Car Show Kent
An intimate and growing annual show in Kent curated exclusively for modified and unusual classic BMWs, with the BMW 02 Club at its heart and a welcome mat out for rare and project-spec 2002s, tii models and Alpinas.
Annual, JuneKent, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
BRSCC Mazda MX-5 Mk4 Trophy 2026 Series
The newest tier of BRSCC MX-5 racing puts the current ND generation on track with optional Sadev sequential gearboxes, bridging grassroots club sport and national GT championships across a shared Production Cup calendar.
Multi-round annual series, various UK circuitsFawkham, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bird in Hand Classic Vehicle Meet
A twice-monthly pub-car-park classic meet beside a Victorian coach-house CAMRA pub in Hayle, open to pre-1990s vehicles and beloved by West Cornwall enthusiasts year-round.
Twice monthly, Saturday evenings from 6pmHayle, Cornwall · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Caffeine and Machine - The Hut, Petersfield
Caffeine and Machine's Hampshire outpost, occupying a converted former pub in Petersfield, brings the brand's classless ethos south: exceptional food and coffee, no velvet rope, and a car park that fills daily with everything from barn-find classics to current hypercars.
Open daily; rolling car meet mornings throughout the yearPetersfield, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Caffeine&Machine: The Hut - Weekends in the Yard
The southernmost outpost of the UK's cult petrolhead destination, The Hut sits at the A32/A272 crossroads in rural Hampshire and fills its yard with an eclectic, no-judgement mix of machinery every weekend.
Every weekend (Saturday and Sunday), year-round, from 9amWest Meon, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Cars & Coffee Saturdays at Re:Fuel
Re:Fuel's Saturday meet adds a second weekly dose of Devon car culture to its hard-standing paddock, with themed days rotating through marques and eras all year round alongside The Steamer coffee house.
Every Saturday, 9am-1pmCullompton, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Classic Car & Vehicle Show
Held as part of Northiam Bonfire Society's Midsummer Festival, this family-friendly village show welcomes classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and trucks on the local playing fields.
20 Jun 2026Northiam, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Classics at the Clubhouse Sandford Hampshire
Now in its sixth year, this air-cooled gathering at Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club sets classic Volkswagens, Porsches and Fiats against rolling fairways and woodland.
20 Jun–21 Jun 2026Kingsclere, Hampshire · South
Festivals and Track Events
London Historic Trophy at Brands Hatch
A brand-new race meeting celebrating Brands Hatch's centenary year, with pre-war sports cars, 1960s GTs and historic tin-tops on both the Grand Prix and Indy layouts - a genuinely once-in-a-century occasion anchored just outside London.
20 Jun–21 Jun 2026Fawkham, Kent · South
Club Runs and Cruises
London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally 2026 - 6th Energy Efficiency Trial
Over 100 EVs of every type silently convoy from Westminster to Brighton seafront in a free-entry energy-efficiency competition that doubles as the south coast's biggest public EV celebration.
Annual, JuneBrighton, East Sussex · South
Club Runs and Cruises
London to Land's End EV Rally 2026
A three-day EV adventure running from Westminster to Cornwall via Brighton seafront and Salisbury Plain, challenging drivers to find the lowest-carbon energy sources en route.
Annual, JuneLondon to Land's End, Greater London / East Sussex / Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Northiam Bonfire Society Classic Car & Vehicle Show
A community-organised classic car and vehicle show held on the village playing fields, supporting the local bonfire society.
20 Jun 2026Northiam, East Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Surrey Classic Vehicle Club Shows Season 2026
The SCVC attends a rolling programme of car-orientated and social shows across Surrey throughout the season, providing members and the public a friendly club presence at events county-wide.
Multiple dates throughout season (check club website)Various, Surrey, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Takona Coffee and Cars
Takona anchors a growing London cars-and-coffee circuit at a unique multi-use venue open to all comers on two and four wheels, free to enter and welcoming everything from pre-war classics to the latest supercars.
Recurring - check Takona social media for confirmed datesLondon, Greater London · South
Festivals and Track Events
Thruxton Retro Festival
Hampshire's Thruxton, the fastest circuit on the BTCC calendar, hosts a retro-themed tin-top festival in 2026 combining on-track Classic Touring Car Racing Club action with off-circuit show displays.
Annual (new from 2026)Andover, Hampshire · South
Festivals and Track Events
Tregrehan Speed Hillclimb Cornwall
A competitive speed hillclimb near St Austell run by Truro and District Motor Club, with a new academy programme to help newcomers enter the sport.
20 Jun–21 Jun 2026St Austell, Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Wokingham Classic Motor Show 2026
Held at Elms Field in the heart of Wokingham, this annual open-air classic motor show brings a broad parade of historic and vintage vehicles to one of Berkshire's most central town-centre green spaces on a summer Saturday.
AnnualWokingham, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Wokingham Lions Classic Motor Show Berkshire
A biennial charity classic car and motorcycle show held in the heart of Wokingham town centre, surrounded by cafes and restaurants and raising funds for local good causes.
20 Jun 2026Wokingham, Berkshire · South
Club Runs and Cruises
42nd HCVS Ridgeway Run
A 50-mile scenic convoy of historic commercial vehicles winds through the Chilterns from Henley-on-Thames to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton, now in its 42nd year.
21 Jun 2026Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Ace Cafe London - Sunday Car and Bike Meets
The legendary North Circular rock-and-roll diner that sparked British car culture in 1938 hosts themed Sunday car meets year-round, from JDM days to American muscle cruise-ins, with a full kitchen and live DJs on site.
Sundays, 09:00-17:00, themed meets throughout the year - check website for specific marque daysStonebridge, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
BHP Fuel Fest 2026
Devon's biggest car show packs Westpoint Arena with 1,500+ performance and modified vehicles, live demonstrations, and a huge family area on Father's Day Sunday.
Annual, JuneExeter, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Beaulieu Custom and American Show 2026
Held on Father's Day, this flamboyant New Forest bash puts jaw-dropping American classics and custom builds centre stage alongside fairground rides, live music and a Father's Day prize draw - one of the most fun and accessible car days in Hampshire.
Annual, Father's Day Sunday in JuneBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Berkshire Sunday Car Club Meet
An Instagram-anchored recurring Sunday car club meet based in Berkshire and coordinating informal public gatherings for a broad mix of makes and eras across the county, with a loyal following built through social media.
Recurring Sundays - check Instagram for venueBerkshire, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bracknell MX5 Meet at Pinewood Cafe
A third-Sunday monthly gathering centred on Mazda MX5s but welcoming all sports and performance cars at Pinewood Cafe in Bracknell - expect Z4s, 350Zs, and the occasional Porsche alongside the Miatas for a friendly 10am parkway breakfast.
Third Sunday, monthly, 10:00Bracknell, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Breakfast Club
A free, themed Sunday morning motoring show at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit where the visitors and their cars are the stars.
21 Jun 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Caffeine and Machine Hampshire
A battered Civic sits happily next to a hypercar at this rolling cars-and-coffee destination in Hampshire, where the only entry criteria is a shared love of anything on wheels and the coffee is genuinely exceptional.
Multiple dates throughout the year - check website for scheduleAlresford, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Cars & Coffee Sundays at Re:Fuel
Devon's self-styled 'Caffeine and Machine of the South West' opens its hard-standing paddock every single Sunday morning, welcoming anything with wheels from barn-find classics to modified daily drivers, with Thai street food and a weatherproof Falken stretch tent thrown in.
Every Sunday, 9am-1pmCullompton, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Cars at Compton Abbas
A no-pressure, no-judges classic car gather on a hilltop Dorset airfield where warbirds and pre-war saloons share the same morning air - coffee and breakfast included in the cafe overhead.
Selected Sundays monthly, 9:30am - 12pm; 2026 dates: 21 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 06 SepCompton Abbas, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Cars at The Seven Stars
A pub-anchored recurring classic car meet in Buckinghamshire that blends informal motor enthusiasm with a proper British pub backdrop, organised by the community-interest group behind several county meets.
Recurring, check organiser calendar for specific datesBuckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire · South
Shows and Concours
Concours & Classic Car Show
A concours-judged classic car show set in the attractive surroundings of Hove Park, just outside Brighton.
21 Jun 2026Brighton, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Concours and Classic Car Show, Hove Park 2026
A judged concours and classic car show set in the open parkland of Hove Park on the Sussex coast - one of the most accessible free-to-enter seaside shows in the South East, drawing classics of every era to Brighton's doorstep.
AnnualHove, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Darts Farm Classic Car Show
Pre-2000 classics only at this characterful farm-shop setting on the Exe Estuary, organised by the Estuary League of Friends, making it as much a community event as a car show.
Annual, JuneTopsham, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Deal and Walmer Classic Car Show
A seaside community show on Walmer Green welcoming pre-1990 classics and retro icons for a relaxed public display just steps from the English Channel.
Annual, JuneWalmer, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Devon Car Meets - Community Recurring Meets
A 7,000-strong Facebook community that regularly organises informal grassroots car meets at locations across Devon, from car parks to beauty spots, with no fixed venue and all makes welcome - the very definition of claimable, crowd-sourced car culture.
Recurring informal meets, frequency and venue announced via Facebook groupVarious, Devon, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Duke of London Classics & Cake Sundays
A classic car emporium turned community hub in Brentford, where the rooftop multi-storey car park hosts relaxed Classics & Cake Sunday gatherings that are as much about conversation and baked goods as horsepower.
Regular Sundays, frequency varies - check Duke of London social mediaBrentford, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Hollycombe Classic Vehicle Gathering Hampshire
A Father's Day classic car gathering set in the grounds of Hollycombe Steam in the Country, complemented by railways, fairground rides, bioscope shows and woodland gardens.
21 Jun 2026Liphook, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Hot Rod and Custom Drive-In Day Beaulieu
A Father's Day celebration at Beaulieu showcasing hundreds of custom cars and motorcycles alongside a Vintage Village, dancing and live entertainment.
21 Jun 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Inner Circle Drivers Club Cars and Coffee
A genuinely inclusive all-marque meet on the third Sunday of each month inside the Regent's Park Inner Circle, designed to be a casual and welcoming space where every car and every driver is equally at home.
Third Sunday of the month, April to September, 10am to 1pmRegent's Park, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Japanese Day
Brooklands Museum hosts a dedicated display of Japanese vehicles with Test Hill ascents and live entertainment on the historic banked circuit.
21 Jun 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Japanese Day at Brooklands
Brooklands hosts an impressive display of Japanese performance and classic cars with Test Hill ascents and live entertainment, returning earlier in the 2026 calendar following a successful debut year.
Annual, JuneWeybridge, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Newlands Corner Monthly Lotus Breakfast Meet
Running for over a decade, this all-welcome Surrey hilltop meet draws members from SELOC, the Lotus Drivers Club and Club Lotus every third Sunday, with Elans through to Emiras and the best bacon rolls in the county on hand.
Third Sunday of every month, 9am to 10:30amGuildford, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Ridgeway Motor Club - Coffee @ The Garage
Uniquely garage-hosted monthly meet at AT Automotive in Lyford, where any attendee can book a ramp slot to inspect their car with a trained mechanic on hand.
Third Sunday of every month, 09:00-12:00Lyford, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Senlac Classic Car Show & Country Fayre
A combined classic car show and country fayre held at Rye Rugby Club, blending automotive interest with traditional rural entertainment.
21 Jun 2026Rye, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Senlac Classic Car Show and Country Fayre, Rye
Held at Rye Rugby Club, this annual summer gathering combines classics, country fayre atmosphere, and East Sussex's distinctly medieval skyline as a backdrop, making it a uniquely atmospheric show in the county's oldest town.
Annual, JuneRye, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Senlac Classic Car Show and Craft Fayre
Run by the Rotary Club of Senlac St Leonards on Fathers' Day each year, this beloved Rye showpiece packs 200-plus classics, craft stalls, children's rides and a licensed bar into the beautiful surroundings of Rye Rugby Club, with all profits shared among local charities.
Annual, Father's Day Sunday, JuneRye, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sidlesham Classic Car Meet
A year-round third-Sunday meet at a village recreation ground deep in the Chichester coastal plain, just minutes from RSPB Pagham Harbour, drawing all manner of classics to one of West Sussex's most scenic informal spots.
Third Sunday, monthly, all year round except AugustSidlesham, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sidlesham Classic Car Monthly Meet
A friendly third-Sunday-of-the-month all-year-round meet at Sidlesham Memorial Recreation Ground, just minutes from Chichester Harbour, bringing together classics of all types in a quiet village setting.
Third Sunday of the month, all year roundSidlesham, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sovereign Harbour Ford Classic Meet
Classic and modern Fords gather at Eastbourne's waterfront Sovereign Harbour every third Sunday from April to September, combining seafront spectacle with a dedicated marque community.
Third Sunday, monthly, April to SeptemberEastbourne, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Stance Fever Thatcham
A recurring Berkshire stance and modified car meet anchored in Thatcham that draws lowered classics, JDM builds and custom machines in an open-format social that sits squarely at the grassroots end of the county's car culture.
Recurring (check organiser socials for exact dates)Thatcham, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Super Car Sunday
A supercar-focused gathering at Laughton Showground giving enthusiasts the chance to see high-performance exotic machinery up close.
21 Jun 2026Laughton, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Super Car Sunday Laughton
A supercar and performance car gathering at Laughton Showground in the heart of the Lewes countryside, built on a shared love of fast machines, spooling turbos and the full symphony of high-performance engines.
21 Jun 2026Laughton, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Super Car Sunday, Laughton Showground
A rare opportunity to see high-performance exotica gathered in the rural East Sussex countryside at Laughton Showground, well away from the usual urban supercar-spotting scenes.
Annual, JuneLaughton, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Surrey and Berkshire Car Meets (Community Group)
A grassroots Facebook community organising pop-up meets across Surrey and Berkshire - the spiritual home of the spontaneous Sunday-morning car park gather that needs nothing more than a shared love of motors.
Ad hoc, community-organised via Facebook group; multiple dates per month typically spring-autumnSurrey (locations vary), Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
The Custom and American Show
Custom cars, bikes and American motors fill the grounds of Beaulieu for a dedicated celebration of American and custom vehicle culture.
21 Jun 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bolney Stage Classic Car Club Night
A welcoming no-agenda pub car park classic meet in the heart of the Sussex Weald, running every second Monday of the month all year and open to owners and enthusiasts of every marque.
Second Monday of the month, all year roundBolney, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bolney Stage Monthly Classic Car Club Night
Every second Monday, owners and enthusiasts of all classic marques meet at The Bolney Stage pub in the heart of rural West Sussex for a relaxed, no-booking club night that has been a fixture on the local scene for years.
Second Monday of the month, all year roundBolney, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club Monthly Club Night
A welcoming multi-marque monthly pub gathering in Newbury where owners of everything from barn-find projects to concours classics swap restoration tips, parts leads and event recommendations over a relaxed drink.
Second Monday of each monthNewbury, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
BMW Car Club GB Cornwall Region Monthly Pub Meet
A no-fuss recurring monthly informal meet for BMW owners at the Victoria Inn in Roche, the backbone of the Cornwall BMW scene and open to all BMW enthusiasts.
Last Tuesday, monthlyRoche, Cornwall · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
C and M Yard Meet: Audi vs Mercedes - The Hut
The Hut near Petersfield runs the same marque-versus-marque Yard Meet concept as The Hill, giving the south coast Audi scene its own dedicated evening battleground for four rings vs three.
Periodic; recurring themed Yard Meets throughout the yearPetersfield, Hampshire · South
Festivals and Track Events
Caterham and Lotus Seven Club - Brands Hatch Grand Prix Track Day 2026
Club-exclusive sessions on the full Brands Hatch Grand Prix layout give Lotus Seven and Caterham drivers the rare chance to blast through Paddock Hill Bend and Druids with free instruction on offer and no mixed-traffic traffic hassle.
24 Jun 2026West Kingsdown, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Heritage Parts Centre Monthly Car Meet
A last-Wednesday-of-the-month year-round meet anchored at Heritage Parts Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea, where the stock of vintage components on the shelves provides as much inspiration as the cars outside.
Last Wednesday of every month, year-roundShoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Fourth Wednesday Evening Meet - The Fountain, Ashurst
A no-agenda, no-fee monthly pub-car-park gathering in a village local near Steyning, where any vehicle from a kit car to a supercar earns an equally warm welcome alongside great beer and a large car park.
Fourth Wednesday of the month, all year round, from 5:30pmAshurst, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Monthly Evening Meet - Storrington
Storrington and District Classic and Sportscar Enthusiasts run a year-round monthly evening social that welcomes every type of vehicle, from barn-find projects to modern supercars, with zero membership fees.
Fourth Wednesday, monthly, all year roundStorrington, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
West Sussex Mini Owners Club Monthly Meet
A free, last-Wednesday-of-the-month pub meet that has anchored Worthing's Mini community for over 30 years, offering new owners an easy front door into the classic Mini scene.
Last Wednesday of every month, 8pmWorthing, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Caffeine&Machine: The Hut - Bike Night
Every fourth Thursday evening The Hut yard is handed over entirely to two-wheeled machinery of every kind, making it one of the few free, themed evening moto-meets on Hampshire's social calendar.
Fourth Thursday of every month, from 5pmWest Meon, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
TSSC Cornwall Event 2026
A residential Triumph weekend camping at Wayfarers Caravan Park in the heart of West Cornwall, minutes from Mounts Bay, combining club camaraderie with one of the most scenic coastal settings in England.
Annual, JunePenzance, Cornwall · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Triumph Sports Six Club Cornwall Weekend 2026
A full Triumph owners' weekend in St Hilary near Penzance, putting a cluster of TR2s, Spitfires, and Heralds in one of Cornwall's most serene rural locations just minutes from the south Cornish coast.
AnnualSt Hilary, Cornwall · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Ardingly Modern Classics Meet - The Gardeners Arms
A fortnightly static car meet in the pub car park at Ardingly celebrating all makes of modern classics from the 1970s through to 2004, on the doorstep of the South of England Showground.
Second Saturday of the monthArdingly, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Broyle Country Show
A traditional country show near Lewes that incorporates classic vehicle displays alongside rural and agricultural attractions.
27 Jun–28 Jun 2026Lewes, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Broyle Country Show with Classic Cars, Lewes
Cars form part of a proper old-fashioned country show held on the Broyle estate just outside Lewes, giving classic car enthusiasts the rare pleasure of showing their vehicles against a backdrop of rural Sussex countryside and country-show traditions.
Annual, JuneLewes, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Saturdays Pub Meet - The Cottage Inn
West Berkshire's most consistent pub-based classic car gathering runs every last Saturday of the month at a countryside inn in Upper Bucklebury, with no entry fee, no pre-booking, and a cheerfully informal atmosphere that makes it the heartbeat of the local scene.
Last Saturday, monthly, year-round, 12:00 noon onwardsUpper Bucklebury, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Haddenham Classics Monthly Meet
A community-run monthly morning gathering of classic car owners set against the picturesque Buckinghamshire village backdrop of Haddenham, welcoming all makes and eras in an accessible, no-pressure format organised by a not-for-profit CIC focused on wellbeing through motoring.
Monthly, last Friday, 9am-12pmHaddenham, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Hellfire Motor Vehicle Club Meets
High Wycombe's own recurring motor-vehicle meet run by the same not-for-profit CIC behind Haddenham Classics, offering a distinct southern-Bucks venue for classic and interesting vehicle enthusiasts.
Recurring, check club calendar for specific datesHigh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Honda Owners Club Reading Branch - 65th Anniversary BBQ
The Reading branch of the Honda Owners Club celebrates the club's 65th year with a riverside BBQ at The Jolly Boatman in Kidlington, combining birthday cake and classic Honda gathering in one informal evening.
Annual branch socialKidlington, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Monthly Meet - The Three Horseshoes, Elsted
A pre-1990 classics-only breakfast meet tucked away at a country pub in the South Downs near Midhurst, with tea, coffee and hot food and the kind of patina-friendly atmosphere that makes rolling projects feel welcome.
Second Saturday of the month, all year roundElsted, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Sunday Breakfast Meet - Camelia Botnar Garden Centre
A relaxed monthly Sunday morning breakfast run that welcomes absolutely any vehicle - sports cars, classics, motorbikes and kit cars all park up together at a garden centre near Storrington with a dedicated SADCASE bay.
Second Saturday of the month, all year round, from 9:30amStorrington, West Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Tesla Owners UK Day at Bicester Heritage
A sell-out annual event at heritage motoring's spiritual home, combining Tesla track sessions, light shows, concours judging, and a rare chance to see the full range of UK-registered Teslas gathered in one place.
Annual, summer (June/July)Bicester, Oxfordshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
63rd National Austin Seven Rally at Beaulieu
The flagship national gathering of Austin Seven enthusiasts held at the world-famous Beaulieu motor museum estate, featuring Austin Seven Specials as this year's highlighted models.
28 Jun 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bexhill American Classic Car Meet
A rolling monthly gathering of American classics on the Bexhill seafront promenade beside the Art Deco De La Warr Pavilion, running every last Sunday from April to October for a Stateside flavour on the East Sussex coast.
Last Sunday of the month, April to OctoberBexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bicester Motion Scramblers Assembly - June 2026
The members-first Scramblers Assembly gives Pegasus members and guests a quieter, more intimate Sunday gathering on the historic technical site, with open specialist units and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts without the full Scramble crowds.
Quarterly (March 29, June 28, August 31, November 29 in 2026)Bicester, Oxfordshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Brooklands Museum Club Meets and Rallies
Rolling up to the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit for a club or rally meet is an unbeatable experience - the banked track and aviation hangars provide a backdrop that no retail park can rival.
Multiple dates throughout the year for different marque and club events; see brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/eventsWeybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Chesham Motor Show 2026
A free-entry high street takeover in the heart of Buckinghamshire where 130+ supercars line the pedestrianised road alongside 150+ classics and club cars in Lowndes Park, all raising funds for Chesham Valley Rotary and The Not Forgotten veterans charity.
28 Jun 2026Chesham, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Coffee and Conrods
A Buckinghamshire recurring informal car meet trading under the Men with Machines CIC umbrella, delivering the classic coffee-and-cars formula with a community not-for-profit ethos.
Recurring, check organiser calendar for specific datesBuckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Dering Arms Classic Car Meeting
A charming second-Sunday-of-the-month meet at a historic Kent village pub, complete with live music acts throughout the year and a welcoming atmosphere for VWs, Porsches, Land Rovers and kindred machinery.
Second Sunday of every monthPluckley, Kent · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Fawley Museum & Railway Visit
An invitation-only trip to a private Oxfordshire museum featuring the steepest adhesion-worked standard gauge steam railway in the country.
28 Jun 2026Fawley, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Forest Row S&C Car Club Monthly Meet
Around 100 classics and supercars fill the Riverview Business Park car park every second Sunday, served by a vintage Citroen H van and a burger van - a proper grassroots East Sussex gathering that has run year-round for many years.
Second Sunday of the month, year-round, 10am-12pmForest Row, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Idle Car Club - Cars and Coffee Barnstaple
North Devon's friendliest monthly meet welcomes everything from daily drivers to retro project cars, with no dress code or era snobbery and a community ethos that is rare in the South West.
Monthly (last Sunday, 10am-1pm)Barnstaple, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Inner Circle Drivers Club - Cars and Coffee Meet, Regent's Park
A prestige-focused informal meet anchored inside Regent's Park's historic Inner Circle, drawing supercar and grand tourer owners to one of London's most scenic car-spotting addresses on a recurring basis.
Recurring, monthlyLondon, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
London Bus Museum Summer Festival
The London Bus Museum's annual summer festival features extensive heritage bus displays, bus trips, music and children's entertainment at Brooklands.
28 Jun 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Longshore American Classic Car Meet
A monthly gathering of American classics and muscle cars at a pub car park right on the River Adur at Shoreham-by-Sea, running every last Sunday April to October.
Last Sunday, monthly, April to OctoberShoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Longshore Pub American Classic Car Meet
Shoreham-by-Sea's monthly Sunday-afternoon American classic car gathering at the Longshore pub is one of the most distinctive recurring meets on the Sussex coast, drawing US iron from April through October.
Last Sunday of the month, April to OctoberShoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Monthly Breakfast Meeting - Cross Hands, Old Sodbury
A popular monthly Sunday morning gathering beside the A46 that regularly draws around 100 vehicles and welcomes non-members.
28 Jun–27 Dec 2026Old Sodbury, South Gloucestershire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Monthly Car Meet at Solley's
A genuinely free, no-booking Sunday morning ritual on a working ice-cream farm at Ripple near Deal, drawing everything from barn-find classics to polished exotica against a backdrop of the Kent countryside.
Last Sunday of every month, 10:30amRipple, Deal, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
National Austin Seven Rally at Beaulieu
The national gathering for Austin Seven owners and enthusiasts returns to the historic grounds of Beaulieu for 2026.
28 Jun 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Opi Classics American Autojumble and Swap Meet
A monthly American car autojumble and swap meet at Woodside Farm near Newbury - one of Berkshire's most distinctive recurring car events and a magnet for muscle car and American classic enthusiasts hunting parts and talking horsepower.
Last Sunday, monthlyNewbury, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets
The second fortnightly slot in the same month means Port Solent is practically a fixture on every Hampshire enthusiast's calendar, with the last-Sunday edition often drawing the largest and most eclectic field.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 9am-12pm (this entry tracks the last-Sunday occurrence)Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Romney Marsh Classic Bikejumble and Ride-In Show - June 2026
One of the South East's most relaxed classic motorcycle events lets riders simply turn up, pay the gate price and be entered into the Ride-In Show, with cash prizes and a large autojumble at Hamstreet, Kent.
28 Jun 2026Hamstreet, Near Ashford, Kent · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Romney Marsh Classic Motorcycle Autojumble and Ride-In Show (June)
Running since 1992 and now in its 34th year, this Romney Marsh institution blends a classic motorcycle autojumble with a ride-in show in the unique flatlands of the Kent coast.
Biannual, June and SeptemberHamstreet, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
SADCASE Car Show at Amberley Museum
West Sussex's most eclectic annual car show sees over 1,650 SADCASE members roll anything from a Ferrari to a vintage tractor into the chalk-quarry setting of Amberley Museum, making it unmissably bizarre and wonderful.
Annual, typically late JuneAmberley, West Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply French
Every French classic car is welcome at this Gallic-themed rally day set within the picturesque Beaulieu estate.
28 Jun 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
South Oxfordshire Car Club Cars and Coffee
A roving last-Sunday-of-the-month summer Cars and Coffee hosted by South Oxfordshire Car Club, welcoming all marques at handpicked pub and venue locations across the county.
Last Sunday of every month, March to SeptemberSouth Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Summer Classic Gathering and Autojumble at Brooklands 2026
Brooklands Museum's annual summer celebration places a vast display of classic vehicles and an autojumble on the very concrete where Edwardian racers first hit 100mph - a unique combination of living history and treasure-hunting in Surrey.
Annual, late JuneWeybridge, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Surrey Mustang Owners Club - Show and Shine at The Fairmile
A fortnightly Sunday morning show-and-shine at a characterful Surrey pub car park where Mustangs of every generation line up alongside invited guests, making it one of the most accessible Americana meets in the Home Counties.
Roughly fortnightly Sundays and monthly Tuesday evenings throughout the year; see surreymustangownersclub.co.uk/our-diaryCobham, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Totnes Classic Car Show at Staverton
Totnes Rotary stages this relaxed all-marque show beside the Dart Valley, combining pre-event entry with a walk-in welcome and a genuinely local South Devon atmosphere that keeps the focus firmly on the cars.
Annual, JuneStaverton, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
West Cornwall Family Car Show
A full club event with shelter and catering throughout the day, returning for another year in West Cornwall.
28 Jun 2026West Cornwall, Cornwall · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Porsche Club GB London Region - Monthly Meet at Ace Cafe
The Porsche Club GB London Region commandeers the iconic Ace Cafe every month for a Porsche-only evening meet, making the historic NW10 forecourt a Zuffenhausen-approved parking lot under the neon lights.
Monthly, check Porsche Club GB London Region calendar for exact date, from 18:00Stonebridge, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
AMOC Area 16 Car Display at Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne
Area 16 brings a curated Aston Martin car display to Eastbourne's seafront Magnificent Motors event on the Western Lawns, making it one of the most scenic marque showcases in southern England.
AnnualEastbourne, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
AMOC Area 16 Monthly Social and Lunch at The Five Bells
Open to all Aston Martin enthusiasts regardless of membership, this monthly Sussex lunch meet at the Five Bells in Chailey blends great food with an informal, relaxed marque social.
MonthlyChailey, East Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Bristol Owners Club Annual Concours 2026
Held in the gracious grounds of the RAC Club at Epsom, this members concours gathers the full breadth of Bristol Cars production history in a single afternoon of judged, low-key competition.
AnnualEpsom, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Classic Car Show at East Kent Railway
Classic cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes gather at the East Kent Railway's Shepherdswell station, turning a working heritage railway halt into a charming multi-vehicle outdoor display.
AnnualShepherdswell, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
Exmouth Rotary Club Classic Car and Motorbike Show
A free-to-attend charity show on Exmouth's seaside Imperial Recreation Ground, welcoming classics and motorbikes alike in a breezy Jurassic Coast setting with a relaxed holiday-crowd atmosphere.
Annual, summer (date TBC for 2026)Exmouth, Devon · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Ford Sidevalve Owners Club Events 2026
The only UK club dedicated to Ford's pre-war and post-war sidevalve models, from the Model Y to 100E Anglias, stages a programme of meets and shows that keeps Britain's oldest Blue Oval machinery on the road and in the spotlight.
Annual programme, multiple datesVarious, Various · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Heritage Parts Centre Weekday Evening Car Meet
A pop-up evening car meet hosted by Heritage Parts Centre at their Shoreham-by-Sea workshop, pairing good coffee and food with a rolling collection of classics and interesting machines in the car park of one of the UK's best-known classic parts suppliers.
Recurring pop-up weekday evenings, check organiser for datesShoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Miata Trophy - Brands Hatch Grand Prix Round 2026
Mk3 and Mk4 MX-5s go door-to-door on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit as part of the GT World Challenge Europe weekend, giving spectators world-class support racing with the most accessible sports car on the planet.
Annual round within 7-round season (Saturdays)Fawkham, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Nicholas Mee and Co Aston Martin Coffee Morning
The specialist Aston Martin dealer's recurring open garage mornings near London offer barista coffee, hot food, showroom access and workshop tours, drawing Aston owners from across the South East for a low-key but quality marque meet.
Multiple times per year (check website)London area, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Oxfordshire Car Meets (OCM) Monthly Meet
A grassroots monthly all-marque meet organised through a 1,600-member Facebook community and Instagram group, with photographer coverage and a rotating calendar of Oxfordshire venues.
Monthly (check Instagram/Facebook for exact date and venue)Oxfordshire (rotating), Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Phyllis Tuckwell Motor Show
A hospice charity classic show held at a private Churt estate with exclusive access to an owner's personal collection of over 60 pristine classics, 100 vintage petrol pumps and thousands of pieces of motoring memorabilia.
Annual (date TBC; check organiser website)Churt, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Monthly Evening Meet at Amberley Museum
A no-membership, no-fee club where sports cars, classics, kit cars, supercars and even EVs park up together at the spectacular Amberley Museum on summer Wednesday evenings from May to September.
First Wednesday, monthly, May to September, from 5:10pmAmberley, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Summer Evening Meet at Amberley Museum
SADCASE's no-fee monthly evening gathering sets classic cars, motorbikes, kit cars and even tractors against the extraordinary open-air industrial backdrop of Amberley Museum, with cafe food and zero membership required to attend.
First Wednesday of the month, May to September, from 5:10pmAmberley, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE at Amberley Museum Evening Meet
No membership fees, no agenda - just classic cars, sports cars, bikes, kit cars and even electric vehicles gathering at a working open-air museum on the first Wednesday of each summer month in the West Sussex Downs.
First Wednesday of the month, May to September 2026, from 5:10pmAmberley, West Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Scottish Classic Sports & Saloon Championship / Historic Modsports - Thruxton Retro
The Scottish Classic Sports and Saloon Championship and Historic Modsports Series travel south to Thruxton's high-speed Hampshire circuit for the Thruxton Retro event in July.
1 Jul 2026Andover, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Six Bells Cliffe Classic Car Meet
A long-running, relaxed monthly evening pub meet in the village of Cliffe on the North Kent marshes, attracting a varied mix of retro, classic and performance cars to one of the county's flattest and most atmospheric spots.
Monthly evening meet (approximate first Wednesday of month, confirm via organiser)Cliffe, Rochester, Kent · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Smeatharpe Airfield Steam Rally and Autojumble
A full-spectrum Devon gathering at a former wartime airfield near Honiton, mixing steam engines, classic cars, commercial vehicles, military hardware, and a genuine autojumble on a site dripping with rural character.
Annual, summerHoniton, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sovereign Harbour Classic Car Meet
A monthly waterfront classic car meet at Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour marina, running April to September, with a WW2 museum, cafe and bar on site making it a full morning out by the sea.
Monthly, April to SeptemberEastbourne, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sussex EVs Summer Showcase at Lancing Beach Green
The south coast's biggest grassroots EV meet features a coordinated convoy arrival, Tesla light shows, V2L demos, converted classic EVs and a welcoming gazebo hub right on the beach.
Annual summer flagship; additional regular meetups throughout the yearLancing, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
TSSC Devon Monthly Meet - The Star Inn, Liverton
The TSSC Devon area's well-established monthly meet at The Star Inn, Liverton is one of the South West's most consistent Triumph gatherings, keeping a large geographic community of Herald, Spitfire and TR owners connected year-round.
MonthlyLiverton, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
TVRCC Mid Kent Monthly Regional Meet
A South East pub meet drawing TVR owners from the Garden of England, mixing pre-Grantura classics with T-cars and Sagaris in a convivial monthly social setting.
Monthly (contact Regional Organiser for exact date and venue)Mid Kent (venue via RO), Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
The Walled Garden Buckinghamshire Midweek Meet
A midweek escape from the ordinary tucked inside a historic walled garden setting in Buckinghamshire, pitched at working-from-home enthusiasts wanting a relaxed mid-morning dose of cars and like-minded company without the weekend crowds.
Recurring midweekBuckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Three Horseshoes Elsted Car Meet
Tucked into a South Downs valley pub near Midhurst, this intimate recurring West Sussex car meet draws classics and sports cars to one of the county's most scenic pub settings.
Recurring; check thecardenstorage.co.uk for confirmed datesElsted, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Victory Wheelers Monthly Meet
The South Coast's longest-running custom, American and hot rod club, founded in Portsmouth in 1977, holds bi-monthly informal Wednesday evening meets open to all petrolheads in Southern Hampshire.
First and third Wednesday of each monthPortsmouth area, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Worthing Seafront Mini Show
The West Sussex Mini Owners Club lines Worthing's seafront promenade with Minis of every era for free - a salty, sociable seaside show that is as welcoming to a bog-standard 1275 as to a full-race Cooper S.
1 Jul 2026Worthing, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bull Inn Rolvenden Classic Car Meet
A monthly first-Thursday pub meet in the picture-postcard Weald village of Rolvenden drawing VW, Porsche and Land Rover owners into a genuinely convivial setting that other vehicles of interest are warmly invited to join.
First Thursday of every month, April to OctoberRolvenden, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Cars and Cuppas Evening Meet at Greendale Farm Shop
The monthly after-dark sibling to the Cars and Cuppas Sunday morning meet, running themed evening editions - past themes have included German vs JDM head-to-heads - at a working Devon farm shop with licensed refreshments.
Monthly evening meet, check carsandcuppas.com for exact datesFarringdon, Exeter, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Millets Motoring Meet
A long-running first-Thursday classic car breakfast gather at a working farm centre near Abingdon, drawing 170-plus cars in summer from Model T Fords to modern Ferraris.
First Thursday of every month, all year, 09:30-12:00Abingdon, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Porsche & Pizza Night at Hexagon Classics
Hexagon Classics hosts a Thursday evening Porsche-focused social at their London showroom, combining rare inventory on the floor with pizza and a genuinely knowledgeable crowd of owners and enthusiasts.
Recurring Thursday evenings - check Hexagon Classics social media for confirmed datesLondon, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Selsey Monthly Informal Car Meet
A relaxed first-Thursday-of-the-month evening gathering behind the fire station in the seaside town of Selsey, where everyone is welcome and the Chichester coastal air sharpens any engine note.
First Thursday of every month (evening)Selsey, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
WSCC Dorset Area Monthly Meet
Kit-car faithful (and curious bystanders) gather for an all-welcome monthly pub natter at The Crown Inn Bridport - Westfield ownership is emphatically optional and the chat is reliably excellent.
First Thursday of every month, 19:30Bridport, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Car Nights on Poole Quay
Themed Friday-evening meets on one of England's most photogenic working quays - a different marque spotlight each week from air-cooled VWs to Japanese classics, all framed by Poole Harbour at dusk.
Every Friday evening, 6pm - 9pm, 3 Jul to 28 Aug 2026Poole, Dorset · South
Shows and Concours
Cofton's American Car Show Weekend
A seaside holiday-park show in Dawlish that sends its classic American cars and hot rods on a cruise through the coastal roads of Dawlish, with People's Choice and Best In Show trophies voted by the public.
Annual, first weekend of JulyDawlish, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Lion and Sun Tavern Classic and Unusual Vehicle Meet
A Buckinghamshire pub-anchored informal meet drawing enthusiasts of older, unusual, and rarer vehicles for relaxed conversation and curiosity - exactly the kind of low-key grassroots gathering that keeps county car culture alive between the big shows.
MonthlyBuckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Lion and Sun Tavern Informal Vehicle Meet
A low-key Buckinghamshire pub-yard gathering for owners of older, unusual, and rarer vehicles, offering a free, sociable evening format that keeps the grassroots meet scene alive in the county.
Recurring informal meet, check organiser for datesBuckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Mercedes Benz Club Sunset Meet at Compton Abbas
A relaxed Friday-evening sunset meet high on the Dorset escarpment where three-pointed-star owners of every generation share drinks, food and Dorset panoramas in genuinely cracking fashion.
Selected Friday evenings throughout 2026 season, 5:30pm - 8:30pmCompton Abbas, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Re:Fuel Monthly Retro Evening
A dedicated dusk-til-dark celebration of classic, vintage and retro vehicles at Devon's premier car venue, where period machines gather under the Falken stretch tent on a weekday evening - a Devon rarity in any format.
Monthly evening, typically first Friday of the month, 6pm onwardsCullompton, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Breakfast at Brown's
A free, no-booking-required classic and performance car breakfast gathering at a working farm in rural West Berkshire, running every first Saturday of the month all year round and drawing a loyal mix of classics, bikes, and modern performance cars from across the Thames Valley.
First Saturday, monthly, year-round, 10:00-12:00Leckhampstead, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show
A two-day classic and steam vehicle show held at Moor Farm near Weymouth, combining vintage machinery, classic cars and motorbikes in a working farmyard setting just inland from the Dorset coast.
Annual, JulyChickerell, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Dorset Car Club Saturday Start Ups
New for 2026, the Dorset Car Club's informal Saturday morning meets at Compton Abbas Airfield are an easy open-door for enthusiasts to show their car, meet potential new club mates and eat well at the Lore of the Sky restaurant.
Selected Saturdays throughout 2026 season, morningCompton Abbas, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
M Powered Collective - Breakfast at Penelope's - M-Class Morning
A BMW M-focused informal meet set in a stylish London venue, where the pre-requisite is owning or appreciating an M-badged machine and the format is as simple as breakfast, conversation, and a car park full of serious hardware.
Recurring, Saturday mornings - check Eventbrite for individual datesLondon, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Porsche Club GB Saturday Start Ups
A new-for-2026 informal Porsche morning meet at a working airfield cafe in Dorset, combining flat-caps-off flat-four chatter with a proper full-English breakfast and views across the Cranborne Chase.
Recurring Saturdays, 2026 seasonCompton Abbas, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sturminster Newton Classic Car and Bike Enthusiasts Meet
A long-running first-Saturday-of-the-month informal meet held in the Railway Gardens of this pretty North Dorset market town, welcoming classic cars, sports cars and bikes for a 9am to noon gathering with no booking required.
First Saturday of each month, 9am-12pmSturminster Newton, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sturminster Newton Classic Car and Bike Meet
A monthly grassroots meet in a handsome Blackmore Vale market town - cars and bikes park up at the station car park with excellent coffee shops within easy walking distance and zero admission charge.
Monthly, Saturday morningSturminster Newton, Dorset · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Swedish Takeover
Volvo clubs from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire unite for a dedicated Swedish marque gathering at Beaulieu.
4 Jul 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Ace Cafe London Car Club Monthly Meet
The Ace Cafe Club runs a dedicated monthly car-club meet distinct from its themed Sundays, giving London's grassroots car community a recurring anchor point at the most iconic roadside cafe in British motoring history.
Monthly - check acecafe.com/monthly-meets and Ace Cafe Facebook for datesStonebridge, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Berkshire Motor Show and Reading Pageant 2026
A long-running Prospect Park spectacle drawing over 4,000 visitors with classic cars, trucks, bikes and a funfair, raising funds for local Berkshire charities with free pedestrian entry.
Annual, early JulyReading, Berkshire · South
Festivals and Track Events
Bicester Heritage Scramble 2026
A recurring series of Sunday sell-out gatherings inside a genuine wartime RAF base, where pre-war Bentleys might park next to Group B rally cars and nobody knows what will appear around the next hangar corner.
Multiple Sundays throughout the year; dates announced rolling via bicesterheritage.comBicester, Oxfordshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Brooklands Museum Club Meets and Rally Days
The birthplace of British motorsport hosts regular marque-day and club rally gatherings throughout 2026, letting youngtimer and classic owners park where legends once raced on the banked concrete.
Multiple dates throughout the year (varies by marque day)Weybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
COOPS Classic Car And Vehicle Show
Held alongside the Morden Funday with all proceeds going to charity, this inclusive show welcomes every type of classic vehicle from pristine originals to rat rods, with cash prizes and trophies.
5 Jul 2026Morden, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Cars on the Quay, Christchurch
A recurring Sunday waterside classic car display on Christchurch Quay, where the medieval priory and tidal harbour form an extraordinary backdrop for an accessible, free-entry meeting of enthusiasts every couple of months.
Recurring Sundays, multiple dates per year, 11am-5pmChristchurch, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Dorset Car Meets
A community-driven organiser plugging the gap in the Poole and Bournemouth events calendar, bringing regular public car meets to South Dorset for owners of everything from daily hatchbacks to full-build track weapons.
Regular basis, dates announced via Facebook pagePoole, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Dorset EVs Monthly Meetup
A relaxed park-up-and-plug-in community gathering rotating around Dorset market towns and coastal spots, giving Dorset EV drivers a regular local forum for chat, cake and charging comparisons.
MonthlySwanage / rotating Dorset venues, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Dubs at Stowford, Ilfracombe
A VW-focused informal meet at Stowford Farm Meadows near Ilfracombe, one of North Devon's most scenic campsite venues, drawing air-cooled Beetles, Bays, and modern VAG machines to a field backdrop on the edge of Exmoor.
Recurring seasonal meet, check local calendar for datesIlfracombe, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Evegate Retro Automotive Breakfast Meet
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet runs every first Sunday of the month at the charming Evegate Retail and Artisan Park, pulling in a wide mix of modified, JDM and retro machinery for an early-morning community gathering.
First Sunday of the monthAshford, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Goodwood Sunday Breakfast Club (Audi-welcoming monthly meet)
Goodwood's free monthly breakfast meets run May to August on the famous motor circuit with an early 7:30am start, and regularly attract strong Audi representation as part of their all-marques informal display.
Monthly, May to August, Sunday mornings 7:30am to middayGoodwood, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Headcorn Classic Car Meet
A grassroots monthly gathering for classics, customs and anything different run near Headcorn aerodrome on the Kent/Sussex border - contact Dave to display and turn up for an unhurried, no-frills morning with proper enthusiasts.
Monthly; check headcornclassiccarmeet@gmail.com for exact SundaysHeadcorn, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Idle Car Club Cars and Coffee - North Devon
North Devon's own monthly Cars and Coffee rotates between Barnstaple and Roundswell, regularly drawing up to 100 vehicles including everything from project cars to polished exotics, all at a community-first £5-per-car entry.
Monthly, Sunday, 10am-1pm; venue rotates between Barnstaple and RoundswellBarnstaple, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Motorcycle Day
A vast display of motorcycles takes over Brooklands Museum with race starts, demonstrations and Test Hill ascents on the legendary banked track.
5 Jul 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Nissan Figaro Owners Club Chapter Meets
The Figaro Owners Club runs over 35 events a year across regional chapters, turning Britain's roads into a rolling pastel-coloured carnival of the most charming retro-kei Nissan ever sold on UK streets.
Multiple times monthly, year-round, via chapter calendarVarious, Various · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Sunday Breakfast Meet - Pagham Beach Cafe
SADCASE members and guests roll up to a beachside West Sussex cafe for a Sunday breakfast run, with cars parked informally against a coastal backdrop and all vehicles welcome from 9am.
Occasional Sunday mornings; check sadcasecarclub.co.uk for next datePagham, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SCM Cars and Coffee at Mercedes-Benz World
Surrey Car Meet's flagship breakfast gathering on the legendary Brooklands site draws a wild spread of supercars, classics and hot hatches against a backdrop of motoring history that no car park can replicate.
Periodic Sundays throughout the year, typically every 6-8 weeks; check surreycarmeet.co.uk for next confirmed dateWeybridge, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Land Rover
Land Rover owners and enthusiasts converge on Beaulieu for a dedicated display day in the New Forest.
5 Jul 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Land Rover at Beaulieu
Every age and model of Land Rover is welcomed onto the museum's parkland for this annual summer drive-in, with a People's Choice Award voted by the public and club convoy booking available.
Annual, first Sunday in JulyBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Singer Motor Club Day at Goddards
A rare island gathering of Rootes and British classics hosted on Goddards Brewery's sunlit lawn, organised by the Singer Motor Club and open to all owners of British marques.
5 Jul 2026Arreton, Isle of Wight · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Sunday Drive - Aylesbury Breakfast Meet
A curated limited-entry Sunday morning drive based in Aylesbury with breakfast included, delivering the rare combination of a gated informal meet and a proper sit-down feed in the Buckinghamshire countryside.
Periodic Sundays, check Eventbrite for datesAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Sussex EVs Monthly Meetup - Brighton
A welcoming, low-key monthly gathering for EV drivers and the EV-curious across the Brighton and Horley area, combining community chat with real-world advice on living with electric cars.
MonthlyBrighton, East Sussex · South
Club Runs and Cruises
TSSC Devon All Triumph Run
A laid-back 120-mile non-competitive social drive through Devon, open to all Triumph clubs, starting from two points (Exeter and Lifton) and finishing in Okehampton, celebrating the marque across some of England's finest scenery.
Annual, summerExeter, Devon · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Tesla Owners UK - South East England Regional Meet
The official Tesla Owners UK South East chapter runs regular regional gatherings combining coffee, joint drives and direct owner-to-Tesla management feedback, open to all Tesla owners in the region.
Regular regional meets throughout the yearSouth East England (rotating), Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Truro Classic Car Show 2026
Classic and vintage cars spanning over a century take over Truro city centre streets, with automobilia stalls, autojumble, and live music all completely free to attend.
Annual, summer SundayTruro, Cornwall · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
UK Electric Vehicle Owners Club London Meet
With over 20,000 members, the UK's largest EV owners club runs recurring public London-area meets open to drivers of every brand, making it the definitive multi-marque EV social in the South.
Regular meets, check Facebook page for datesLondon, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Vans and Campers at Re:Fuel
Devon's only dedicated van and camper-van informal meet draws a wonderfully eclectic crowd of VW Bay windows, split-screens, classic Transits and modern builds to Re:Fuel's spacious paddock for a relaxed monthly gathering.
Monthly, Sunday, check re-fuel.co.uk calendar for exact dateCullompton, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Wheels on the Waterfront - Eastbourne Marina
A free classic car breakfast meet right on Eastbourne's waterfront, running the first Sunday of each month from May to October and offering a breezy coastal backdrop for an eclectic mix of classics.
First Sunday of the month, May to OctoberEastbourne, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Wheels on the Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour
Set against the largest marina complex in northern Europe, this monthly harbourfside classic car show run by the Past N Curious car club draws everything from pre-war rarities to modern exotica against a backdrop of sea air and yacht masts.
First Sunday, monthly April to October, 9am-12:30pmEastbourne, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Woking Cars and Coffee
A grassroots Woking-based cars-and-coffee gathering that has been running monthly meetups giving local enthusiasts a no-pressure forum to turn up, park and talk cars in the heart of Surrey's most car-proud town.
Monthly; check Facebook group for confirmed venue and date each monthWoking, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Ace Cafe London - Porsche Club GB Monthly Meet
The legendary North Circular diner that ignited the original cafe-racer scene now hosts a monthly Porsche-only evening meet from 6pm - expect air-cooled icons and water-cooled weapons crammed into the forecourt of a living piece of British motoring history.
Monthly (evening, typically first Monday); confirm at porscheclubgb.com/regions/londonStonebridge, Greater London · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Austin A30/A35 Owners Club Monthly Meet
A first-Monday-of-the-month classic car meet open to all marques, held at the Inn on the Park in Hailsham's Deanland Wood Park, organised by the Austin A30/A35 Owners Club in the quiet East Sussex countryside.
First Monday of the month, all yearGolden Cross, Hailsham, East Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Aylesbury MG Club - 40th Anniversary Pride of Ownership
The Aylesbury MG Club's signature annual Pride of Ownership event, open to members of both main MG clubs and local classic car enthusiasts, marking the club's 40th anniversary.
7 Jul 2026Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Aylesbury MG Club Monthly Meet
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, this informal first-Tuesday-of-the-month gathering in Buckinghamshire is affiliated to both the MGCC and MGOC and has grown to around 100 members who meet in the time-honoured noggin-and-natter tradition.
First Tuesday of every monthAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Club Triumph Monthly Meet - Farmer Johns
A first-Tuesday-of-the-month recurring Triumph and classic car meet at Farmer Johns, part of Club Triumph's nationwide network of informal local gatherings that keeps the marque community alive between national events.
First Tuesday of each monthUnknown, Unknown · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Club Triumph Monthly Meet - The Tweseldown
A convivial first-Tuesday-of-the-month Triumph meet at The Tweseldown pub in Hampshire, part of Club Triumph's southern chapter network and a reliable date in the calendar for Spitfire, TR and Dolomite owners.
First Tuesday of each monthFleet, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
RM Sotheby's The Woodcote Park Auction
RM Sotheby's annual summer UK sale held at the exclusive Woodcote Park estate in Epsom, offering a highly curated selection of blue-chip collector cars in an intimate country-house setting.
AnnualEpsom, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Royal Automobile Club Concours at Woodcote Park 2026
Nestled inside the RAC's private Epsom estate between the British Grand Prix and the Festival of Speed, this boutique concours pairs curated show cars with an RM Sotheby's live auction in one of the most prestigious yet intimate settings on the summer motor week calendar.
Annual, JulyEpsom, Surrey · South
Festivals and Track Events
Festival of Speed
One of the world's most celebrated automotive events, held at Goodwood House, featuring hillclimb runs and an enormous variety of motorsport machinery.
9 Jul–12 Jul 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
The world's largest motorsport garden party gathers the planet's rarest and most glamorous cars on Goodwood's famous hillclimb over four days.
9 Jul–12 Jul 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Kent Classic and Sports Car Club Monthly Evening Meet
One of Kent's longest-running enthusiast gatherings, meeting monthly since 2000 at The Three Mariners pub in Rainham for an informal social evening of cars, drinks and good causes.
Second Thursday of every month, from 6:00pmRainham, Gillingham, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
BRSCC Kent Models Mazda MX-5 Championship - Brands Hatch Season Opener
The oldest and most fiercely contested Mk1 MX-5 race series in the UK opens its season at Brands Hatch Indy, three 20-minute races back-to-back delivering the purest, budget-accessible form of sports car club racing available.
Multi-round annual series, various UK circuitsFawkham, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
Goodwood Festival of Speed
The world's greatest motorsport garden party reliably stages American muscle cars and hot rods on its celebrated hillclimb each summer, attracting owner-drivers of Chargers, Mustangs and street rods alongside the world's rarest racing machinery.
Annual, JulyChichester, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Surrey Classic Vehicle Club Monthly Meet
One of Surrey's longest-running classic vehicle clubs gathers on the second Friday of every month, making it a reliable anchor meet for anyone with a pre-2000 motor and a free Friday evening.
Second Friday of every monthSurrey (check surreyclassicvehicleclub.com for venue), Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
AROC Kent and East Sussex Section Breakfast Meet
A monthly morning gathering of Alfa Romeo owners across Kent and East Sussex, rotating between characterful local cafes and diners with cars parked up for admiring over a full English.
Monthly, Saturday or Sunday, 9amEdenbridge, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
BMW Day at Re:Fuel Cullompton
The BMW Car Club GB Devon Region descends on Re:Fuel for a dedicated BMW-themed day at Devon's flagship car venue, blending marque pride with the open, all-welcome paddock atmosphere that has made Re:Fuel a South West institution.
Annual, check BMW Car Club GB Devon calendarCullompton, Devon · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Barons Manor Park Classics South - Southampton Classic Car Auction July 2026
Held in a purpose-built auction facility on the edge of the New Forest near Southampton, this relaxed no-frills classic sale draws buyers from across the South Coast and offers genuine barn-find potential in every catalogue.
8 auctions annuallyMarchwood, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Historic Vehicle Gathering
An annual gathering of historic vehicles set in the grounds of the historic Powderham Castle near Exeter.
11 Jul–12 Jul 2026Kenton, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Monthly Classic Car Meet
Storrington and District Classic and Sportscar Enthusiasts gather on the second Saturday of every month at The Spur in Slindon Common, giving West Sussex classic owners a relaxed all-marque morning meet in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Second Saturday of the month, all year roundArundel, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SADCASE Second Saturday Morning Meet
A relaxed all-year Saturday-morning gathering anchored at a West Sussex venue, where SADCASE's eclectic 1,650-strong membership turns out classics, sports cars, motorbikes and kit cars for coffee and conversation with zero agenda.
Second Saturday of the month, all year roundStorrington, West Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
The Big Land Rover Fest Newbury 2026
Billed as the biggest Land Rover festival of its kind in Europe, this brand-new two-day extravaganza at Newbury Showground combines a purpose-built off-road course, autojumble village, club displays and live music under canvas.
11 Jul–12 Jul 2026Thatcham, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Adwell Vintage Vehicle Show 2026
Classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and caravans are displayed around a private lake in the sweeping Oxfordshire parkland of Adwell House, with a brand-new autojumble added for 2026 and gardens otherwise open only three times a year.
Annual (July)Thame, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
BMW Car Club GB Cornwall Region Breakfast Meet
A seasonal Sunday breakfast meet rotating around the best independent cafes and bakeries in Cornwall, from Origin Coffee in Helston to the Gorse Bakery near Perranporth, giving every visit a fresh destination.
First or Second Sunday, monthly (quieter months)Cornwall (rotating venues), Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Classic Car Show
A classic car show set within the fascinating Amberley Museum, combining automotive interest with the museum's wide-ranging industrial heritage collections.
12 Jul 2026Amberley, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Vehicle Meet at The Flowing Spring
Tucked on the edge of the Chilterns on the Henley Road just minutes from Reading, this Sunday morning classic car and bike meet at the Flowing Spring pub runs every second Sunday April to October and is celebrated for its welcoming mix of vehicles and CAMRA-listed real ales.
Second Sunday, monthly, April to October, 09:30-11:30Playhatch, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Cornwall Sports Car Club Monthly Sunday Meet
Cornwall's longest-running sports-car social gathers all-marque open-top drivers at the Penventon Hotel before fanning out on curated back-road runs to hidden Cornish lunch spots each month.
Second Sunday, monthlyRedruth, Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Heathfield and Waldron Classic and EV Vehicle Show
A Rotary-charity fundraiser in rural East Sussex combining 400-plus classic and vintage vehicles with a dedicated Sussex EVs club display, making it one of the few shows in the South where ICE classics and modern EVs share the same field.
AnnualHeathfield, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Hook Norton Brewery Classic Car and Motorcycle Meet
A second-Sunday staple at the yard of the legendary Victorian tower brewery in Hook Norton, drawing well over 150 cars on warm days to a setting that smells of hops and history.
Second Sunday of every month, January to October, 10:00-13:00Hook Norton, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Mudeford Meet
Every second Sunday of the month, classics, American muscle and hot rods line up on Mudeford Quay with the added bonus of a harbour ferry, beach, pub and children's play area making it genuinely the most family-friendly car meet on the Dorset coast.
Second Sunday of every month, 2pm onwardsChristchurch, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Porsches, Supercars and Modern Classics - Regent's Park Cars and Coffee
Up to 200 cars gather on the second Sunday of every month in the Inner Circle of Regent's Park, making it the most accessible and scenically photogenic recurring cars-and-coffee meet in central London.
Second Sunday of the month, 8am to 12pmRegent's Park, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - July (2nd Sunday)
Mid-summer edition of the flagship Port Solent fortnightly series, when the marina is at its busiest and the car park display reflects the full breadth of Hampshire's enthusiast community from sub-1000cc minis to high-six-figure exotica.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 9am-12pmPort Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Purley Sports Club Charity Classic and Super Car Show 2026
A charity-focused South London supercar and classic car display hosted at Purley Sports Club, giving spectators close access to prestige machinery while raising funds for local good causes.
Annual, summerPurley, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
QS Car Club Bristol Monthly Breakfast Meet
Born in Queen Square in 2009 and now attracting 500-plus cars each month to rotating Bristol landmark venues, this is one of the largest and most welcoming free monthly car meets in the entire UK.
Second Sunday, monthlyBristol, City of Bristol · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Supercars of Surrey - Supercar Meet
A reservation-only supercar and high-performance car gathering in Surrey with coffee on-site, striking the rare balance between exclusive access and an open, enthusiast-welcoming atmosphere.
Recurring periodic meets throughout the year; exact dates announced via Instagram @supercars_of_surrey_ and FacebookSurrey (venue varies - check Instagram), Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
The Forest Row S&C Car Club Riverview Meet
East Sussex's longest-running informal mixed meet packs classics, retros, and supercars into a tucked-away business-park car park every second Sunday, served by a vintage Citroen H van with themed months that keep every edition fresh.
Second Sunday, monthly, 10am-12pmForest Row, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bolney Stage Monthly Club Night
A genuinely inclusive 2nd Monday pub-meets-car-club format in the heart of the Sussex Weald at The Bolney Stage, open to owners and enthusiasts of all vehicles all year round.
Second Monday, monthly, all year roundBolney, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Stithians Show 2026
Cornwall's biggest one-day agricultural show, running since 1834 and drawing over 20,000 visitors, features a strong vintage and classic vehicle display alongside steam engines, heavy horses, and a full country fair.
Annual, second Monday of JulyStithians, Cornwall · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Quay Side Classics, Kingsbridge
A summer evening classic vehicle meet on the historic Kingsbridge quayside, where two-, three- and four-wheeled machines from across South Devon gather with a waterfront backdrop and refreshments from local harbourside establishments.
Second Tuesday evening of each month, May to September, 6:30pm onwardsKingsbridge, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Warborough Classic Car Meet
A second-Tuesday summer evening gather on a quintessential English village cricket ground at Warborough, where classics park on the outfield and the pub is always nearby.
Second Tuesday of every month, April to September, eveningsWarborough, Oxfordshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Oxfordshire MG Owners Club Monthly Breakfast Meet
A long-standing MG-centric monthly morning meet anchored in Oxfordshire, open to all MG models across every era and welcoming non-members to join the club for coffee and conversation.
Monthly (check oxfordshiremgoc.co.uk for exact dates)Abingdon area, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
South Oxfordshire Car Club Mid-Month Social Meet
A relaxed mid-month midweek pub gather run by South Oxfordshire Car Club - no agenda, no entry fee, just petrolheads comparing projects and plans over a pint.
Mid-month, monthlySouth Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bournemouth and Poole Preservation Club Night at Sandbanks Brewery
The BPPC swaps its usual show field for a craft brewery tap in Poole, making this the only Dorset classic car club night where the vehicle that gets the most attention could be a tall can of local IPA.
Annual club social evening, July 2026Poole, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Cars and Coffee at Morwellham Quay - BMW Car Club GB Devon
A bi-annual Cars and Coffee at the atmospheric UNESCO-heritage Morwellham Quay on the Tamar, where the BMW Car Club Devon region and guests park up against a Victorian copper-mine quayside backdrop unique in the UK car-meet scene.
Recurring seasonal meet, check BMW Car Club GB Devon calendarMorwellham, Tavistock, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Goddards Motor Meet - July 2026
A laid-back summer showcase on the brewery lawn in Arreton where cars, bikes, tractors, customs and working machinery share space with real ale and a 10% food discount for drivers.
Three Saturdays per year: June, July, August, 12:00-16:00Arreton, Isle of Wight · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Big Weekend
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club annual flagship event brings together hundreds of Jaguar models old and new for a dedicated marque celebration in Hastings.
18 Jul–19 Jul 2026Hastings, East Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Big Weekend, Hastings
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club's annual Big Weekend descends on the East Sussex coast at Hastings in 2026, bringing hundreds of Jaguars from pre-war saloons to modern SVR variants together for a full weekend of marque celebration by the sea.
AnnualHastings, East Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Japanese Performance Show Drag Racing Weekender 2026
A two-day all-JDM drag racing weekend at Manston Raceway Park where modified Japanese cars line up on the strip in one of the most adrenaline-loaded niche events in the UK calendar.
Annual, JulyManston, Kent · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Kempton Park Motorcycle Autojumble - July 2026
One of the longest-running autojumbles in the Greater London area, filling Kempton Park Racecourse with over 300 stalls of classic bike and car parts, spares, and memorabilia - with a special live motorcycle auction by Iconic Auctioneers added for the July 2026 edition.
Multiple dates annually - see kemptonautojumble.co.uk for full scheduleSunbury-on-Thames, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Mimms Honda Day - Manston Raceway Park
Born from legendary South Mimms service station car park meets in 2009, this is the UK's largest dedicated Honda show and shine with track sessions, club stands and trade on a former RAF airfield.
Annual multi-date touring format, July UK dateManston, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
Sellindge Classic and Vintage Vehicle Rally
A multi-class steam and classic rally at the rural Sellindge Showground near Ashford, drawing cars, military vehicles, models and an autojumble to one of Kent's most community-rooted showgrounds.
AnnualSellindge, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Audi
An impressive display dedicated to the Audi marque, bringing together owners and enthusiasts at Beaulieu.
18 Jul 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Simply Audi at Beaulieu
Every age and model of Audi converges on the National Motor Museum's historic New Forest grounds for a public People's Choice vote, making it the flagship annual Audi rally in southern England.
Annual, JulyBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
The Big Meet - West Wycombe 2026
A community-focused display of over 400 interesting vehicles of all types set in the scenic West Wycombe landscape near the historic Hellfire Caves, raising funds for mental health causes.
18 Jul 2026West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · South
Shows and Concours
Weymouth American Car and Hot Rod Day
Fifty American cars and hot rods from 1932 rods to modern muscle are displayed free against Weymouth's seafront, making it one of the most scenic American car events in the South West.
Annual, JulyWeymouth, Dorset · South
Shows and Concours
Working Vehicles Day
Giant working vehicles and family entertainment fill the historic Brooklands site for a day celebrating vehicles that get the job done.
18 Jul 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
350Z Club at Ace Cafe London
The 350Z Club's recurring pilgrimage to the Ace Cafe on London's North Circular Road pairs the howl of VQ35 exhausts with the roar of rock-and-roll heritage at Britain's most iconic bikers' and car-lovers' diner.
Periodic club visits, check club calendarLondon, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Appledore Classic Car Show
A popular village classic car show held on Appledore Recreation Ground in the heart of the Romney Marsh area of Kent.
19 Jul 2026Appledore, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bexhill 100 MC Classic Car Breakfast Meet
The Bexhill 100 Motor Club's recurring breakfast meet at Lower Ladysden Farm, Goudhurst is a proper early-morning rally of East Sussex enthusiasts, combining farm-fresh surroundings with a genuine club atmosphere.
Recurring monthly, selected Sundays per published club calendarBexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Bromley Pageant of Motoring
One of the largest free-to-enter classic car shows in the UK, attracting thousands of vehicles and visitors to the South of England Showground.
19 Jul 2026Ardingly, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Cars and Cuppas at Greendale Farm Shop
Every third Sunday morning, Greendale Farm Shop's rear business-park car park transforms into one of Exeter's most welcoming mixed-marque meets - over 200 vehicles, a live BBQ, and a three-year charity Christmas fund built entirely by the community.
Third Sunday of every month, 9am-12pmFarringdon, Exeter, Devon · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Celica Club and TEC Convoy to Simply Japanese 2026
The Celica Club UK invites Toyota Enthusiasts Club members to convoy from Totton through the New Forest to Beaulieu, turning a Sunday morning drive into a rolling Toyota parade before the gates even open -- a rare club-cruise format within a formal show day.
Annual, July (aligned to Simply Japanese)Totton (assembly) / Beaulieu (destination), Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Charity Classic and Supercars Show at Sherborne Castle
The 21st annual edition of this Dorset charity show brings one of the South West's most diverse vehicle displays to the magnificent grounds of Sherborne Castle, with a dedicated marque feature for 2026.
Annual (July)Sherborne, Dorset · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Epsom MGOC - Surrey Run 2026
A 60-mile scenic charity run from Bocketts Farm near Leatherhead to the Hollycombe Steam Museum in Liphook, with entry fees including museum admission for driver and passenger.
19 Jul 2026Fetcham, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
GR Zoo Club Stand at Simply Japanese, Beaulieu
The GR Zoo forum organises a dedicated club stand for GR Yaris, GR86, GR Supra and Yaris GRMN owners within the Simply Japanese rally, giving Toyota Gazoo Racing fans a marque-specific focal point inside the broader event.
Annual, JulyBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Mercedes-Benz Club London Region Breakfast Meet, Beaconsfield
A long-running monthly breakfast meet anchored in the commuter belt just off the M40, drawing London Region members for coffee and cars across all eras of Mercedes-Benz every month.
Monthly (third Sunday, pattern established from club calendar)Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Royal Navy Aircrew (Sourton Cross) Memorial Drive Out
A free 36-mile figure-of-eight circuit across the dramatic moorland roads of West Devon held in memory of lost Royal Navy aircrew.
19 Jul 2026Lydford, Devon · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Royal Navy Aircrew Memorial Drive Out - Dartmoor
A free 36-mile figure-of-eight classic car and motorcycle drive across the moors of West Devon in memory of lost Royal Navy Aircrew, with stunning scenery through Lydford, Tavistock and Princetown.
19 Jul 2026Dartmoor, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SCM Events Tour Meets - Rotating Surrey Venues
SCM regularly moves its Cars and Coffee format to new and surprising Surrey locations on tour, giving regulars a fresh backdrop every time and newcomers an easy entry point into the county's supercar community.
Periodic throughout the year, venues rotate across Surrey; register at surreycarmeet.co.uk for notificationsSurrey (venue varies), Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
SOCC Cars and Coffee at Classic Collective Workshop Bicester
South Oxfordshire Car Club partners with the legendary Classic Collective Workshop at Bicester for a free, capacity-180 cars meet inside a working heritage restoration studio.
Periodic (check SOCC and Classic Collective for each edition)Bicester, Oxfordshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Japanese
A dedicated day for Japanese car owners and enthusiasts to display and enjoy their vehicles at the National Motor Museum.
19 Jul 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Wadebridge Wheels
A popular annual car show in Wadebridge with entries open and strong club participation from across Cornwall.
19 Jul 2026Wadebridge, Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Walton Heath Classic and Modern Car Show 2026
A brand-new 2026 show hosted at Walton Heath Golf Club near London, presenting around 150 judged classic and modern cars across multiple categories with all proceeds going to Laureus Sport for Good charity.
19 Jul 2026Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Surrey Mustang Owners Club - Evening Meet at The Fairmile
A relaxed Tuesday-evening food-and-drink social at The Fairmile in Cobham where Mustang owners park up, swap stories and welcome any interesting visitor car, running from dusk into a sociable close.
Third Tuesday of each month, 18:30-22:30Cobham, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
BMW Car Club Devon Region Monthly Pub Meet - The Twisted Oak, Exeter
The BMW Car Club GB Devon Region's low-key monthly Thursday pub meet at The Twisted Oak in Exeter offers a genuine enthusiasts' evening without the paddock formality - cold pints, warm chat, and torque figures debated long into the night.
Monthly, Thursday evening, 7pm for 7:30pmExeter, Devon · South
Festivals and Track Events
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli UK - Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch's iconic undulating Grand Prix layout provides some of the most spectacular wheel-to-wheel Ferrari racing in Britain, with hundreds of Ferraris on static display throughout the weekend.
Annual, part of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli UK multi-round championshipFawkham, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Superformance Ferrari Club Classic
The only UK circuit-racing series exclusively for road-legal Ferraris from 308 to F355 era, running 11 races across five UK venues and offering wheel-to-wheel competition in genuinely street-registered prancing horses.
Annual multi-round championship; 5 events, 11 races across the UK seasonFawkham, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Ace Cafe London - All-American Cruise-In
A monthly Saturday celebration of American metal on the North Circular, where Mopars, muscle cars and US classics gather with DJ sets and a diner menu worthy of Route 66.
Last Saturday of the month, from 16:00Stonebridge, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Haddenham Classics Monthly Meet - July 2026
The high-summer edition of Buckinghamshire's most-attended farm-yard classic meet, where 100-plus vehicles routinely spill across the Bradmoor Farm yard on a last-Saturday morning.
Last Saturday of each month, 9am to 12pmHaddenham, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
MGCC South West Centre Cars and Coffee Breakfast Meet - Compton Abbas Airfield
Breakfast at a grass-strip airfield cafe in the Dorset hills, where the MGCC South West Centre parks up MGs on the apron of Compton Abbas with vintage biplanes as backdrop and the Smoking Barrells cabin serving baps and cakes.
Multiple Saturdays through the season; recurring throughout 2026 calendarAshmore, Dorset · South
Shows and Concours
Mid Devon Show - Vintage and Classic Vehicle Display
Set on the Knightshayes Estate with a strict cap of 80 vehicles, this curated classic display at one of Devon's leading agricultural shows rewards pre-2001 machines and genuinely exceptional moderns with a prestige showground backdrop.
Annual, JulyTiverton, Devon · South
Festivals and Track Events
Porsche Carrera Cup GB - Thruxton Rounds 7 and 8
Thruxton is the fastest circuit in Britain and watching identical 911 GT3 Cup cars racing wheel-to-wheel on its sweeping banked curves is one of the most viscerally thrilling Porsche spectacles on the UK calendar.
Annual round, part of 6-round seriesAndover, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Atkins Ferrie Classic and Supercars Show at Sherborne Castle
The 21st annual edition packs over 2,000 vehicles into the Capability Brown-landscaped grounds of a castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh, with a 2026 Marque Feature spotlighting Alfa Romeo race and road cars alongside 150-plus autojumble and trade stands.
26 Jul 2026Sherborne, Dorset · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Brooklands Mini Day
Hundreds of Minis spanning six decades converge on the birthplace of British motorsport for Test Hill runs, live music and food stalls at one of the most atmospheric venues in the country.
Annual, typically March; 2026 edition date to confirm via Brooklands websiteWeybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Brooklands Summer Classic Gathering 2026
A relaxed outdoor classic car gathering on the banking of the world's first purpose-built racing circuit at Weybridge, with the legendary Test Hill ascents as a backdrop, part of a packed 2026 themed-day calendar at Britain's most historic motorsport venue.
Annual summer themed day, JulyWeybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
English Riviera Classic Car Show 2026
Running since 1994, Torbay Old Wheels Club fills Paignton Green with vehicles spanning 1930s veterans to modern classics against a genuine English seaside backdrop, with all profits donated to local charities.
Annual, July (part of Paignton Festival)Paignton, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Goodwood Breakfast Club - GRRC Sunday
A free-admission Sunday morning lap of Goodwood Motor Circuit's pit lane lined with everything from 90s hot hatches to modern exotics, with a cooked breakfast and a charitable collection built in.
Select Sundays, annually, approx 4 dates per yearChichester, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - July (Last Sunday)
The last-Sunday-of-July slot at Port Solent regularly attracts curated display vehicles chosen by the organisers for their novelty or rarity, making this instalment a reliable destination for the genuinely unusual.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 9am-12pmPort Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Rolls-Royce and Bentley Day at Brooklands
Open to all Rolls-Royces and Bentleys from 1904 to the present, this marque day at the museum where both brands trace their racing heritage celebrates two of Britain's most revered automotive names in one place.
AnnualWeybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Summer Classic Cars and Motorcycles Day and Autojumble
Brooklands Museum's flagship summer event fills the entire historic circuit site with pre-1997 classics, an autojumble market and live music on the legendary finishing straight.
Annual, late JulyWeybridge, Surrey · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Summer Classic Gathering & Autojumble
Brooklands Museum hosts a summer classic car gathering combined with an autojumble, ideal for enthusiasts seeking parts, memorabilia and great cars.
26 Jul 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
TVR101 Summer Gathering 2026
TVR specialist TVR101 hosts 100-plus TVRs alongside over 100 classic and iconic motorcycles at the charming Rural Life Living Museum in Tilford, Surrey, making it a free show of rare breadth for TVR fans.
Annual (first year at this venue)Tilford, Surrey · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Pre-1940s Car Rally: Beaulieu to Bowcliffe Hall
Pre-war machinery drives hundreds of miles across England over six days stopping at aviation museums and heritage railways en route, a new and seriously ambitious multi-day rally that ends at the Masters of Motoring show in West Yorkshire.
27 Jul–1 Aug 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Bristol Owners Club Informal Gathering
A low-key bimonthly coffee morning exclusively for Bristol Cars owners and friends, held at a rotating South East venue and offering the rare chance to see multiple hand-built Bristol grand tourers parked together informally.
Last Wednesday of alternate months, from 11:00Various (South East England rotation), Various · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
SWVA Summer Classic and Performance Auction
South West Vehicle Auctions is the region's dedicated classic and performance car saleroom, and this flagship summer auction is the go-to buying and selling event for West Country enthusiasts who want a transparent, professional sale without travelling to London or the Midlands.
Periodic - multiple sales per yearExeter, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend
A two-day celebration of high-performance supercars set against the stunning backdrop of the Beaulieu estate.
1 Aug–2 Aug 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Drivers Union Supercar Meet - Cornwall
The UK's most exclusive supercar owners club makes its first-ever visit to Cornwall in 2026, bringing Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and Pagani owners together in a dedicated hospitality area for a high-prestige gathering on the far South-West coast.
One-off 2026 visit; annual club calendar runs year-roundCornwall, Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Honda Owners Club Classic Show at Sammy Miller Museum
Set at the world-renowned Sammy Miller Museum in the New Forest, this annual classic Honda show invites any Honda over 20 years old to compete for concours awards across multiple judged categories with free show entry.
AnnualNew Milton, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Hooe East Sussex Vintage Car Show and Concours D'Elegance
One of England's longest-running village concours events, the Hooe's Old Motor Club has gathered pre-1970 machines on the Hooe Recreation Ground since 1972, accompanied by the Hooe Village Silver Band for a genuinely timeless English summer afternoon.
Annual, summer (July/August)Hooe, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Icklesham Fete & Flower Show
A traditional village fete and flower show in Icklesham that includes classic vehicle displays as part of its community programme.
1 Aug 2026Icklesham, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
MG Car Club South West Centre Breakfast Meet at Compton Abbas
Saturday morning MGs of every era gather on a Dorset hillside airfield for a no-fuss breakfast club run by one of Britain's most active regional MG centres - spectacular backdrop, zero snobbery.
Selected Saturdays throughout season; next confirmed: 1 August 2026, 9:30amCompton Abbas, Dorset · South
Festivals and Track Events
Touring Car Rewind - Brands Hatch
A motorsport nostalgia event at the iconic Brands Hatch circuit celebrating the golden era of British touring car racing with on-track action and paddock displays.
1 Aug–2 Aug 2026Fawkham, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
Touring Car Rewind: South
Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500s, 1990s Super Tourers and 1960s Lotus Cortinas battle it out on the Indy circuit in a dedicated retro saloon festival marking Brands Hatch's centenary season.
1 Aug–2 Aug 2026Fawkham, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
Brooklands National Autotest
Championship drivers compete in precision autotests across the grounds of the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit.
2 Aug 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre AutoFest
The only car show in England where you can arrive by steam train, explore unlimited heritage railway rides, and view dozens of classic vehicles from cars to fire engines in a 25-acre working railway setting.
Annual summer eventQuainton, Buckinghamshire · South
Shows and Concours
Burwash Car Show
A classic car show held at Burwash Common Pavilion Playing Fields in the scenic High Weald of East Sussex.
2 Aug 2026Burwash, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Crash Box Club Exeter Quay Classic Meet
An intimate summer gathering of Devon classics parked at waterside Piazza Terracina on Exeter Quay, a stunning canalside setting that doubles as a perfect Sunday afternoon social for owners and passers-by alike.
Annual summer meetExeter, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Crash Box and Classic Car Club Meet - Piazza Terracina, Exeter Quay
The Crash Box Club brings Devon's classic car faithful to the atmospheric Exeter Quayside for a summer evening gathering, pairing Italian waterside bistro dining with a classic car backdrop on the banks of the Exe.
Recurring seasonal club meet; check crashboxclub.co.uk for datesExeter, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Goodwood Breakfast Club - Classic Sunday
The classic-themed instalment of Goodwood's beloved free Sunday morning meet draws a curated mix of pre-millennium machinery onto the historic Motor Circuit pit lane each summer.
Select Sundays, annually, approx 4 dates per yearChichester, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Helston Fire Station Car Show
A community car show held at Helston Fire Station, with the Cornwall Sports Car Club providing catering and a full club display.
2 Aug 2026Helston, Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Hooe Classic Car Show
A friendly village classic car show set on the recreation ground at Hooe in the East Sussex countryside.
2 Aug 2026Hooe, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Hooe Old Motor Club Annual Classic and Vintage Show 2026
A traditional village show on the recreation ground in Hooe near Battle featuring classic and vintage vehicles, a brass band, trade stands, autojumble and arena events.
2 Aug 2026Hooe, Battle, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Newbury Classic Car Show 2026
Now in its 33rd year and having raised nearly £350,000 for Blood Cancer UK since 1993, this charity classic car show at Priors Court in Hermitage is West Berkshire's most storied and warmly attended annual event, welcoming all pre-war to post-war vehicles with no charge and no pre-booking.
Annual (August)Hermitage, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Newbury Classic and Vintage Car Show 2026
Berkshire's most-loved charity show, now in its 33rd year, has raised nearly 350,000 pounds for Blood Cancer UK since 1993 and welcomes every pre-war tourer to post-war sports car with no charge and no pre-booking for exhibitors.
Annual, first Sunday in AugustHermitage, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Rollhard x Bicester 2026
Over 1,000 custom builds, rare classics, and modified European cars descend on the atmospheric former RAF estate at Bicester Motion for one of the UK's most eclectic and visually arresting one-day car culture events.
AnnualBicester, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
TVR Car Club at the Bromley Pageant of Motoring 2026
The SE London and NW Kent TVRCC regions stage one of the largest TVR club stands at the Bromley Pageant, one of the biggest single-day classic car shows in the world, at Norman Park.
Annual, typically late summer SundayBromley, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Wheels on the Waterfront
A regular seafront gathering at Sovereign Harbour showcasing a wide variety of classic and interesting vehicles against an attractive marina backdrop.
2 Aug 2026Eastbourne, East Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Retro Festival, Newbury
A three-day retro-themed festival at Newbury celebrating vintage music, fashion and classic vehicles in a festival camping environment.
7 Aug–9 Aug 2026Newbury, Berkshire · South
Shows and Concours
Brooklands Grand Prix Centenary
A once-in-a-generation celebration marking 100 years since Britain's first Grand Prix at Brooklands, featuring pre-war cars, motorsport demonstrations and vintage entertainment on the original circuit banking.
8 Aug 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Festivals and Track Events
Grand Prix Centenary
Brooklands Museum marks a significant Grand Prix centenary milestone with a special event celebrating the history of motorsport at the legendary venue.
8 Aug 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Festivals and Track Events
Grand Prix Centenary Special Event 2026
Brooklands marks 100 years since Britain's first Grand Prix with a special event celebrating speed, passion and heritage at the sport's original British home - now sold out.
8 Aug 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Rural Past Times
A countryside show at Monkings Farm near Hastings featuring classic vehicles alongside traditional rural crafts and heritage activities.
8 Aug–9 Aug 2026Horns Cross, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Auto Fest IOW 2026
Organised by the Isle of Wight Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club for charity, this all-makes show at the Railway View Fields opposite the island's steam railway promises 300-plus vehicles, live music and stalls at a new venue for 2026.
Annual, AugustHavenstreet, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
Bus Rally
The Kent and East Sussex Railway at Tenterden hosts a bus rally celebrating vintage and classic buses alongside heritage railway operations.
9 Aug 2026Tenterden, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
Cranleigh Lions Classic Car Festival
An annual classic car festival organised by Cranleigh Lions Club at the local showground, raising funds for charitable causes.
9 Aug 2026Cranleigh, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Cranleigh Lions Classic Car Festival and Autojumble
Billed as the largest one-day classic car festival in the South-East, this Cranleigh Lions charity show packs over 1,000 vehicles, a sprawling autojumble, arena gymkhana and live festival music into one summer Sunday.
Annual, second Sunday in AugustCranleigh, Surrey · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Graham Walker Memorial Run
The annual memorial run gathers vintage and veteran motorcycles at Beaulieu to honour the legacy of Graham Walker.
9 Aug 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
MG & Classic Car Charity Picnic 2026
The MGB Register's annual charity picnic at Millets Farm in Oxfordshire raises funds for Prostate Cancer UK, with attractions and restaurants on site for all the family.
9 Aug 2026Frilford, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - August (2nd Sunday)
The Bank Holiday build-up edition typically sees peak attendance as summer visitors swell the marina, turning a routine car meet into one of the South Coast's most vibrant informal automotive gatherings of the year.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 9am-12pmPort Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Simply Mercedes
Every summer Beaulieu's National Motor Museum parkland fills with every generation of Mercedes-Benz, from prewar SSKs and SL190s to custom G-Classes, judged by a People's Choice public vote.
Annual, Sunday in AugustBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Capel Village Show
A village show extravaganza featuring a large display of classic cars and motorbikes open to direct public booking.
15 Aug 2026Capel, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Spa Valley Railway Classic Transport Weekend
Classic cars and motorbikes join steam trains at Royal Tunbridge Wells' heritage Spa Valley Railway, creating a rare combination of rail and road nostalgia in the Kent Weald.
AnnualRoyal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
AROC National Alfa Day 2026
The flagship annual gathering of UK Alfisti returns to Bicester Motion in association with Alfa Romeo UK and Pirelli, making it the single biggest concentration of every Alfa era under one roof.
Annual, AugustBicester, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Above the Bay Classic Car Show
A classic car show at Falmouth Golf Club organised with the help of Cornwall Sports Car Club, offering scenic coastal views.
16 Aug 2026Falmouth, Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Classics at Penshurst
Classic cars are displayed in the beautiful grounds of Penshurst Place and Gardens, one of England's finest medieval manor houses.
16 Aug 2026Penshurst, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
Cockshoot Cup Round Four - Brands Hatch 2026
The Cockshoot Cup Race Championship returns to Brands Hatch for the first time in many years for races seven and eight.
16 Aug 2026Fawkham, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
MG Fest '26
The MG Car Club's official national event for 2026 brings the Cockshoot Cup race series, California Cup autotest, curated rare-car displays and hundreds of MGs of every era to the storied tarmac of Brands Hatch for the first time in years.
16 Aug 2026Fawkham, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
MG Fest '26 at Brands Hatch
The MGCC's official national gathering returns to one of Britain's most storied circuits with Cockshoot Cup racing, a California Cup Autotest, a vast display of MGs across every era, and a world-record attempt for most MG cars on a circuit at once.
16 Aug 2026Fawkham, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
MGFest 2026
The MG Car Club's international inter-centre festival weekend at Brands Hatch featuring on-track MG racing, arena entertainment, live band and supper.
16 Aug 2026Fawkham, Kent · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Mercedes-Benz Club South-West Peninsula Drive and Lunch
The South-West Peninsula Region's recurring scenic drive-and-lunch format takes members along Cornwall's finest coastal roads to harbour-side lunch venues, a formula that has run every season for years.
Seasonal (South-West Peninsula Region, multiple per year)St Mawes, Cornwall · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Jaguar
Classic and modern Jaguars are both welcome at this popular single-marque display day at Beaulieu.
16 Aug 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Jaguar at Beaulieu
All ages and models of Jaguar and Daimler converge on the National Motor Museum parkland in association with the world's largest Jaguar club, the JEC, for a public People's Choice vote that lets the crowd decide which car takes the crown.
Annual, AugustBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Surrey Street Rodders Wheels Day (Thatcham)
A specialist hot rod and custom car gathering that rolls into the Thatcham area, bringing a splash of American-influenced chrome, flames and chopped rooflines to the Berkshire calendar.
Annual (check organiser for confirmed 2026 date)Thatcham, Berkshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Crash Box and Classic Car Club Meet - Railway Inn, North Tawton
A deep-Devon classic car gathering at a village pub on the edge of Dartmoor, making North Tawton one of the most rural and characterful recurring meet locations in the South West.
Recurring seasonal club meet; check crashboxclub.co.uk for full scheduleNorth Tawton, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
The British Motor Show - Farnborough
The revived British Motor Show returns to Farnborough International, celebrating British automotive culture past and present across a major four-day event.
20 Aug–23 Aug 2026Farnborough, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
The Fowey Classic Car Show and Parade
A classic car show and parade through the picturesque town of Fowey, including a memorable drive through the Imerys tunnel.
20 Aug 2026Fowey, Cornwall · South
Festivals and Track Events
The British Motor Show 2026
Britain's revived national motor show returns to Farnborough International for its fifth edition, blending manufacturer stands showing future EVs and performance cars with live action and celebrity appearances under one roof.
Annual, AugustFarnborough, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Goddards Motor Meet - August 2026
The final summer edition of Goddards' relaxed brewery lawn meet draws solo owners and club displays from across the island for an afternoon of vehicles, conversation and craft beer.
Three Saturdays per year: June, July, August, 12:00-16:00Arreton, Isle of Wight · South
Festivals and Track Events
Rollers & Racers at Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum hosts this celebration of Rolls-Royce and racing heritage at the historic Surrey motorsport venue.
22 Aug 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Rollers and Racers - A Celebration of Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Every Rolls-Royce and Bentley from 1904 to 2026 is welcome at this dedicated marque celebration held in association with The Man With The Golden Roller.
22 Aug 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Rye & District Country Show
A country show at Icklesham supporting St Michael's Hospice, featuring classic vehicles as part of a broader programme of rural attractions.
22 Aug 2026Icklesham, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Rye and District Country Show, Icklesham
A proper rural Sussex country show near the Icklesham coast road with classic cars as part of a full charitable show raising funds for St Michael's Hospice, putting the East Sussex classic scene in its best community-facing light.
Annual, AugustIcklesham, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Canford Classic and Supercar Sunday 2026
Set within the grounds of Canford School in Dorset, this premium South Coast event runs a proper Classic Car Paddock spanning pre-war treasures through 1980s icons alongside modern supercars, live music and VIP hospitality - the best-rounded single-day show on the Dorset calendar.
Annual, AugustWimborne, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Classic Car Breakfast Meet
An informal morning meet for classic car owners at a scenic farm in the Kentish Weald, combining great cars with a relaxed breakfast atmosphere.
23 Aug 2026Goudhurst, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Mini Festival @ Brands Hatch 2026
The 14th edition of this beloved annual celebration packs over 1,000 Minis into Brands Hatch, with Mini Se7ens, Miglia and Pre-66 racing, the Fastest Mini in the World shootout, and a full-circuit parade open to any display car owner.
Annual, AugustFawkham, Kent · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Aston Martin
Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts enjoy a dedicated display day within the beautiful grounds of the Beaulieu estate.
23 Aug 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Victory Wheelers Hot Rod and Custom Car Show Weekend at Stansted Park
The South Coast's oldest hot rod club stages its annual summer camp weekend in the grounds of Stansted Park in the South Downs National Park, combining a Saturday afternoon cruise through country roads with a Sunday show and shine field, live music and a fairground railway.
Annual, late August Bank Holiday weekendRowlands Castle, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Dover Transport Museum Classic Vehicle Show
Whitfield's Dover Transport Museum turns its outdoor grounds over to classic cars, motorcycles, military and commercial vehicles for a family open day at one of East Kent's most eclectic transport collections.
AnnualWhitfield, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Haddenham Classics Monthly Meet - August 2026
A late-summer gathering at Bradmoor Farm that regularly becomes the social highlight of the Buckinghamshire classic-car calendar, attracting enthusiasts from across the county and beyond.
Last Saturday of each month, 9am to 12pmHaddenham, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
RReMC South West Social: Cars and Coffee at Aerospace Bristol
Rolls-Royce enthusiasts gather for breakfast in the shadow of Concorde at Aerospace Bristol, where engineering DNA is shared between the cars parked outside and the aircraft heritage preserved within.
Periodic Saturday mornings, South West regionFilton, City of Bristol · South
Shows and Concours
American Day
An incredible display of American vehicles fills Brooklands Museum accompanied by themed entertainment, dancing and food for a full day of transatlantic celebration.
30 Aug 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
American Day at Brooklands
A full day dedicated to American automotive culture at Brooklands, featuring an impressive display of US vehicles, themed entertainment, dancing and food at the spiritual home of British motorsport.
Annual, August Bank HolidayWeybridge, Surrey · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Historic Vehicle Rally - Sherborne 2026
Celebrating its 50th year, this charitable event at Sherborne School combines a 25-30 mile countryside drive with a public afternoon display, live music and trophy presentation in a magnificent school courtyard setting.
30 Aug 2026Sherborne, Dorset · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Idle Car Club - Cars and Coffee Monthly Meet
A community-first monthly meet run by the Idle Car Club at Node Cowork in Roundswell where classics, daily drivers, supercars and builds park side by side for a genuinely open, relaxed Sunday morning with coffee and food.
Monthly on a Sunday, 10am to 1pm; check Eventbrite for each dateBarnstaple, Devon · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - August (Last Sunday)
The late-August slot concludes summer in style at Port Solent, drawing the season's most ambitious display vehicles before the autumn calendar takes over and morning starts get darker.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 9am-12pmPort Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
The Lizard Classic Car Show
A classic car show held at the Lizard Peninsula, one of Cornwall's most scenic and southerly locations.
30 Aug 2026The Lizard, Cornwall · South
Shows and Concours
Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show
The flagship annual show of Bexhill 100 Motoring Club, held in the town that is the birthplace of British motor racing, celebrating classic and custom vehicles on the August Bank Holiday.
31 Aug 2026Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Bexhill 100 Classic and Custom Car Show, Polegrove
The Bexhill 100 Motor Club's Bank Holiday flagship show takes place at Polegrove Recreation Ground in the home town of the world's first motor race, making it arguably the most historically resonant classic car show location on the English south coast.
Annual, August Bank Holiday MondayBexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bicester Motion Scramblers Assembly - August Bank Holiday 2026
The Bank Holiday BBQ edition of the Scramblers Assembly turns the ex-RAF technical site into an outdoor celebration of classic motoring and summer socialising, open to Pegasus members and their guests.
Quarterly (March, June, August Bank Holiday, November in 2026)Bicester, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Cowley Classic Car Show 2026
Organised by the Rotary Club of Oxford Isis since 2008, this Bank Holiday Monday show has grown into one of Oxfordshire's largest classic car events, combining an outdoor car display with a dog show, live music, and family entertainment.
Annual (Bank Holiday Monday, August)Oxford, Oxfordshire · South
Festivals and Track Events
Go Japan! at Brands Hatch 2026
Europe's first show of its kind fuses Japanese car culture with lifestyle and entertainment at Brands Hatch on the August bank holiday, pairing standout JDM builds with Time Attack UK racing, drift exhibitions and Japanese-themed traders.
31 Aug 2026Longfield, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Yiannimize Live - Mercedes-Benz World Car Show
Yiannimize's high-energy trackside car show on the iconic Brooklands circuit combines display parking, AMG hot laps and a charity angle, making it the most theatrical car meet on the Surrey calendar.
Annual, typically Bank Holiday Monday; confirmed 25 May 2026 (past); next likely late August Bank Holiday 2026 - check yiannimize.comWeybridge, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Barkaways Ferrari Specialist Coffee Morning
An award-winning Ferrari specialist in Kent opens its workshop doors for an intimate hosted coffee morning, giving enthusiasts rare access to current customer cars and specialist workshop facilities.
Annual; hosted coffee morning for club and enthusiast visitsBorough Green, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
Farnham Classic and Vintage Car Show
A free, community-focused charity show filling Farnham town centre car park with classic cars, motorcycles and ex-Army vehicles alongside an autojumble, in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.
Annual (date TBC; typically late summer/early autumn)Farnham, Surrey · South
Festivals and Track Events
Goodwood Revival 2026
The world's largest historic motor racing festival is held entirely in period costume and features racing on the Goodwood Motor Circuit as it appeared between 1948 and 1966.
1 Sept 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Grandey's Place x AMOC Heritage Gathering
An intimate and distinctive AMOC-partnered event at a heritage craft centre featuring rare Aston Martins, a talk by Aston Martin historian Steve Waddingham, and access to working artisan studios.
1 Sept 2026Location TBC via organiser, England · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
NSRA Southern Swap Meet
Billed as the largest autojumble focused on hot rod and American car parts in Europe, the NSRA Southern Swap Meet draws traders and buyers from across the country for a uniquely specialised parts-and-culture marketplace.
Annual, typically late summer / early autumnTo be confirmed, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Nicholas Mee & Co Open Day Coffee Meet
London's foremost Ferrari and prestige classic specialist opens its Fulham showroom and workshops for informal coffee mornings where barista-served coffee, hot food, and a wander around workshop-fresh exotica make for a genuinely special morning out.
Two to three times per year - check nicholasmee.co.uk/about-us/2026-events/London, Greater London · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Porsche Club GB Clubhouse Open Days
Held at the club's country house base at Cornbury House in the Cotswolds, these recurring open days offer the rare chance to walk into the heart of the UK's oldest and largest Porsche club over bacon rolls and a proper Porsche-filled car park.
Multiple dates throughout the year, check PCGB national calendarCharlbury, Oxfordshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Tesla Owners UK: Supercharged
The flagship national Tesla Owners UK event brings hundreds of Teslas together for track sessions, manufacturer access, test drives and live demos - with South England hosting duties confirmed at Bicester Motion in previous years.
AnnualBicester, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Salon Prive Blenheim Palace 2026
Europe's most prestigious concours unfolds across five days on the South Lawn of Blenheim Palace, with a dedicated 2026 class celebrating 80 years of Bristol Cars alongside pre-war, Ferrari, and supercar categories.
2 Sept–6 Sept 2026Woodstock, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Salon Prive Concours 2026
The UK's only professionally judged multi-marque concours returns to Blenheim Palace's South Lawn for its 21st year, celebrating 80 years of Bristol Cars with entries from across thirteen countries competing for the M100 Trophy.
Annual, SeptemberWoodstock, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Bristol Pegasus Motor Club Cars and Coffee at Airbus Filton
A unique industrial backdrop at the historic Airbus Filton site brings aviation heritage together with any-marque car enthusiasm over complimentary coffee and bacon baps for registered attendees.
Periodic, check club calendar for datesFilton, City of Bristol · South
Shows and Concours
Concours of Elegance - Hampton Court Palace
Regarded as one of the world's top three concours events, this prestigious gathering displays approximately 60 of the rarest cars on earth in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
5 Sept–7 Sept 2026East Molesey, Surrey · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Raising Twenty1 Classic Car Tour 2026
A refined charity touring day through Hampshire's rolling countryside and Test Valley, raising funds for families of children with Down's Syndrome, with breakfast, lunch and prize-giving included.
5 Sept 2026Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Salon Prive Supercar Saturday 2026
Blenheim Palace's North and South Lawns fill with over 1,000 privately owned sports, super and hypercars competing for the Club Trophy on the most publicly accessible day of the UK's most prestigious luxury automotive week.
Annual, early September (part of Salon Prive week 2-6 September)Woodstock, Oxfordshire · South
Shows and Concours
Salon Prive Supercar Saturday and Club Trophy 2026
Over 1,000 privately owned sports, super, and hypercars fill the North and South Lawns of Blenheim Palace on the most accessible and exhilarating day of Salon Prive week, with judging for the coveted Club Trophy presented by Lockton.
Annual (September)Woodstock, Oxfordshire · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Ace Cafe Reunion - Brighton Burn Up
The annual highlight of the Ace Cafe calendar, the Brighton Burn Up sees hundreds of cars and bikes sweep from the North Circular all the way to Brighton's Madeira Drive in a glorious procession along the A23.
Annual, first Sunday of SeptemberStonebridge, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Collecting Cars Coffee Run - Regent's Park
The online auction house Collecting Cars brings its record-breaking Coffee Run format to Regent's Park, reliably attracting 160-plus cars for one of London's most-photographed informal gatherings of performance and classic machinery.
Periodic (multiple times per year, announced via collectingcars.com)London, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Faversham Classic Transport Show
Faversham town centre transforms into a free-to-watch street parade of buses, classic cars and motorcycles in one of Kent's most characterful medieval market towns.
AnnualFaversham, Kent · South
Club Runs and Cruises
HCVS Ridgeway Run
A 42-year-old annual historic commercial vehicle run from Henley-on-Thames finishing at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in Quainton, where heritage trucks, buses, and vans take centre stage alongside the working steam railway.
AnnualQuainton, Buckinghamshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Minis by the Sea 2026
Free to enter and steps from the beach, the West Sussex Mini Owners Club's annual seafront gathering on Steyne Gardens welcomes every Mini variant in a relaxed, donation-driven community show unlike anything else in the South East.
Annual, typically first Sunday of SeptemberWorthing, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Salon Prive Supercar Sunday and Lifestyle Clubs Day 2026
The finale day of Salon Prive Week opens the Blenheim Palace lawns to the UK's leading supercar and lifestyle clubs in a free-flowing lawn display that blends concours-weekend glamour with a more accessible clubs-and-crowds Sunday atmosphere.
Annual, first Sunday of SeptemberWoodstock, Oxfordshire · South
Club Runs and Cruises
The Beaulieu Oak Run
Pre-1905 veteran vehicles take a scenic route through the New Forest before gathering at Beaulieu in a rare display of motoring history.
6 Sept 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport Autojumble
Held inside the London ULEZ zone at one of the capital's most characterful transport museums, this compact community autojumble offers strictly car-and-bike-related parts, earlybird entry at 9am, and pitch prices that put large commercial jumbles to shame.
Annual - watch whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk for confirmed dateEnfield, Greater London · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Hagerty Clubhouse Hangout at Bicester Heritage
Three times a year the Hagerty Clubhouse at Bicester Heritage throws open its doors for a Hangout alongside the Sunday Scramble, making it the UK's best combined classic car buy-talk-and-breakfast day with Minis regularly among the eclectic mix.
Three times annually (21 May, 9 July, 10 September 2026)Bicester, Oxfordshire · South
Festivals and Track Events
Everything Electric Greater London 2026
The world's leading EV and home-energy festival lands at Allianz Stadium Twickenham for two days of manufacturer debuts, live test drives, Fully Charged presenter sessions, and the Zapheap Challenge.
AnnualTwickenham, Greater London · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2026
Billed as the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic, this Hampshire institution brings hundreds of stands packed with spares, automobilia and pre-2000 classics in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.
Annual, SeptemberBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Historics Auctioneers Pace of Autumn at Ascot Racecourse
Classic and sports car auction staged inside the grandstand of Royal Ascot Racecourse, combining royal heritage with serious collector-car bidding across hundreds of lots with full viewing days.
Annual at this venue (autumn)Ascot, Berkshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Historics at Ascot Racecourse Classic Car Auction - September 2026
Historics stages its signature autumn sale inside the Royal Enclosure grandstand at Ascot Racecourse, blending blue-riband horsepower heritage with classic automotive history in one of the most glamorous auction settings in the country.
Recurring, annual SeptemberAscot, Berkshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
International Autojumble
Billed as the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic, the Beaulieu Autojumble is a must-visit for parts hunters and memorabilia collectors.
12 Sept–13 Sept 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show - Newport Day
Running since 2001, this free two-day charity show occupies Newport Quay on Saturday with around 500 vehicles spanning vintage, custom, retro and rare machinery drawn from across the UK and Europe.
Annual, SeptemberNewport, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show 2026 (Newport)
Running since 2001, this free charity show packs up to 500 classics, commercials and military vehicles onto Newport Quay for a full day against a working harbour backdrop.
Annual, second weekend of September, SaturdayNewport, Isle of Wight · South
Festivals and Track Events
Kop Hill Climb 2026
A commemorative hillclimb weekend in the Chilterns recreating the original early 1900s event format for cars and motorcycles, combined with a family-friendly festival atmosphere.
12 Sept–13 Sept 2026Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire · South
Festivals and Track Events
Kop Hill Climb Festival 2026
Revived in 2009 on the very public road that hosted the UK's last-ever competitive hillclimb in 1925, this entirely volunteer-run charity festival in the Chiltern Hills has raised over PS1.2 million for local causes while showcasing 100 years of automotive history.
Annual (September)Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire · South
Shows and Concours
Laughton Autumn Show
An autumn agricultural and country show at Laughton Showground featuring classic vehicle displays as part of a wide-ranging rural programme.
12 Sept–13 Sept 2026Laughton, East Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Sidmouth Classic Car Show
An annual seaside classic set in the regency elegance of Sidmouth's cricket ground, jointly organised by the Crash Box Club and Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce, with a thriving pavilion cafe and all proceeds reinvested in the town.
Annual, SeptemberSidmouth, Devon · South
Shows and Concours
Autumn Bus Show
Amberley Museum hosts its annual autumn bus show, bringing together a fine collection of vintage and classic buses in a fascinating open-air museum setting.
13 Sept 2026Amberley, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show - Ryde Esplanade Day
The seafront stretch of Ryde Esplanade and North Walk transforms into a mile-long parade of up to 500 classics for the Sunday leg of the island's biggest annual motor show, free for all spectators.
Annual, SeptemberRyde, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show 2026 (Ryde Esplanade)
The Sunday leg of the island's biggest classic event fills Ryde Esplanade and North Walk with around 500 vehicles stretching to the horizon, free for all spectators.
Annual, second weekend of September, SundayRyde, Isle of Wight · South
Shows and Concours
Kent's Classic Car Show
Set in the historic grounds of Aylesford Priory, this long-running annual show blends original and restored classics with an autojumble and trade stands in one of Kent's most atmospheric settings.
Annual, SeptemberAylesford, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Nicholas Mee and Company - Cars and Coffee Meet
The Aston Martin specialist's west London showroom and workshop opens its doors periodically for a barista-served, all-marques informal gather, with genuinely rare cars lurking in the workshop bays as a bonus.
Three times per year (spring, summer, autumn); check nicholasmee.co.uk for exact datesLondon, Greater London · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Nissan Figaro Owners Club National Rally
Dozens of candy-coloured 1991 Nissan Figaros descending on a single English venue is one of the most surreal and joyful sights in the British car calendar - a moving art installation that happens to have a 987cc turbo engine.
Annual, autumnVarious - TBC, Various · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - September (2nd Sunday)
September's second-Sunday meet is one of the most popular of the year as owners bring their summer-exercised machines out for a final airing before the winter garage season begins.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 9am-12pmPort Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
The London Region Great Get Together 4
Mercedes-Benz Club London Region assembles on Brooklands' original 1900s banked track surface for an open-air show-and-shine, one of the most historically charged tarmac settings in British motorsport.
Annual (London Region series)Weybridge, Surrey · South
Club Runs and Cruises
MGA Register 2026 Autumn Tour - Paignton
A four-day Devon driving tour based at The Palace Hotel in Paignton, where MGA owners navigate scenic South West roads together - the kind of unhurried, roof-down tour the MGA was built for.
AnnualPaignton, Devon · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Bonhams Cars at Goodwood Revival
Bonhams' celebrated Revival sale is the only classic car auction held inside an active period motor-racing event, where bidders arrive in vintage dress and lots span pre-war through 1960s machinery.
Annual (Goodwood Revival weekend)Chichester, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Emergency Services Day
Historic and modern emergency services vehicles are displayed alongside live demonstrations and family entertainment at Brooklands Museum.
19 Sept 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Kent and East Sussex Railway Classic Vehicle Show
Classic cars and motorbikes steam alongside preserved locomotives at Tenterden Town Station on the historic Kent and East Sussex Railway, one of the earliest surviving light railways in Britain.
AnnualTenterden, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
Concorde Classics Car Show 2026
Described as a garden party for car enthusiasts, this annual charity show in the tree-lined riverside grounds of The Concorde in Eastleigh raises funds for Naomi House and Jacksplace Children's Hospices while showcasing classics and supercars side by side.
Annual, SeptemberEastleigh, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Kenley Autojumble
A recurring open-air autojumble held at the historic Kenley Airfield site near Caterham, drawing regular traders and passionate enthusiasts having a clear-out to a venue steeped in wartime aviation heritage.
Recurring (check organiser for exact 2026 dates)Caterham, Surrey · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Romney Marsh Classic Bikejumble and Ride-In Show - September 2026
A second autumnal edition of the popular Kent motorcycle autojumble and ride-in show at Hamstreet, featuring tons of new and second-hand spares, a BikeMart and live music.
20 Sept 2026Hamstreet, Near Ashford, Kent · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Romney Marsh Classic Motorcycle Autojumble and Ride-In Show (September)
The autumn edition of one of the longest-running classic motorcycle events in the South-East, held on the atmospheric levels of Romney Marsh since 1992.
Biannual, June and SeptemberHamstreet, Kent · South
Shows and Concours
Seymours Woking Car Show
Woking town centre fills with over 100 classic and custom cars each September, mixing Harley Davidsons with hot rods, movie cars and even Transformers, proving that a free town-centre show can rival any paid festival.
Annual, third Sunday of SeptemberWoking, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply BMW
BMW owners and enthusiasts gather at Beaulieu for a dedicated marque display day in the New Forest.
20 Sept 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Simply BMW at Beaulieu
BMW owners drive their cars directly into the National Motor Museum's parkland for this annual People's Choice rally, with every model from pre-war to current M-cars welcome in one of England's most atmospheric country-house settings.
Annual, SeptemberBeaulieu, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
VauxALL South
An end-of-season celebration welcoming all Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford owners to Beaulieu for a dedicated marque gathering.
26 Sept 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Ardingly Autojumble (Horsham Historics)
The Horsham Historics Preservation Society has run this long-standing Sunday autojumble at the South of England Showground for decades - tombola, parts stalls and automobilia all under one roof in the heart of West Sussex.
Monthly or bi-monthly Sundays; confirmed February 2026 date, check horshamhistorics@aol.com for remaining 2026 datesArdingly, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Classic and Retro Show at Beale Park
Set within the riverside grounds of Beale Park near Pangbourne on the Berkshire-Oxfordshire border, this late-September classic and retro show combines an informal all-makes vehicle display with family wildlife park surroundings for a genuinely distinctive day out.
Annual (late September)Pangbourne, Berkshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
German Day
Porsche, VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and more German marques are displayed at Brooklands with Test Hill climbs, food and entertainment.
27 Sept 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
German Day at Brooklands
Brooklands Museum's annual celebration of German automotive excellence brings together Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and more in an iconic historic setting with Test Hill action.
Annual, late SeptemberWeybridge, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Land Rover Day at Amberley Museum 2026
A characterful annual gathering set within the extraordinary open-air Amberley Chalk Pits Museum in West Sussex, where Land Rovers of all ages are displayed against a backdrop of industrial heritage and sweeping downland.
Annual, late SeptemberAmberley, West Sussex · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Mid Kent's Auto and Bike Jumble
One of the Garden of England's best-value rummages, this recurring autojumble at Aylesford draws parts hunters and classic owners alike for a 9:30am-3pm hunt through spares, memorabilia and project fodder.
Recurring, multiple dates per yearAylesford, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - September (Last Sunday)
The last Sunday of September confirmed for 27 September 2026 on the Port Solent events page, rounding off the outdoor season with autumn light and a notoriously diverse field.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 9am-12pmPort Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Italian
Italian car owners and enthusiasts come together at Beaulieu for a celebration of la dolce vita on four wheels.
27 Sept 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
The OhSoRetro Show, Margate
A retro and classic vehicle show at the seaside resort of Margate, celebrating vintage style, cars and culture by the sea.
27 Sept 2026Margate, Kent · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Haddenham Classics Monthly Meet - October 2026
The autumn instalment of Haddenham's beloved last-Saturday meet, when cooler mornings bring out a particularly colourful range of classic machinery to the Bradmoor Farm yard.
Last Saturday of each month, 9am to 12pmHaddenham, Buckinghamshire · South
Shows and Concours
Hastings Classic Car Show
Part of the annual Hastings Week celebrations, this seafront classic car and motorcycle show on the Stade Open Space brings pre-1990 machines to one of England's most historically dramatic shorelines.
Annual, October (Hastings Week)Hastings, East Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Japfest Goodwood 2026
The South's must-attend end-of-season JDM spectacular at Goodwood Circuit, now open to all Japanese cars regardless of age, with live drifting, drag cars, Japanese lowriders and thousands of club displays packed into one historic venue.
3 Oct 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Autumn Historic Gathering
Amberley Museum's autumn historic vehicle gathering draws a diverse range of classic and veteran machines to this renowned open-air museum.
4 Oct 2026Amberley, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Bicester Motion Scramble - October 2026
Held inside 50+ working heritage workshops on a former RAF airfield, the Scramble packs a full Sunday with GTI history, live talks and a sell-out crowd of genuine enthusiasts - nowhere else in the South combines working restoration bays with a public car meet at this scale.
Multiple times per year (typically January, April, July, October); each date announced separatelyBicester, Oxfordshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Hayling Sunset
A golden-hour informal coastal gathering organised by the Victory Wheelers each autumn that turns Hayling Island into a temporary stage for chrome and V8s as the sun goes down over the Solent, combining scenic location with a relaxed all-welcome format.
Annual, early OctoberHayling Island, Hampshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
LRM Land Rover and 4x4 Autojumble - Newbury (October)
One of a rolling series of LRM autojumble and spares days held across multiple UK venues throughout 2026, this Newbury edition offers a one-stop shop for elusive parts and vintage accessories at an 8am start.
Multiple dates per year, see LRM calendarHermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Land Rover Monthly Newbury Autojumble and 4x4 Spares Day (Autumn)
The October reprise of the world's biggest Land Rover autojumble returns to Newbury Showground with 25 acres of spares, vehicle sales, tractor parts and shed clear-outs, perfect for late-season project sourcing before winter.
Biannual: late March and early OctoberThatcham, Berkshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Austin Counties Car Rally
The Austin Counties Car Rally takes place at the heritage Kent and East Sussex Railway, bringing together Austin enthusiasts and their vehicles for a dedicated marque event.
10 Oct–11 Oct 2026Tenterden, Kent · South
Festivals and Track Events
Brooklands Autumn Motorsport Festival
Brooklands' seasonal sign-off combines autotests driven by championship competitors, club rallies and a wide gathering of motorsport machinery on the concrete banking where British racing was born.
Annual, OctoberWeybridge, Surrey · South
Festivals and Track Events
Motorsport Day
Championship-level track action, Test Hill ascents and exceptional static displays combine for a dedicated motorsport showcase at the birthplace of British motor racing.
11 Oct 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Festivals and Track Events
Motorsports Day at Brooklands
Held at the historic Brooklands Museum, this multi-marque motorsport showcase features live track demonstrations and test hill runs alongside static displays.
11 Oct 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - October (2nd Sunday)
Into autumn, the Port Solent series shifts to a 10am start to catch the best of the morning light, and the cooler weather tends to draw out the rarer and more cherished machinery whose owners prefer not to share the road with summer-holiday traffic.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 10am-12pm (October onward)Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Ace Café Red Oktober Eastern Bloc Vehicle Meet
The Ace Café's annual celebration of Eastern Bloc vehicles draws a fascinatingly eclectic mix of cars from behind the Iron Curtain to London's legendary North Circular café.
18 Oct 2026London, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
London Bus Museum TransportFest
Extensive bus displays including rarely-seen early examples are showcased at Brooklands in the London Bus Museum's annual autumn festival.
18 Oct 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Festivals and Track Events
Goodwood Track Day - October 2026
MGs on Track's second visit of the year to the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit, offering a safe and friendly day of driving at one of Britain's most iconic venues.
19 Oct 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Festivals and Track Events
Goodwood Trackday 2026
MGs on Track's second visit of the year to the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit for a friendly and fun day of track driving.
19 Oct 2026Chichester, West Sussex · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Ardingly Autojumble
Run by the Horsham Historics Preservation Society at the South of England Showground, this is the go-to indoor-outdoor autojumble for spares hunters and memorabilia collectors across the South East, with a tombola and refreshments on the side.
Periodic Sundays, typically 2-3 times per yearArdingly, West Sussex · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Port Solent Sunday Car Meets - October (Last Sunday)
Confirmed in the Port Solent events calendar for 25 October 2026, this autumn meet is one of the last chances to see summer project cars in public before the season closes, creating an atmosphere of bittersweet automotive celebration.
Second and last Sunday of every month, 10am-12pm (October onward)Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
Art of Motoring Exhibition 2026
Now in its twelfth year, this annual showcase of Britain's finest automotive artists fills the prestigious Iconic Images Gallery on Waterloo Place with paintings, sculptures and photography timed to coincide with London Motor Week and the Brighton Run.
Annual, late October / early NovemberLondon, Greater London · South
Club Runs and Cruises
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
The world's longest-running motoring event, contested annually since 1927, sees pre-1905 veteran cars journey 60 miles from Hyde Park in London to the seafront at Brighton.
1 Nov 2026London, Greater London · South
Shows and Concours
Off Road Day
Off-road vehicles, military vehicles, 4x4s, Land Rovers and Jeeps gather at Brooklands for an impressive day of rugged machinery and demonstrations.
1 Nov 2026Weybridge, Surrey · South
Club Runs and Cruises
RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
One of the world's longest-running motoring events, this iconic veteran car run sees pre-1905 cars travel from London to Brighton.
1 Nov 2026London, Greater London · South
Club Runs and Cruises
Chiltern Hills Remembrance Sunday Classic Land Rover Charity Run 2026
A moving annual charity drive through the Chiltern Hills on Remembrance Sunday, uniting classic Land Rover owners in a purposeful and scenic cruise that blends heritage motoring with community giving.
Annual, Remembrance SundayAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Simply Smart
A dedicated day for Smart car owners and enthusiasts to gather and display their vehicles at Beaulieu.
8 Nov 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Shows and Concours
London EV Show 2026
The UK's largest dedicated electric vehicle trade and consumer show returns to ExCeL London with 300-plus exhibitors spanning every facet of the EV ecosystem, making it the unmissable annual stocktake of where electric motoring stands.
Annual, NovemberLondon, Greater London · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Historics Auctioneers Classic Auction at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands
A classic car auction staged at Mercedes-Benz World on the hallowed ground of the Brooklands circuit, combining a legendary motorsport location with a broad catalogue of collector vehicles.
Annual (November)Weybridge, Surrey · South
Auctions and Autojumbles
Historics at Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands Classic Car Auction - November 2026
Set on the hallowed banking of Brooklands, the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, this late-season Historics sale offers a historically charged backdrop unlike any other auction venue in Britain.
Annual, NovemberWeybridge, Surrey · South
Club Runs and Cruises
New Forest VW Santa Run
Volkswagen owners dress up for the festive season and convoy through the New Forest to Beaulieu in this popular Christmas event.
29 Nov 2026Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
Cars and Coffee / Informal Meets
Mercedes-Benz Club Sussex Region Toat Cafe Breakfast Meet
A rural West Sussex breakfast meet set at the remote Toat Cafe, a perennial favourite for the Club's Sussex members combining country lanes, classic cafes and Mercedes-Benz in equal measure.
Periodic (Sussex Region, recurs December and seasonally)Pulborough, West Sussex · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
AGM & Charity Christmas Lunch
The RREC Surrey Section's annual general meeting combined with a charity Christmas lunch rounds off the club's calendar year.
6 Dec 2026Surrey, Surrey · South
Shows and Concours
Vintage Stony New Year's Day 2027
Stony Stratford's pre-war automotive street party on New Year's Day features Market Square reserved exclusively for pre-1940 cars and motorcycles, a celebratory minute's noise at midday, an awards ceremony, and a free bacon butty for the first vintage pilots to arrive.
Annual, 1 JanuaryStony Stratford, Buckinghamshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
Members' Meeting
The Goodwood motorsport season opener recaptures the intimate atmosphere and camaraderie of the original BARC club meetings held at the circuit from 1949 to 1966.
10 Apr–11 Apr 2027Chichester, West Sussex · South
Shows and Concours
Chiltern Hills Rally Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show
A 32-year-old family-rooted Buckinghamshire institution held at Weedon Park that pairs a classic and vintage vehicle static show with an autojumble, live entertainment, a fun dog show, and children's rides, delivering the full grassroots show experience on a single summer Sunday.
Annual, mid-May SundayAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · South
Marque and Owners-Club Events
MX-5 Owners Club Spring Day at Brooklands
Every spring the MX-5 Owners Club returns to Brooklands Museum, the birthplace of British motorsport, for a 750-car gathering that pairs the world's best-selling roadster with the most storied tarmac in the country.
Annual, MayWeybridge, Surrey · South

Places in South

driving road
A272 South Downs Road
An 86-mile unhurried single-carriageway that winds through the South Downs National Park from Winchester to Heathfield, threading quaint villages, valleys and hilltops near Goodwood and Petworth, and famous for almost always being empty at the right time of day.
Winchester, Hampshire · South
driving road
A31 Hog's Back
The Hog's Back is a classic narrow chalk ridge between Guildford and Farnham along the North Downs escarpment, offering panoramic views across Surrey and the Weald from one of southern England's most distinctively shaped driving ridgelines.
Guildford, Surrey · South
driving road
A32 Meon Valley Road
A long, largely un-spoilt Hampshire A-road running north from Wickham through the lush Meon Valley to Alton, beloved by local enthusiasts for its sweeping open sections, gentle off-camber bends and almost total absence of dual-carriageway upgrades.
Wickham, Hampshire · South
driving road
A379 South Devon Coastal Road
A glorious slow-burn coastal drive from Torquay to Plymouth along the South Hams, combining estuaries, fishing villages and sweeping sea views across Start Bay, Dartmouth and Salcombe on a road that perfectly balances scenery with genuine driving engagement.
Torquay, Devon · South
driving road
A39 Atlantic Highway
A 70-mile sweep along Britain's wild Atlantic fringe from Barnstaple to Fraddon, tracking above the cliffs and coves of north Cornwall with signposted scenic stops at Bude, Tintagel and Wadebridge.
Barnstaple, Devon · South
karting track
Absolutely Karting Maidenhead
The UK's home of Glow Karting, this dual-level indoor circuit flips into neon-lit Glow mode for an electrifying race experience unique in the country.
Maidenhead, Berkshire · South
driving road
B2146 / B2141 South Downs Spurs
The classic enthusiast detour off the A272, these linked B-roads climb steeply through the South Downs National Park from Petersfield south towards Chichester and Goodwood, offering every challenge except speed cameras on a route cited by PistonHeads as an AAA five-star drive.
Petersfield, Hampshire · South
driving road
B3157 Jurassic Coast Road
A 17-mile rollercoaster of a coastal B-road between Bridport and Weymouth that hugs the ridgelines above Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, passing through thatched Dorset villages with jaw-dropping views of a UNESCO World Heritage coastline at every crest.
Bridport, Dorset · South
karting track
Bayford Meadows Kart Circuit
A professional-grade 1,100m outdoor circuit near Sittingbourne, the longest of Kent's big-three karting venues and a technical driver's circuit used for major national championship events.
Sittingbourne, Kent · South
historic location
Bicester Heritage
A decommissioned 1942 RAF bomber station reborn as Britain's pre-eminent hub for historic vehicle specialists, with regular Scramble open days drawing thousands of pre-1990 cars and enthusiasts to its original wartime buildings.
Bicester, Oxfordshire · South
race circuit
Brands Hatch
Britain's most celebrated natural amphitheatre circuit, set in the Kent hills, with a compact 1.2-mile Indy layout and the thrilling 2.4-mile Grand Prix circuit both available for public track days nearly every week of the season.
Fawkham, Kent · South
car museum
Brooklands Museum
Built on the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, Brooklands tells the intertwined story of British motorsport and aviation with racing cars, motorcycles, a Concorde, and banked track sections still in situ.
Weybridge, Surrey · South
karting track
Buckmore Park Kart Circuit
The spiritual home of British karting, a woodland 1,000m outdoor circuit where Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Lando Norris and Ollie Bearman all began their racing careers.
Chatham, Kent · South
race circuit
Castle Combe Circuit
A fast, flowing 1.85-mile Wiltshire circuit built on a wartime airfield and framed by the picturesque village of Castle Combe, consistently rated one of Britain's most scenic and enjoyable track day venues.
Castle Combe, Wiltshire · South
karting track
Clay Pigeon Kart Circuit
A fast, well-regarded outdoor karting circuit with a rich history in Dorset's countryside, popular among owner-drivers and regularly hosting club championship and Super 1 National Kart Championship rounds.
Wardon Hill, Dorchester, Dorset · South
karting track
Clay Pigeon Raceway
A legendary 815m outdoor championship circuit set in the Dorset countryside on the A37, the home circuit of Jenson Button and a regular host of British and national karting championships.
Dorchester, Dorset · South
karting track
Daytona Sandown Park
A premier 900m outdoor karting circuit set within the prestigious Sandown Park racecourse grounds in Esher, offering eight technical corners and premium arrive-and-drive karts.
Esher, Surrey · South
car museum
Dover Transport Museum
Kent's only museum of its kind and a registered charity, preserving a century of road transport alongside recreated Edwardian shop fronts and the world's largest collection of Norman motorcycles, run entirely by volunteers.
Whitfield, Kent · South
race circuit
Goodwood Motor Circuit
The only classic racing circuit in the world to remain entirely in its original form, meticulously preserved in its 1940s condition in the West Sussex countryside, hosting track days, the Members Meeting, Revival and Festival of Speed.
Chichester, West Sussex · South
karting track
K1 Speed Canary Wharf (formerly Capital Karts)
Central London's premier indoor electric karting circuit at 800 m with next-generation all-electric karts, F1 simulators and an exclusive bar and lounge.
London, Greater London · South
karting track
Lydd Kart Circuit
One of the fastest outdoor circuits in the UK at 1,040m, set on the dramatic open Romney Marsh landscape near Dungeness with a separate 500m junior track.
Lydd, Kent · South
car factory
MINI Plant Oxford Factory Tour
An award-winning 100-minute tour through the birthplace of the modern MINI in Cowley, where over 1,000 cars roll off the production line daily and more than 1,200 robots weld bodyshells with balletic precision.
Oxford, Oxfordshire · South
car factory
McLaren Technology Centre - Woking
Norman Foster's extraordinary glass-and-lake MTC is one of the world's great factory buildings, housing McLaren's F1 team and supercar production line in almost impossibly pristine conditions.
Woking, Surrey · South
experience centre
Mercedes-Benz World
Sitting on the hallowed Brooklands site in Surrey, this free-entry three-storey brand showcase combines over 100 cars on display, F1 simulators, Silver Arrows demos and on-track driving experiences for all the family.
Weybridge, Surrey · South
car museum
National Motor Museum at Beaulieu
One of the world's great motor museums, housing over 280 vehicles spanning the full story of British motoring from horseless carriages to land speed record-breakers, set within the stunning New Forest estate of Palace House.
Beaulieu, Hampshire · South
karting track
QLeisure Outdoor Karting
An 800m outdoor karting circuit laid on F1-grade tarmac with a Suzuka-inspired layout, running powerful 270cc Sodi SR5 karts in the heart of Sussex.
Burgess Hill, West Sussex · South
karting track
Raceworld Indoor Karting
A multi-award-winning 400m indoor circuit near Exeter with a unique landscape of trees and greenery recreating the feel of outdoor racing, with a flyover bridge and fast straights all under cover.
Exeter, Devon · South
car factory
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Goodwood Manufacturing Plant
An open-day treat at Nicholas Grimshaw's serene grass-roofed factory in the West Sussex countryside, where every Rolls-Royce is still hand-assembled and bespoke commissions take shape in the famous Bespoke Studio.
Goodwood, West Sussex · South
karting track
Rye House Kart Raceway
A legendary outdoor karting venue in Hertfordshire open since the 1960s, where Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button began their careers, offering arrive-and-drive sessions seven days a week and a packed club racing calendar.
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire · South
car museum
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
A living motorcycle museum in the New Forest founded by 11-times British Trials Champion Sammy Miller, housing around 500 rare and exotic machines almost all kept in full running order, with farm animals in the courtyard for good measure.
New Milton, Hampshire · South
karting track
Soar Electric Karting Gillingham
The main indoor karting option in Kent proper, featuring a multi-level track with high-torque electric karts in Gillingham Medway, just minutes from the legendary Buckmore Park.
Gillingham, Kent · South
driving road
Surrey Hills: Box Hill and Leith Hill Lanes
The winding country lanes of the Surrey Hills AONB loop around Box Hill and Leith Hill Tower through hedgerow-lined switchbacks and wildflower meadows, making this one of the most technically rewarding and photogenic driving areas within striking distance of London.
Dorking, Surrey · South
karting track
TeamSport Go Karting Bournemouth
A modern indoor electric karting venue on the Bournemouth-Poole border in Wallisdown, with an on-site bar and food offering making it an all-weather day-out destination on the Dorset coast.
Bournemouth, Dorset · South
karting track
TeamSport Go Karting Brighton
An indoor electric karting venue in Burgess Hill near Brighton offering multi-level track features including flyovers, accessible by public transport from the city.
Burgess Hill, West Sussex · South
karting track
TeamSport Go Karting Camberley
An indoor karting venue in Frimley, Surrey, running 270cc GT5 karts on a technically demanding circuit with a 50m straight, convenient for drivers across Surrey and Hampshire.
Camberley, Surrey · South
karting track
TeamSport Go Karting Crawley
A multi-level indoor electric karting circuit near Gatwick with tunnels and elevated sections, offering all-weather racing just minutes from the airport in West Sussex.
Crawley, West Sussex · South
karting track
TeamSport Go Karting Farnborough
A purpose-built indoor electric karting track in Hampshire with a multi-level layout featuring tunnels and chicanes, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Farnborough, Hampshire · South
karting track
TeamSport Go Karting Gosport
An indoor electric karting circuit on the Hampshire coast near Portsmouth, offering year-round racing with multi-level track features for drivers of all abilities.
Gosport, Hampshire · South
karting track
TeamSport Go Karting Southampton
An indoor electric karting circuit in Eastleigh combining a state-of-the-art kart track with an on-site motorsport-themed crazy golf course, billed as the best indoor karting venue on the South Coast.
Eastleigh, Hampshire · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting Basildon
Part of the UK's largest indoor karting network, offering multi-level tracks and electric karts in a purpose-built arena.
Basildon, Essex · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting Brent Cross
TeamSport's newest London venue at Brent Cross Shopping Centre combines indoor karting with ten-pin bowling for a full-day leisure destination.
London, Greater London · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting High Wycombe
Chilterns-edge indoor karting with TeamSport's signature multi-level circuits suited to families, stag parties and corporate team-building.
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting London Acton
West London's TeamSport track spanning 500 m with banked corners and multiple levels for an intense urban indoor racing experience.
London, Greater London · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting London Docklands
An 800 m tarmac indoor circuit with mezzanine level, tight hairpins and high-speed straights in an iconic South East London industrial setting.
London, Greater London · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting London Edmonton
North London TeamSport venue offering indoor karting with crazy golf alongside the circuit, and strong corporate event facilities.
London, Greater London · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting London Mitcham
South London's TeamSport indoor karting circuit providing multi-level racing in a dedicated arena for families and competitive racers alike.
Mitcham, Greater London · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting Reading
Berkshire indoor karting with TeamSport's high-spec multi-level circuits and BIKC qualifying sessions for competitive drivers.
Reading, Berkshire · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting Southampton
South Coast indoor karting in TeamSport's purpose-built arena, with a demanding multi-level circuit and full hospitality offering.
Southampton, Hampshire · South
karting track
TeamSport Indoor Karting Watford
North-West London fringe TeamSport venue with a multi-level indoor circuit and full race event programme just off the M25.
Watford, Hertfordshire · South
car museum
The Dunsfold Collection
The world's largest collection of Land Rovers, including rare prototypes and pre-production vehicles, now housed in a dedicated museum building opened in 2023 in the Surrey countryside with an unrivalled archive of Land Rover history.
Dunsfold, Surrey · South
race circuit
Thruxton Circuit
The fastest circuit in the UK, with its sweeping 2.36-mile Hampshire airfield layout and notorious high-speed Complex section; due to strict planning limits only 12 motorsport days run per year, making each visit feel exclusive and special.
Andover, Hampshire · South
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