Events

The Mytton Fold Hotel, Whalley Rd, Langho, Blackburn BB6 8AB

7.00pm for 7.30pm

The Noggin & Natter is a great opportunity to meet well-known rallying and motor racing participants. Meet Team Taylor who had a race win at the Silverstone Classic. There is a Christmas hamper to be won and everyone will be given a free ticket. Why not come in your Vintage, Classic or Cherished car?

Adrian Dean: adrianjohndean1947@icloud.com

Cross Hands, Old Sodbury

8.30am until 11.00am

Monthly breakfast meeting, 4th Sunday of each month throughout the year.

John Moon: hortonhistoricvehicleclub@gmail.com

British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire

10am-4pm

Following the success of previous events, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) will host the next Club Expo on Saturday 18 January 2025 at the British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ. Club Expo 2025 will deliver some new topics in addition to your favourite subjects such as DVLA and Insurance Question time. All discussions will be delivered in a plenary and due to the nature of the information available we shall endeavour to provide an extended lunchbreak to enable you to grab a bite to eat in the cafeteria and take some time to view the museum. Details will be provided in due course. Also featured will be a limited number of interesting companies we wish you to meet including traders whose specialisms are solely for the Club industry. No conflicting businesses will be present. As well as enjoying the talks we hope for you to meet other clubs and help towards building a community of like-minded historic vehicle enthusiasts. You never know, you may learn something invaluable for your club from another!

Mel Holley (Secretary): secretary@fbhvc.co.uk

Porte de Versailles, Paris, France

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Founded in 1976, Rétromobile is one of the most prestigious collector car exhibitions in Europe. This stature has allowed it to bring together everyone from the vintage car world, and offer unprecedented and exclusive displays and special features. It is also acknowledged by its visitors as being the world’s largest pop-up art gallery dedicated to cars. As a true leader in the collector car market, Rétromobile is the annual gathering for all car fans.

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Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

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The 20th edition of Reis Race Retro brings together thousands of fans, drivers, preparers, traders and enthusiasts to enjoy a weekend of everything you need to prepare for the motorsport season ahead. Covering disciplines including formula and circuit racing, rallying, hill climbs, touring cars, single seater and one marque series, GT cars and more. The event now showcases over 60 iconic competition cars across the expanded four halls, alongside traders who can supply everything from medicals, to clothing and parts.

See website: info@raceretro.com

NEC, Birmingham

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The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is the show to attend whether you are looking to reignite your passion for cars, finish a restoration project, purchase a classic, or simply want to reminisce with family and friends over the beautiful completed classic cars on display. The event brings together 1300+ cars on display; 160+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; the Classic Car Auction; celebrities; car competitions; practical workshops on restoration skills and lots more. So make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to source all the tools, knowledge, services you need in one place while enjoying the cars and activities on offer.

Alison Judge: alison@inovent.co.uk

Yorkshire

3 days

Exclusively for crews from different generations, this award-winning Rally returns setting out each day from the Majestic Hotel & Spa, Harrogate. Following Friday morning’s scrutineering we start by exploring locally, with Saturday’s all-day action set in the beautiful Vale of York. Sunday we head to the Yorkshire Dales, ahead of lunch and prize-giving.

Kitty Burdett: kitty.burdett@rallytheglobe.com

Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth, North Wales, LL18 5SB, United Kingdom

10:00 - 16:00

We are looking to add additional historical military vehicles to our multi-period historical event to display alongside our other exhibitors. If interested then please get in touch using the details provided. Join us for our exciting Living History Weekend! This is a family event with plenty to see and do. Under 16's are free! Come and join us for our Multi-Period Living History Weekend! This is a family event with plenty to see and do across the weekend. Over 600 re-enactors will be on site throughout the weekend as part of bringing to life over 2000 years' worth of History. They will be displaying authentic period uniforms, original and replica equipment and weapons from a wide range of historical eras. For our 2025 event we are once again expanding our multi-period aspect even further with a plan to recruit even more historical eras and impressions to provide you with an unmissable historical experience. This is the perfect opportunity to experience hands-on history, while getting up close to and speaking to our experts. Be sure not to miss the chance to walk alongside Ancient Greeks, witness the power of Roman artillery and hear the clash of Viking swords. There's plenty to see and do as part of an action-packed weekend that we have lined up with some exciting additions to the event once again this year. As well as the chance to talk to our re-enactors, there will also be much more each day, including: - Firing displays and arena demonstrations - Military Vehicles - Trade stalls - Refreshments - Beer tent - Live music - & much more! Our event will be held at Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth, North Wales on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2025 from 10am until 4pm each day. To book or for more information email: admin@axisallied.co.uk

Peter Wood: admin@axisallied.co.uk

National

All day

Drive It Day 2025. Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Please see the website for how to support the event. PLEASE NOTE: In 2025, to avoid a clash with the Easter weekend, the event is running on Sunday 27th April 2025, a week later than usual.

The Kelpies. Grangemouth. Scotland. FK2 7ZT

10am to 4pm

Central Vintage Motor Cycle Club will hold a static display of classic motorcycles and invite riders to either start their ride or to pop in during the day.

Alexander Adams: Alexander.adams@yahoo.co.uk

British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ

10:00

Get ready to rev up the celebrations! To kick off our fabulous 60th Anniversary year, we're throwing a shindig you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10th next year at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon. For just £12 a person (pay on arrival), you'll get full access to the museum and the Collections Centre. But wait, there's more—there's a Slot Car Show happening that day too, and guess what? It's all included in your ticket! Now, here's where we need YOU—yes, you! What better way to launch our Diamond Jubilee than by gathering a dazzling display of club-eligible cars? We're aiming for at least 60 Austins to celebrate 60 glorious years! Let's make this gathering so spectacular that it turns heads and brings in new members! Why not bring along a friend and show them just how great our pre-war Austins are?! Confirm your attendance by completing the entry form here: https://forms.gle/Cp72f5kufbDP7xnV7

Matt Coles: publicity@austintendriversclub.com

Ireland

4 days

Rally the Globe again join forces with Irish Racing Green for the sixth edition of this pre-war motoring adventure. In 2025 we return to the spectacular coastlines and dramatic mountains of Counties Cork and Kerry to discover new venues and revisit old favourites. Our bases will be the stunning Fota Island Resort and luxurious Sheen Falls Lodge.

Kitty Burdett: kitty.burdett@rallytheglobe.com

Biscester Heritage

9:30 to 16:00

This exciting event sees traditional hot rods and customs taking to Bicester Heritage's Experience and Demonstration Track, which at just under 1km in length, has six technical turns and a long straight to test cars to the full. The track is increasingly becoming known as an iconic testing and filming location, so it's the perfect place for the VHRA to host such an exhilarating event. Whilst track time at Throttle is exclusively for members of the VHRA and their VHRA eligible vehicles, spectating is open to all, including access to the pits. We encourage you to come along in your own historic vehicles; hot rods, customs, Yanks, motorbikes, classics and vintage, they're all welcome to attend Throttle. Numbers on all tickets are limited, it is strictly pre-entry, and there will be no tickets available on the gate, so book early to avoid disappointment. Gates open at 9.30am to the public, then at 10am the first of the hot rods will take to the track. From there, we'll be running all day through to 4pm, with just a short stop for lunch. There will be hot food and drink available on site throughout the day.

Neil Fretwell: info@vhra.co.uk

Three Counties Showground Severn Hall, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW

9.30am - 4.30pm

This is the UK’s longest running kit car show which offers you a unique opportunity to see more kit cars in one place than at any other event on the planet. Here you have the opportunity to meet the manufacturers and see the great displays from all of the industry’s major players.

The Event Team: info@grosvenorshows.co.uk

South Spain

2 weeks

The sixth event in our sought-after Carrera series returns to Spain, this time exploring the region of Andalucía with its spectacular mountains, stunning architecture and beautiful coastline.

Kitty Burdett: kitty.burdett@rallytheglobe.com

1940s Camp, Ramsy, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XB

9am to 2pm

Now firmly established as a permanent fixture in the VHRA calendar, the VHRA Swap Meet will once again be at the 1940s Camp in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. It’s a wartime army base that is under restoration, which serves as an excellent backdrop to the automobilia and Americana on sale and display at the event. Trading and attending is open to members and non-members alike. All we ask is, if you are selling goods, they relate to traditional hot rods and customs, early Fords, vintage Americana or the lifestyle that goes along with it. If you’re trading from a pre-63 vehicle we’ll knock something off the price of the pitch. There’s no pre-entry, simply pay on the gate on the day, either as a trader or a shopper. As well as the Swap Meet, there will be a show area for historic vehicles of all kinds. For those that want to arrive early, we’ll be throwing open the doors of the Drill Hall and the NAAFI on Saturday. Camping is available for an overnight stay and included in your pitch fee, which is convenient for an early start on Sunday. On Saturday night we’ll be playing some music, the bar will be open and food will be available. The NAAFI will be open on Sunday from breakfast onwards. Whilst the VHRA are the host club, the event is in association with the Ford Model A and the Early Ford V8 Clubs. We thank them for their support.

Neil Fretwell: info@vhra.co.uk

Woodland Grange Hotel ,Old |Milverton, Leamington Spa

Thursday pm to arrive or later

26th start arriving 27th visit to Gaydon 28th visit to Riley Works And/or local NT Houses. Centenary Gala Dinner 29th Concours ,trade stands, Riley Cars Heritage Trust displays . Display of famous Rileys, ERA, Healey. Possible Fly Past

Tim Booth Chairman/ Matt Parkes, Rally Organiser: matthew.parkes2@btopenworld.com

Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Somerset

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This exciting new event pays tribute to John Haynes OBE, the visionary behind the iconic Haynes Manual and founder of the Museum, celebrating his legacy through a day filled with heritage, nostalgia, and motoring passion. The John Haynes Classic will feature the Haynes Manual Display - a curated collection of cars and motorcycles immortalised in the famous Haynes Manuals, which have guided countless DIY enthusiasts around the world. This display will showcase the enduring impact of these manuals on car and motorcycle maintenance, highlighting their influence on global motoring history and culture. The show will also incorporate the Car Club Arena, which will provide a stunning showcase for hundreds of veteran, vintage, and classic cars and motorcycles, creating a spectacular visual experience for visitors. The Live Show Paddock will bring motoring history to life with talks, debates, live music, and a special vehicle parade. Families and budding engineers will enjoy the Discovery Zone, where workshops, demonstrations, and interactive activities will be available for adults and children alike. This zone offers hands-on learning experiences designed to inspire the next generation of automotive enthusiasts. Adding to the festivities, the South Somerset Artisan Market will feature a variety of local food, drink, and produce, showcasing the best of regional talent and providing a delicious taste of the area.

Steve Mytton: Steve.Mytton@haynesmuseum.org

Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire

10.00 - 4.00

We are pleased to announce that the twelfth running of the Hot Rod Races will be happening on Pendine Sands over the weekend of 20th & 21st September 2025. Once again there will be two days of non-stop racing action on the historic beach in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. We will be starting around 10am each day and racing for around five to six hours, with high speed thrills from start to finish. Everything is determined by the tide so times can’t be set in stone. This incredible, award winning event has fast become the most important date on the UK hot rod calendar, with participants coming from all over the globe to take part in the world’s fastest and most exciting beach racing competition available to traditional hot rods and customs. Racing is only open to members of the Vintage Hot Rod Association and their pre-1949 hot rods and customs, so it’s guaranteed old time action all the way. There are classes for all types of vehicles and engines, with cars being built just to break class records. All vehicles run on a course with a 1/2 mile run up, followed by a time flying 1/16th of a mile, which is where these antique hot rods can hit speeds in excess of 130 mph. Entry to the pits is for racers and their teams only, but you can spectate for free from outside.

Neil Fretwell: info@vhra.co.uk

Japan

4 weeks

Rally the Globe will embark on our third Marathon rally in Autumn 2025. An incredible, month-long journey through the cultural and topographical landscapes of Japan.

Kitty Burdett: kitty.burdett@rallytheglobe.com

British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire

9.45am - 15.30pm

The 26th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Limited, and an afternoon conference, takes place and is open to all FBHVC member club representatives and FBHVC individual and trade supporters. Details will be sent in advance to all members.

Mel Holley (secretary): secretary@fbhvc.co.uk

NEC, Birmingham

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THE UK'S LARGEST & BEST-LOVED CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW Over 3,000 classic cars and bikes on display, the most in the UK! Connect with 300+ motoring clubs. Browse and shop from 350+ specialist traders, including the UK’s largest indoor autojumble. Exciting new features including the Hall of Fame highlighting legendary cars and milestones, a live Podcast Lounge, huge DadCars Family Zone. See the usual must-haves: spectacular displays, celebrity appearances, and expert insights. Choose from over 500 classic cars and bikes on sale. Catch your favourite motoring celebrities on stage. Celebrate your love for classic cars at the ultimate season finale! Whether you're a collector, enthusiast, or simply appreciate timeless design, discover an incredible array of marques and models, each with its own story. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of all things classic!

National

All day

Drive It Day 2026. Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Please see the website for how to support the event

National

All day

Drive It Day 2027. Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Please see the website for how to support the event

National

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Drive It Day 2028. Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Please see the website for how to support the event

National

All day

Drive It Day 2029. Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Please see the website for how to support the event

National

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Drive It Day 2030. Yesterday's Vehicles Supporting Today's Children. National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Please see the website for how to support the event