August 2026
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| 1 | The FCC (Four Counties Classic) will continue to meet on the first and third Saturdays of every month in 2025:The FCC (Four Counties Classic) is a free gathering for all pre-1990 classic cars. The gatherings take place from 9am to noon on the first and third Saturdays of every month throughout the year at The Bletchingley Arms, 2 High St, Bletchingley, Surrey RH1 4PE For those who need sustenance, The Bletchingley Arms serves breakfast between 9.30am and 10.30am. The event is a static gathering in the midst of some wonderful driving roads though the scenic North Downs. When the weather was kind, prior to the lock-downs we often had as many as 130 cars in attendance. One reason for the success of the gathering is its geographical location close to the borders between four counties. We have regular members who come from Surrey, Greater London, Kent and Sussex. There are probably more classic cars in these four counties than anywhere else in the country (and therefore the world). |
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Hunters Classic Car meet at The Hunters Inn, Swanmore SO32 2PZMorning meet, All classics aged over 30 years welcome, food, tea and coffee available. 9am till 11.30 |
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Valleys and Villages Classic Tour Sunday 2ndA pleasant 115 miles drive through the Kennet Valley and over the Berkshire Downs, starting and finishing in Royal Wootton Bassett, with a lunch halt at the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Show. Further details will be available from February at www.ddmc.co.uk Contact valleysandvillagestour@gmail.com Supporting |
| 2 | Beaulieu Supercar Weekend will return on Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August 2026. This must-see family spectacular brings some of the world's most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.
This event is a must for all supercar enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to see these impressive motors up close! |
| 2 | Helmingham Classic10am – 4pm
It's not all about cars, with some fantastic live music, food, drink, a market and our Grade I Listed gardens are open and entry is included in the ticket price. It's a brilliant day out for everyone. Tickets, entries and more information will be released in early 2026. Here's a video from this year's event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLV9HwV4VM Nick Punter | Marketing Manager | Helmingham 01473 890799 nick@helmingham.com |
| 3 | The British Made Car ClubWe meet on the first Monday of each month at the Alma Inn, Lower Upham, SO32 1HE 18.30-210009-leis.dour@icloud.com. |
| 5 | Bear and Ragged Staff retro meetOn the 1st Wednesday evening of every month in the summerOn the A3057 at Braishfield  |
| 6 | Weston-super-Mare Motor ClubThe club meets for a social evening on the first Thursday of every month at:AutocrossAutotests & SolosRoad Rallies Social EventsThe club meets for a social evening on the first Thursday of every month at: Ollie's Cafe Bristol Road Brent Knoll, Highbridge |
| 6 | Club Triumph Eastern Club Nighton the first Thursday of the month at Duke of Wellington PH, The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2EA from 8pm. Club Triumph Eastern welcomes owners and enthusiasts of all Triumph cars and other classic marques. Visitors are very welcome to attend our meetings and meet the like minded members of our club. www.clubtriumpheastern.org.uk |
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| 8 | Provisionally, we have the 8th August 2026 marked in the Calendar for next year's Collectively Camberley Car Show. We'll be updating all details and dates online and opening registrations very early in the New Year; all information and links will be included on our webpages: |
| 9 | Waltham Chase Village Hall Car Meet,9am till 1pm, Pre 95' vehicles only please, if you have something newer please ring me. Winchester Road, Waltham Chase, Hampshire SO32 2LX Visitors always welcomeThe Cafe will be open, Coffee / Tea and a bacon roll or even a full B'fast Pete Yeoman 07710307880 Remember this is a small site max 50 cars info@yeomansyearbook.org.uk or peter.yeoman@walthamchasevillagehall.org.uk IF you drip or mark your territory, please bring a drip tray.There is no charge to enter but a donation to the village hall would be appreciated |
| 9 | The Brickworks Classic Cars, Bursledon Hampshire |
| 9 | The Flowing Spring <info@theflowingspringpub.co.uk The Meet runs from April to October each year here on the second Sunday of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30am with tea, coffee and bacon rolls plus refreshments available (bar open from 11am and Sunday lunches from midday). Admission is free, everyone welcome. Nick Willson The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, Oxfordshire RG4 9RB, tel (0118) 9699878 Web: https://theflowingspringpub.co.uk/whatson |
| 9 | Stonham Barns Big Bus Show Kind Regards David Sandpearl Events Manager Stonham Barns Park stonhambarns.co.uk |
| 9 | SUNDAY CAR MEETS PORT SOLENTOn the second and last Sunday of each monthShift your weekend up a gear and join petrolheads from across the south at our fortnightly Sunday Car Meets. Taking place on the second and last Sunday of each month. Come and meet fellow motor enthusiasts and rediscover a love for cars! |
| 9 | We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Mercedes on Sunday 9 August 2026.
All Mercedes-Benz owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up in the museum grounds for a superb day out for owners and enthusiasts. From custom G Classes restored SSKs and even the odd SL190, Beaulieu's Simply Mercedes provides a great opportunity to admire a stunning range of vehicles. All participants have the opportunity to be chosen as the winner of the People's Choice Awards, selected by public vote. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runners-up. |
| 9 | The annual Graham Walker Memorial Run will return on Sunday 9 August 2026.
In tribute to the late Graham Walker, veteran, vintage and post-vintage machines of all makes built before 31 December 1940 will be displayed in the grounds of the National Motor Museum before roaring into life and setting off on a run around the New Forest. Graham Walker was one of the founders of the Sunbeam Motorcycle Club in 1924 and was also club president for many years. After he retired from racing, he became the editor of Motorcycling and went on to become the first curator of the Montagu Motor Museum, forerunner to The National Motor Museum. |
| 12 |  Classic Car lunch time meet for cars aged over 30 yearsThis will be at a location to be decided, so if in doubt contact us.info@yeomansyearbook.org.uk. Its a small site so no large vehicles please |
| 13 | Locks Heath Classic Car Clubmeets 2nd Thursday every month at 1930 hours and last Sunday 12-3pm at the Strawberry Field Tavern Locks Heath Centre Locks Heath, between Fareham and Southampton All classic cars invited, a thriving free local club that raises money for charity as well as enjoying the camaraderie of classic car ownership. There are no rules !!! info@locksheathclassiccarlub.co.uk 01489575510 website has updated list of events www.locksheathclassiccarclub.co.uk |
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The Vintage Nostalgia Festival RE-UNION EVENT 13th to 16th August 2026 We would like to invite you to Stockton Park from the 13th to 16th August 2026 for THE VNF REUNION This will be a LOW KEY CAMPING GATHERING with a strict limit on numbers! We will be accepting classic car entries pre-booked for the day along with a very limited amount of trading spots. VNF Friends Reunion will be going back to VNF's roots and keeping it simple for 2026. Cars, Live Music, Fashion and Vintage enthusiasts! vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk We will be making further announcements in due course on Live Music and Entertainment |
| 15 | The FCC (Four Counties Classic) will continue to meet on the first and third Saturdays of every month in 2025:The FCC (Four Counties Classic) is a free gathering for all pre-1990 classic cars. The gatherings take place from 9am to noon on the first and third Saturdays of every month throughout the year at The Bletchingley Arms, 2 High St, Bletchingley, Surrey RH1 4PE For those who need sustenance, The Bletchingley Arms serves breakfast between 9.30am and 10.30am. The event is a static gathering in the midst of some wonderful driving roads though the scenic North Downs. When the weather was kind, prior to the lock-downs we often had as many as 130 cars in attendance. One reason for the success of the gathering is its geographical location close to the borders between four counties. We have regular members who come from Surrey, Greater London, Kent and Sussex. There are probably more classic cars in these four counties than anywhere else in the country (and therefore the world). |
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| 16 | Sunday mornings at Botleigh Grange HotelBotley nr Southampton, SO32 2GA 9am till 11.30, 30 year old plus cars will be welcome only. This will be an event on the 3rd Sunday morning of every month, all year for vehicles aged over 30 years old Contact Berty on bertyferrone@gmail.com
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| 16 | Car Meet & Auto JumbleTiming 10am – 2pm What is it Vintage Car Meet Where is it – Lodge Coaches, High Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4QR Brief details – Car Meet & Auto Jumble, hot & cold drinks, bacon rolls, cakes etc available to purchase all day. Who to contact – Lodge Coaches Contact details. 01245 231262 administrator@lodgecoaches.co.uk
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| 16 | We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Jaguar on Sunday 16 August 2026.
All Jaguar owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and parked up in the National Motor Museum grounds for a superb day for owners and enthusiasts. All ages and models of Jaguar and Daimler are welcome, which provides a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles on display. All participants have the opportunity to be chosen as the winner of the People's Choice Awards, selected by public vote. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runners-up. |
| 16 | Stonham Barns Classic Car Show Kind Regards David Sandpearl Events Manager Stonham Barns Park stonhambarns.co.uk |
| 18 | Hampshire Morris Minor ClubThe Club holds an event on the third Tuesday of every month. Normally, we meet at The Hunters Inn, Swanmore, SO32 2PZ at 8pm. But there are Tuesdays when we will be away for a BBQ, road run or similar. Each Tuesday get-together is an opportunity for members to socialize and share the fun of Morris Minors. We also provide advice and support for the maintenance and restoration of these wonderful cars |
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The Auto Retro Festival Modern Classics meet on 20th to 23rd August 2026 (Camping Available) Our aim for the weekend is to sum up everything that makes modern classics great! Most importantly we want you to have fun, its our intention to entertain and reward keen drivers. Relive the 80.s 90.s and 00.s with us! At Stockton Park, Wiltshire BA12 0SQ. Come for the day on Saturday or Sunday or join us for the whole weekend! We can offer camping or glamping on site. Thursday night is Quiz night, Friday night is 80's 90,s and 00's DJ night. Saturday night we have live music and we want you to dress to impress in your finest 80's attire! SHOW & SHINE SATURDAY 22nd & SUNDAY 23rd August BEST IN SHOW PRIZES TO BE WON ON BOTH DAYS!! TO BOOK IN GO TO autoretrofestival.co.uk |
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| 22 | Barnaby's Coffee, Shop in Swanmoreplays host to classic cars once a month through the Spring and Summer. All cars over 30 years old may attend, and there are often as many as 60 cars at each event. It is supported by Barnaby's "popup" coffee shop, serving coffee, tea and yummy homemade cakes made by our friends at BishopsWaltham CountryMarket. Barnaby's will nominate a charity on the day, and all the proceeds will go to that charity. We look forward to seeing you! Venue: Church Road, Swanmore SO32 2PA Time: 10am to midday Details: www.barnabys.coffee/classiccarsumme cakes made by our friends at Bishops Waltham Country Market. Barnaby's will nominate a charity on the day, and all the proceeds will go to that chaity. We look forward to seeing you! Venue: Church Road, Swanmore SO32 2PA Time: 10am to midday Details: www.barnabys.coffee/classiccarsummer |
| 22 | Manhood ClassicsSidlesham Memorial Recreation Ground, Sussex 9-12 PO20 7RD |
| 23 | We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 23 August 2026. All Aston Martin owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts.
All ages and models of Aston Martin are welcome, which provides a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles and to connect with fellow enthusiasts. All participants have the opportunity to be chosen as the winner of the People's Choice Awards, selected by public vote. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runners-up. |
| 25 | Tuesday August 25th, BBQ & Bring & Buy Sale, Sir Walter Tyrrell near Brook SO43 7HD, Wessex Triumph TR Register |
| 30 | The Historic Vehicle Rally, next year will be the 50th anniversary https://rcsc.org.uk/our-key-events/hvr/ Where: Sherborne School Courtyard Who: I am the HVR secretary, my email is hcr@rcsc.org.uk |
| 30 | Locks Heath Classic Car Clubmeets 2nd Thursday every month at 1930 hours and last Sunday 12-3pm at the Strawberry Field Tavern Locks Heath Centre Locks Heath, between Fareham and Southampton All classic cars invited, a thriving free local club that raises money for charity as well as enjoying the camaraderie of classic car ownership. There are no rules !!! info@locksheathclassiccarlub.co.uk 01489575510 website has updated list of events www.locksheathclassiccarclub.co.uk |
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| 30 | SUNDAY CAR MEETS PORT SOLENTOn the second and last Sunday of each monthShift your weekend up a gear and join petrolheads from across the south at our fortnightly Sunday Car Meets. Taking place on the second and last Sunday of each month. Come and meet fellow motor enthusiasts and rediscover a love for cars! |
| 30 | Sunday 3rd May Motorcycle Show Sunday 10th May Spring Break – Kustom Kulture Stonham Barns Knucklebusters Car Show Kind Regards David Sandpearl Events Manager Stonham Barns Park stonhambarns.co.uk |
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Smeatharpe Airfield Honiton EX14 9RF Clare Walker Secretary, Honiton Hill Rally 07929 534277 |
| 31st | Gosport stokes bay Rally, more info later |
The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars is one of the biggest events of our calendar. In 2025 we welcome over 1100 cars on display from classics to modern day sports cars, these display cars were split into three sections: General exhibitors (set by era), Car groups (we had over 40 superb car groups) and the Tollemache T110 (a special group who are displayed in front of Helmingham Hall). Main sponsors Bridge Classic Cars are on hand to showcase some of their cars and talk all things memberships, they also help in the judging of the prizes presented on the day for best era cars, best dressed, best car group and overall car of the show. Spectators also enjoy the famous driveway run, where a limited number of the exhibiting cars get to take a fast (or slow) drive down the main driveway to Helmingham Hall, Nick (me) will be on the mic to give a bit of entertainment during the run. 
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Honiton Hill Rally Sunday 30th & Monday 31st August 2026
