What’s On
Here are some of the top classic bike events that you will find around in the coming months.
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| Date | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2012 | Ripon Spring Classic Car and Bike Show | Ripon Racecourse, from the A1, join the B6265 towards Ripon – the racecourse is just off this road. | The spring show will be held on Sunday 6th May and features over 400 classic cars and motorcycles, as well as classic commercials, vans, tractors & classic caravans. There will be a huge auto jumble and throughout the day there will be competitions and prizes, running commentary as well as a children’s play area, making the event a great family day out. Admission is from 10am until 4pm with adult tickets £6 and children aged 7-14 £3 (children under 7 are free of charge). Well behaved dogs on leads are most welcome and ample car parking is available. For more information about this event or to find out how to get involved, please contact Mark Woodward on 01697 451882 or 07768 741610, or visit www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com. |
| 6 May 2012 | VMCC Training Day (South) | Arborfield Garrison, Nr Reading | Have a do at riding a real veteran... Contact VMCC on 01283 540557 |
| 7 May 2012 | A47 Auto-Jumble | Just off the A47 between Leicester Forest East & Hinckley in the heart of Leicestershire (LE9 9JE) | Classic and Vintage vehicles (Pre 1987) will have free admission, (subject to pre-booking). Please invite all classic car owners to come along and support our event in the Midlands... For added impact use our free 8ft by 4ft Wanted & For Sale chalk boards to advertise. Stall fees from just £12 - Call for further details Public Admission £3 - under 12s FREE We have a limited amount of 6ft trestle tables for rent - £4 per day. 7am stallholders - Public 9am please! Quality flushing toilets, Quality hot & cold refreshments - (affordable) For any information call David - 07976 667703 Email David - davidfreer@btinternet.com www.a47autojumble.co.uk |
| 12, 13 May 2012 | The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show | Lanark Agricultural Centre, Muriglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9AX | The Great Scottish Bike Show aims to bring the brilliance of the Stafford International Classic MotorCycle Show to north of the border. The Great Scottish Bike Show will also be a mixture of classic and modern motorcycling and will feature live action demonstrations and the opportunity to test ride the latest bikes. Featuring club and trade stands, an autojumble area, major biking brands and much more. Guests of Honour - Donnie McLeod & Jim Moodie Tickets - Advance £7, On the Gate £8. Under 12's Free. Ticket Hotline 01507 529529 Trade Enquiries 01507 529430 www.classicbikeshows.com |
| 13 May 2012 | Romney Marsh (Hamstreet) Classic Bikejumble | Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD (on the A2070 8-miles South of junction 10 of the M20) | Large outdoor motorcycle-only autojumble with free to watch Motoball, five-aside motorcycle football. New for 2012: Undercover stalls and indoor seating area in our huge new marquee! Free parking, well-behaved dogs welcome. Entry: Gates Open 10 am and admission is £4 adults; £3 seniors in receipt of state pension; kids under 16 free. Free parking. Contact Details: 01797 344277 or www.elk-promotions.co.uk ELK Promotions, PO Box 85, New Romney, KENT TN28 9BE |
| 13 May 2012 | The Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club Yorkshire Classic & Vintage Vehicle Gathering | Burton Agnes Hall, East Yorkshire | The Cambridge-Oxford Owners Club invite all owners of Vintage and Classic Motor Cycles to join us at Burton Agnes Hall near Bridlington, East Yorkshire for our Vintage & Classic Vehicle Rally held in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Club displays and individual entries very welcome. For full details and entry forms please contact Steve & Joane Turner Tel. 01653 693183 or email farinaman@btinternet.com |
| 19, 20 May 2012 | VMCC British Historic Racing Meet | Cadwell Park | For more details contact BHR entries secretary Pauline Summers on 01509 232777 for entry forms or go to our website: www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk |
| 4 June 2012 | VMCC Training Day (Midlands) | Curborough, Nr Lichfield | Have a do at riding a real veteran... Contact VMCC on 01283 540557 |
| 4 June 2012 | 29th Yorkshire Classic Car & Bike Show | Ripley Castle, Yorkshire. 2½ miles north of Harrogate, off the A61 between Ripon and Harrogate | displays from an array of classic car clubs, motorcycles, commercials, trade stands, plus a large 4 x 4 display with lots of Land Rovers and a 4 x 4 spares autojumble. As well as all this, there will be parades, running commentaries, judging of the classes and competitions and prizes throughout the day. The Show will be held on Monday 4th June from 10am – 4pm. Adult tickets are £6.50, children £3, this includes entry onto the show field, park, tearoom and castle gardens (there is a small fee for a guided indoor castle tour). Ripley Castle is just 2½ miles north of Harrogate, off the A61 between Ripon and Harrogate. Well behaved dogs kept on leads are welcome in the park and camping is available on site. For more information about this event or to find out how to get involved, please contact Mark Woodward on 01697 451882 or 07768 741610, or visit www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com |
| 4 June 2012 | A47 Auto-Jumble | Just off the A47 between Leicester Forest East & Hinckley in the heart of Leicestershire (LE9 9JE) | Classic and Vintage vehicles (Pre 1987) will have free admission, (subject to pre-booking). Please invite all classic car owners to come along and support our event in the Midlands... |
| 17 June 2012 | VMCC Banbury Run | Gaydon, Warwickshire | www.vmcc.net 01283 540557 |
| 16, 17 June 2012 | VMCC British Historic Racing Meet | Snetterton (200 Circuit) | For more details contact BHR entries secretary Pauline Summers on 01509 232777 for entry forms or go to our website: www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk |
| 22 - 29 June 2012 | Scarborough Festival - Olivers Mount | Olivers Mount, Scarborough, Yorkshire | VMCC HQ - Pat Davy, 01283 540557 library@vmcc.net |
| 23 June 2012 | RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day | Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT | Military and Civilian Air Display. Static aircraft, CLASSIC CAR and MILITARY VEHICLE EXIHBITION, trade stalls, food stalls, ground atractions, military band, free parking and much, much more. Gates open 0900 Gates close 1700 www.yeoviltonairday.co.uk Ticket booking line 08445 781781 |
| 23, 24 June 2012 | Pageant of Motoring | Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU | The first ever Bath Pageant of Motoring is a charity event that will appeal to families and enthusiasts, showcasing a vast array of Vintage, Post Vintage, Historic and Classic Motorcyles and Cars. Clubs, trade stands and exhibits on display. VENUE: Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU Call 01225 424609 or email events@bath-racecourse.co.uk DATES: Saturday 23 June 2012 – 11am – 5pm Sunday 24 June 2012 – 10am – 4pm TICKETS: Available to purchase in advance through BATH BOX OFFICE tel: (01225) 463362 boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk Tickets also available to purchase on the day. Adults - £10 Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) - £20 Concessions (Snr citizens, children 5-16yrs) - £6 Children under 5 admission FREE |
| 6, 7, 8 July 2012 | Festival Of 1000 Bikes | Mallory Park, Leicestershire | VMCC HQ - 01283 540557 |
| 8 July 2012 | Romney Marsh (Hamstreet) Classic Motorcycle Show & Bikejumble | Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD (on the A2070 8-miles South of junction 10 of the M20) | Features: Large motorcycle show for pre-1980 machines, plenty of Club stands in attendance and parades of machines. Outdoor motorcycle-only autojumble. Free to watch Motoball, five-aside motorcycle football. New for 2012: Undercover stalls and indoor seating area in our huge new marquee! Free parking, well-behaved dogs welcome. Entry: Gates Open 10 am and admission is £4 adults; £3 seniors in receipt of state pension; kids under 16 free. Free parking. Contact Details: 01797 344277 or www.elk-promotions.co.uk ELK Promotions, PO Box 85, New Romney, KENT TN28 9BE |
| 8 July 2012 | Darling Buds Classic Car Show | “Pop Larkin`s” farm, Pluckley Road, Bethersden, near Ashford in the heart of Kent. | We have been holding a classic car show for over 16 years please see our website www.darlingbudsclassiccarshow.co.uk we would be delighted to see more vintage & classic motorcycles attend! |
| 22 July 2012 | Vintage Japanese Bike Show and Autojumble | Great Blakenham Village Hall, Ipswich Suffolk.ip6 0nj | Bike Show and Auto Jumble, Vintage Japanese only. Celebrating 30th Anniversary of the V.J.M.C and 40th Anniversary of the Z1 Kawasaki, Admission £2.00 Auto jumble pitch £12[free to V.J.M.C members]contact Neil 01473 745492 or Graham 01473 830771 for showing bikes or jumble pitch. |
| 22 July 2012 | Founders Day Rally | Stanford Hall | Taverners. Chris Grundy, 01162 888265 chris.ginagrundy@virginmedia.com |
| 28, 29 July 2012 | VMCC British Historic Racing Meet | Lydden Hill | For more details contact BHR entries secretary Pauline Summers on 01509 232777 for entry forms or go to our website: www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk |
| 4 August 2012 | The Talyllyn Railway's Tom Rolt Rally | The Talyllyn Railway's Abergynolwyn Station, Gwynedd, Wales. | All Motor Cycle owners are invited to join us for the Talyllyn Railway's Tom Rolt Steam & Vintage Rally held over the weekend Saturday & Sunday August 4th & 5th at the railway's show field adjacent to Abergynolwyn Station just off the B4405 Talyllyn-Tywyn road. Entry to this rally is FREE and camping is available on the rally field. ALL exhibitors will recieve travel concesions on the railway during the event. Club displays are welcome. For full details, local accomodation lists and entry forms contact Steve Turner Tel. 01653 693183 or email farinaman@btinternet.com |
| 4, 5 August 2012 | Central England Classic Car & Bike Show | Billing Auqadrome, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA | This is a show run by classic vehicle enthusiasts for classic vehicle enthusiasts, showcasing beautiful cars and bikes from all eras, Car and bike clubs exhibit at the show to promote their club and to secure new members, and simply because it’s a great opportunity to meet friends old and new, while presenting some truly wonderful cars and bikes. A must for anyone who loves classic cars and bikes, plus a huge number of trade stands, autojumble, products and services for your cars and bikes, and much much more, there is onsite camping for all the family, arcades, crazy golf, go-karting, not forgetting the indoor swimming pool at the all new complex. There will be plenty to see and do for everyone at this fun packed family weekend. This is a show for anyone who is passionate about vintage, classic and modern-classic cars and bikes. Trade & Ticket Enquiries Call: 07834 774670 / 07801 983765 To Book Camping Call: 01524 781453 For General Park Enquiries Call:01604 408181. |
| 5 August 2012 | Bike Meet | Museum Of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford near Maldon, Essex. CM9 6QA | Veteren, Vintage, Classics, Scooters, etc. Trials riding demos bikes/combinations, live band, beer tent, bike stalls. Museum open - steam pump and historic exhibits working. Mini-steam train rides, bouncy castle. Club camping overnight £5. Adults £6, Seniors £5, exhibitors free - children under 16 free. Great family day out. Go to web-site for contacts/entry details: www.museumofpower.org.uk |
| 11, 12 August 2012 | VMCC British Historic Racing Meet | Darley Moor | For more details contact BHR entries secretary Pauline Summers on 01509 232777 for entry forms or go to our website: www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk |
| 12 August 2012 | White Dove Collectors Transport Show | Kingsley Sports Ground, Sickles Lane, Kingsley, near Bordon, Hampshire. GU35 9PD | Your support for last year's show helped us raise £10,000 for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, we thank you all. Please join us again and be one of 600 plus entries; classic cars, motorcycles, commercials and military vehicles. There are numerous classes for any unique, modified or interesting bikes and vehicles, with trophies awarded to the winners. Motorcycle ride out. Live musical entertainment. Barbecue. Club House facilities. Trade Stands. Auto jumble. A charming venue with wonderful weather! Website www.whitedoveevents.org.uk Entry form available on the website plus photos of the 2011 show. |
| 12 August 2012 | The South of England Superbike Show | South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (M23 junction 10, sign-posted SOE / Wakehurst Place.) | Large indoor motorcycle-only Show for the later classics of the seventies, eighties & nineties. With over 5,500 square metres of indoor bikejumble, plus the Queens Jubilee Show Hall and masses of outside hard standing. New for 2012: Ardingly is expanding yet again, and we will be using another new hall, The Stockman’s Building, so be sure to look out for more traders & exhibitors. Large indoor and outdoor Bikejumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. Local free-range Hog roast will be on sale at all Ardingly events, together with additional catering. Free parking, well-behaved dogs welcome. Entry: Gates Open 10 am and admission is £6 adults; £5 RealClassic members and seniors in receipt of state pension; kids under 16 free. Free parking. Contact Details: 01797 344277 or www.elk-promotions.co.uk ELK Promotions, PO Box 85, New Romney, KENT TN28 9BE |
| 17 August 2012 | West Wales Motorcycle Show | Carmarthen SA33 5DR | A Fun Filled Family Day Out! We are holding the show once again on the 18th & 19th August 2012 at the United Counties Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen, Wales (Post Code SA33 5DR) and we’d love to see you there. Entry fee £8 per Adult, accompanied children under 16 Free. Camping available Friday and Saturday Night - Entertainment & food will also be available Friday & Saturday Night. Attractions include Arena Displays, Trade Stands, Exhibition Vehicles, Motorcycles & Classic Car Auction, Local Crafts, Children's Area. The website show-page is updated regularly and provides the details and downloadable forms you will need to gain entry to the show. You will find all the information here:- http://www.carmarthenmotorcycleclub.co.uk/show_forms.php |
| 19 August 2012 | Popham Megameet & Bike Jumble | Popham Airfield, Hampshire SO21 3BD | This developing Event started some years ago with a big gathering of Ducatis of the Ducati Sporting Club and since then has developed into a major bike show largely of the classic variety with well over 100 bike jumblers in attendance. There is live music during the day with all the usual amenities like catering and bar etc. Free entry for bikes over 30 years old but only with a pass obtainable by sending an SAE to the organiser. All others are £6 per adult and £4 for OAP's. Check website for further details www.popham-airfield.co.uk Tel 01256.397733 |
| 23 September 2012 | Romney Marsh (Hamstreet) Classic Bikejumble | Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD (on the A2070 8-miles South of junction 10 of the M20) | Large outdoor motorcycle-only autojumble with free to watch Motoball, five-aside motorcycle football. New for 2012: Undercover stalls and indoor seating area in our huge new marquee! Free parking. Entry: Gates Open 10 am and admission is £4 adults; £3 seniors in receipt of state pension; kids under 16 free. Free parking, well-behaved dogs welcome. Contact Details: 01797 344277 or www.elk-promotions.co.uk ELK Promotions, PO Box 85, New Romney, KENT TN28 9BE |
| 29, 30 September 2012 | VMCC British Historic Racing Meet | Cadwell Park | For more details contact BHR entries secretary Pauline Summers on 01509 232777 for entry forms or go to our website: www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk |
| 14 October 2012 | South of England RealClassic Show & Bikejumble | South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (M23 junction 10, sign-posted SOE / Wakehurst Place.) | Large indoor motorcycle only show for pre-1980 motorcycles with Club Stands and hundreds of machines on display. New for 2012: Ardingly is expanding yet again, and we will be using another new hall, The Stockman’s Building, so be sure to look out for more traders & exhibitors. Large indoor and outdoor Bikejumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. Local free-range Hog roast will be on sale at all Ardingly events, together with additional catering. Free parking, well-behaved dogs welcome. Entry: Gates Open 10am and admission is £6 adults; £5 RealClassic members and seniors in receipt of state pension; kids under 16 free. Contact Details: 01797 344277 or www.elk-promotions.co.uk ELK Promotions, PO Box 85, New Romney, KENT TN28 9BE |