Classic car shows and events, Yorkshire and the North of England
Below is a list of classic car shows and events being held in Yorkshire and within driving distance of our bases in Keighley, Leeds and Cheshire. Hire a classic car from us and join in the events!
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Classic Car Shows 2018
| Date | Further Details |
|---|---|
| Morris Minor Show, Manchester Sunday 25 February | Classic cars from the 1940s to the 1970s Greater Manchester Museum of Transport |
| VW Car Show, Harrogate Sunday 4th March | Spring Dub VW show. Old Beetles & camper vans to the newest performances cars. Indoor show at the Great Yorkshire showground |
| American Classic Car Show Sunday 1st April | Large collection of American car trucks & vans at Fort Paull, East Yorkshire |
| Festival of Vintage, York Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April | Classic vehicles, live music & more at York Racecourse |
| National Drive it Day 2018 Sunday 22nd April | Events all over Britain. If you haven’t got a classic we can help! |
| Fort Paull Classic Cars Sunday 22nd April | Classic and vintage car rally, Fort Paull, East Yorkshire |
| Ripon Spring Classic Car Show Sunday 22nd April | Large displays of classic vehicles at this classic car show to be held at Ripon Racecourse |
| Flying Scotsman Car Rally Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th April | Starts Brooklands Museum, travels through the Home Counties, Norfolk & the Lincolnshire Wolds then reaches the Yorkshire Moors & Dales & Northumberland. Finishes Edinburgh |
| Sports Cars in the Park - Spring, Ripon Sunday 6th May | More than 350 sports & classic cars at a meet at Newby Hall, Ripon |
| Gawsworth Hall Car Show, Cheshire Monday 7th May | A popular rally set in the gardens of Gawsworth Hall. Classic cars & more, from the 1900s to the present day |
| Bronte Vintage Gathering, near Haworth Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May | Country Show & Steam Rally. Classic cars, tractors, etc. |
| Vintage Rally at Burton Agnes Hall Sunday 13th May | Vintage rally organised by the EYTCC |
| Vintage Motorsport Festival Saturday 19th May | Vintage Motorsport festival featuring Formula Vintage, Oulton Park |
| The Weaver Wander, Cheshire Saturday 26th May | Charity classic car event organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver |
| Classic cars in the Park, Cumbria Sunday May 27th | Classic cars, bikes & more at an historic house. Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith, Cumbria |
| Pendle Powerfest Sunday May 27th | Classic car event. Nelson & Colne College, E Lancs |
| Yorkshire Classic Vehicle Show, Harrogate Monday May 28th | Large classic car event set in the deer park, Ripley Castle |
| Tatton Classic & Performance Car Spectacular, Cheshire Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd June | Classic car spectacular at Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire |
| Skipton Car Show Sunday 3rd June | Over 200 vehicles at a classic car show, Skipton, North Yorkshire |
| Morris Car Rally, Beamish Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June | Vehicles from the Morris Car Club at the Beamish Museum, Durham |
| VW festival, Northumberland Friday 15th June to Sunday 17th June | VWs, live music & more. Alnwick Castle, Northumberland |
| Woodvale Rally, Merseyside Saturday 16th June to Sunday 17th June | Displays of classic & vintage vehicles. Southport, Merseyside. |
| Classics on Show 2018 Saturday 16th June | Large classic car show in historic Stokesley, North Yorkshire |
| Yorkshire Post Motorshow Sunday 17th June | Yorkshire Post Motorshow, Castle Howard, York |
| Lakes charity Vehicle Show Cumbria Sunday 17th June | Classic vehicle show in Grasmere, Lake District |
| Raby Castle Classic Vehicle Show Sunday 17th June | Classic car show. Raby Castle, Staindrop, County Durham |
| Fathers Day Classic Car Show, Keighley Sunday 17th June | Father's Day charity Classic Car Gathering. Close to our Keighley base |
| Burnley Classic Vehicle Show Sunday 24th June | Classic car show hosted by The Rotary Club of Burnley & Burnley Borough Council |
| American Classics, Tatton Park Saturday 30th June to Sunday 1st July | Classic American car event Over 1,000 vehicles at Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire |
| Leighton Hall Classic Car rally Sunday 1st July | Classic car rally at this historic house Carnforth, Lancashire |
| Denholme Classic car Show Saturday 7th July | This classic car show is held in conjunction with Denholme Annual Gala. Plenty going on to keep everyone entertained. All types of classic cars are welcome |
| NECPWA Annual rally, Ripon Sunday 15th July | 1,500 cars on display at this classic car rally. Newby Hall, Ripon |
| Lytham Hall Classic Car Show, Lancs Sunday 22nd July | Classic cars & bikes, Lytham Hall, St Annes Lancashire |
| Rotary Ashover Classic Car & Bike Show, Chesterfield Sunday 22nd July | An annual classic car & bike show raising money for local charities. Ashover Showground Chesterfield |
| Carfest North, Cheshire Friday 27th July to Sunday 29th July | Huge charity classic car festival. Bolesworth, Cheshire |
| Ripon Classic Car Gathering Sunday 29th July | Classic car show with about 1000 exhibitors. Ripon Racecourse |
| Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August | Large rally for vintage, veteran & classic vehicles, Hebden Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Rolls Royce Rally, Leeds Sunday 5th August | Rolls Royce Rally at Harewood House, Leeds |
| Netherby Hall Classic Car Show, Carlisle Sunday 5th August | Vintage & Classic Car show within the grounds of an Historic Mansion House, Netherby Hall in North Cumbria. |
| VW Festival, Leeds Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th August | Weekend of VWs, live entertainment, Harewood House, Leeds |
| Newcastle Car Show Saturday 11th August | A collection of the finest Modified, custom and sport cars in the country |
| Bradford Classics 2018 Saturday 11th August | Classic vehicles from the 1920s onwards, Bradford City Park, West Yorkshire |
| Raby castle classic vehicle show, Durham Sunday 12th August | Classic cars, bikes, autojumble etc. in the grounds & Deer Park, Raby Castle. Plus Jaguar Drivers Club area 11 event day |
| North Cheshire Classic car Club annual show, Clatterbridge Sunday 12th August | Contact penny.l.lord@gmail.com for info |
| Classics at the mill, Preston, Lancs Sunday 12th August | Charity classic car show in aid of St Catherine's hospice, Preston. Held on the second Sunday of every month |
| Classic Motor Show, Tatton Park Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th August | Massive 2000+ classic car show. Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire |
| Burley Classic Show Sunday 19 August | The Burley Classic Show will have a full range of classic vehicles on display in Burley-in-Wharfedale, near Ilkley West Yorkshire |
| Classic car rallies, East Yorkshire Sunday 19 August | Morgan and Morris Minor car rallies at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, near Bridlington |
| HSCC Oulton Park Gold Cup, Cheshire Saturday 25th August to Monday 27th August | Historic motor racing event, large classic car display & more |
| Ripon Summer Classic Car Show Sunday 26th August | Large displays of classic cars & more, Ripon Racecourse, North Yorks |
| EYTCC summer gathering, East Yorkshire Sunday 26 August | The East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club Summer Gathering at Sewerby Hall & Gardens |
| Classic car show Burton Constable Hall Sunday 2nd September | Vintage and classic car show organised by The EYTCC |
| NorthEast Festival of Transport Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th September | To be held at Seaburn, Sunderland. Organised by Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society |
| Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza Sunday 9th September | Classic & veteran cars & more. Otley, W Yorkshire |
| Classics at the mill, Preston, Lancs Sunday 9th September | Charity classic car show in aid of St Catherine's hospice, Preston. Held on the second Sunday of every month |
| Footman James Classic Car Show, Manchester Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September | One of the largest classic car shows in the country, held in Manchester. |
| Fort Paull Classic Cars Sunday 16th September | Vintage and Thoroughbred Cars return to Fort Paull, East Yorkshire |
| Knavesmire Rally, York Sunday 23rd September | Classic cars etc at a rally organised by the York Historic Vehicle Group. York Racecourse |
| Cheshire Candles Show, Chester lakes Sunday 23rd September | Cheshire Candles Charity Classic Car and Bike Show. In aid of the Fire Fighters Charity |
| American Classic Car Show Sunday 30th September | American car trucks & vans at Fort Paull, East Yorkshire |
| Autumn Classics at Goathland East Yorkhire Sunday 7th October | A gathering at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Goathland. Organised by the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club |
| Classics at the mill, Preston, Lancs Sunday 14th October | Charity classic car show in aid of St Catherine's hospice, Preston. Held on the second Sunday of every month |
| Ryehope end of season show, Sunderland Sunday 28th October | Display of classic cars, vans and bikes at the Ryhope Engines Museum |
