The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, October 2024
Classic car events in East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent borders.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide safe, secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent borders.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
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October 2024
Tuesday 1st October
CARL’S CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET, PEVENSEY
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 3rd October
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Wednesday. Please double check the dates before travelling.
Burger and a pint £5
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Saturday 5th October
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEETING
The Happy Days Café, Holmes Hill, BN8 6JA
Members event. Guests with Jaguars welcome. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
Sunday 6th October
Classic car monthly breakfast meet, first Sunday of the month.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am-12pm midday
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
First Sunday of the month, Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 12 midday
MAN CAVE CARS & CLASSICS, ARUNDEL
1st Sunday of the month April to November.
Classic cars & bikes, modern bikes, trucks & sports cars.
Edgcumbes Coffee Roasters & Tea Merchants, The Old Barn, Ford Ln, Ford, Arundel BN18 0DF
9am to 2pm
Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th October
Classic cars and motorbikes. Free admission.
Part of Hastings Week 7th-15th October
The Stade, 30 The Winch Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW
10am - 3pm both days
AUSTIN COUNTIES CAR RALLY, TENTERDEN
A varied display of vehicles, which include some that have celebrated their centenary, will be on display around Tenterden Town Station. The station Refreshment Rooms will be open serving a range of light refreshments.
From 10am
Sunday 13th October
THE RIVERVIEW MEET, FOREST ROW
Monthly meet on the second Sunday of the month, organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for “British Leyland” month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to classic cars (pre 2004) & supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
Thursday 17th October
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Wednesday. Please double check the dates before travelling.
Burger and a pint £5
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Sunday 20th October
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards. Weather permitting.
Vintage, classic & retro pre 2000 vehicle enthusiasts meet, monthly from April to October.
Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX
10am onwards
Sunday 27th October
CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE BELL, SMARDEN
Classic car meet, the fourth Sunday of the month, all year round.
Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
from 11.30am (pub opens at 12 midday)
ARDINGLY CLASSIC BIKE SHOW AND JUMBLE
Ardingly Classic Bike Show and Jumble rounds off the season with a Vincent theme.
South of England Showground, Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TL (eight miles from the M23 motorway junction 10).
10am - 3.30pm (last admission 1.30pm)
Thursday 31st October
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
Monthly meet, the last Wednesday of the month, all year round.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Wednesday. Please double check the dates before travelling.
Burger and a pint £5
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
Our 1962 MK2 Jaguar 3.8 during its duties as official 'course car' at Goodwood Revival, September 2024
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, September ‘24
Classic Car Events in Sussex and Kent borders.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
Welcome to our monthly car events listing in and around East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent borders.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to receive this events listing every month via email, please hit the blue ‘Subscribe’ button below and enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
Our day out at the wonderful Hooe Motor Show on 4th August in 60 seconds. The full length video is on our youtube channel here.
September 2024
Saturday & Sunday 30th August/1st September
There will be classic cars, artists and makers, vintage stalls and plants and flowers. The vintage tearooms are back, pizzas, fish and chips, a barbecue, Egyptian street food, gin, coffee, cakes, sausage rolls, cheese, grazing platters for picnics, ice creams and some very special doughnuts.
Loxwood Meadows, Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 0AL
10:30am to 5pm both days
Sunday 1st September
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Classic car monthly breakfast meet, first Sunday of the month.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am - 12pm midday
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 12 midday
EAST GRINSTEAD CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW
The event will be held along East Grinstead’s historic high street. It’s free to enter and to exhibit.
High Street, East Grinstead
11am -3pm
MAN CAVE CARS & CLASSICS, ARUNDEL
1st Sunday of the month April to November.
Classic cars & bikes, modern bikes, trucks & sports cars.
Edgcumbes Coffee Roasters & Tea Merchants, The Old Barn, Ford Ln, Ford, Arundel BN18 0DF
9am to 2pm
Tuesday 3rd September
CARL’S CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET, PEVENSEY
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 5th September
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Thursday. Please double check the dates.
Burger and a pint £5
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September
The only historic motor race meeting to be staged entirely in a period theme, Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of iconic cars and fashion.
Revive & Thrive is the modern community that drives Revival forward, inspiring us all with creative ways to rethink, repair and re-wear.
Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
Gates open 8.30am
Saturday & Sunday 7th/8th September
Laughton Showground, Lewes Road, East Sussex BN8 6BN
Saturday 7th September
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET (HOLMES HILL)
Happy Days Café, Holmes Hill East Sussex BN8 6JA
Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
Sunday 8th September
Classic, vintage, historic, stationary, steam, motorcycles, electric vehicles & more. Clubs & individual exhibitors. Craft & trade stalls. Entertainment & refreshments.
Gabriel's Showground, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, Kent. TN8 5PL
10am - 5pm
THE RIVERVIEW MEET, FOREST ROW
Monthly meet on the second Sunday of the month, organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for “Swedish Car” month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to classic cars (pre 2004) & supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
CLASSIC CAR MEET, DERING ARMS, PLUCKLEY
Classic car meeting every second Sunday of the month with live music acts throughout the year.
The Dering Arms, The Grove, Pluckley Kent TN27 0RR
From 12 midday
Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX
10am to 4pm
Tuesday 10th September
WEALD CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB MEET, HASSOCKS
Monthly meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Jack and Jill Inn, Clayton, near Hassocks, BN6 9PD
7.30pm onwards
Wednesday 11th September
SUSSEX PRESTIGE FORD, CHALVINGTON
Monthly meet, second Wednesday of the month. All Fords welcome. ‘Car of the night’ trophy. Hot food available.
The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
7pm onwards
Saturday & Sunday 14th/15th September
The iconic International Autojumble is back for 2024.
Join them for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm / Sunday 9am - 4.30pm
Sunday 15th September
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards
Vintage, classic & retro pre 2000 vehicle enthusiasts meet, monthly from April to October.
Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX
10am onwards
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET, GOUDHURST
Classic Car breakfast meet that takes place every 2nd Sunday of the month from April to September,
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
The Rural Past Times show on 10th & 11th August in 60 seconds. The full length video is on our youtube channel here.
Thursday 19th September
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Thursday. Please double check the dates.
Burger and a pint £5
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Friday 20th September
GROOMBRIDGE CLASSIC, PERFORMANCE, SPORTSCAR & MOTORBIKE MEET
Every third Friday of the month, May to September
The Crown Inn, Groombridge, TN3 9QH
from 6pm.
Saturday 21st September
Hailsham Cattle Market, Market Street, Hailsham BN27 2AQ
Sunday 22nd September
CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE BELL, SMARDEN
Classic car meet, the fourth Sunday of the month, all year round.
Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
from 11.30am (pub opens at 12 midday)
Wednesday 25th September
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
Monthly meet, the last Wednesday of the month, all year round.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Thursday 26th September
BROOKLANDS SUMMER CRUISE NIGHT
An eclectic mix of automotive splendour in attendance. The last Thursday of the month through to September.
Entrance is at the Campbell gate ONLY, via the B374 signed ‘JTI Members Hill’ SAT NAV - KT13 0QN
6pm onwards
Sunday 29th September
Beach Green, Brighton Road, Lancing BN15 8HT
10am - 4pm
BEXHILL 100 CLASSIC CAR SEAFRONT DISPLAY, BEXHILL
Bexhill 100 club members’ vehicles only.
Close to the Bexhill Coronation Bandstand, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1LA
10am - 4pm
CARS & CAFFEINE, HENFIELD
The perfect showcase your ride, meet fellow petrol heads, and enjoy some top notch coffee.
Pilgrim Motorsports, Units 12-14 Mackley Industrial Estate, Henfield Road, Small Dole, BN5 9XR
A celebration of Copthorne Classics new premises at Ansty Farm near Haywards Heath for a morning of classic cars and coffee. Bring your classic down to display between 9am and 12pm and enjoy a freshly roasted brew and a wander around the facilities
Copthorne Classics, Ansty Farm, Ansty, RH17 5AS
9am to 12 midday
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, August ‘24
Classic Car Events in Sussex and Kent borders.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
Welcome to our monthly car events listing in and around East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent borders.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to receive this events listing every month via email, please hit the blue ‘Subscribe’ button below and enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
A 60 second edit of our day out at the wonderful Broyle Country Show. The full length version is on our youtube channel here.
August 2024
Saturday & Sunday 3rd/4th August
WEALD OF KENT STEAM & COUNTRY SHOW, WOODCHURCH
Little Engeham Farm, Woodchurch, Kent TN26 3QY
10am to 5pm
Saturday 3rd August
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET (HOLMES HILL)
Happy Days Café, Holmes Hill East Sussex BN8 6JA. Followed by the Norman Dewis Memorial Drive.
Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
ICKLESHAM SUMMER FETE & FLOWER SHOW
Classic cars and dog show. live music, games, children’s entertainers, bar and BBQ as well as a multitude of stalls.
Icklesham Memorial Hall & Pavilion, Icklesham TN36 4BJ
1pm to 4pm
Sunday 4th August
Hooe Village Recreation Ground TN33 9HR
10am -5pm
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Classic car breakfast meet.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am - 12pm midday
WEST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) ANNUAL SHOW (PARHAM HOUSE)
Parham House, off the A283 between Storrington and Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HR
Contact: westsussexjec@gmail.com
10am to 4.30pm
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 12 midday
CLASSIC CARS AFTERNOON (WORTHING)
Classic car and motorcycle display. Also if you love old windmills, tours will be operating. £1 for adults to enter the grounds - children under 18 free. A further £1 if you want an optional tour
High Salvington Windmill, Furze Road, BN13 3PB Worthing
2.30 to 5.00pm
Tuesday 6th August
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET, PEVENSEY
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 8th August
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Thursday. Burger and a pint £5
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Saturday 10th August
Burgess Hill Academy, Station Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA
11am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday 10th/11th August
Monkings Farm, Hastings Road, Horns Cross, TN31 6JG
10am 5pm
Sunday 11th August
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET, GOUDHURST
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
CRANLEIGH LIONS CLASSIC CAR SHOW & AUTOJUMBLE
Over1,000 classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes and a large autojumble, plus attractions for all the family,
Cranleigh Showground Bookhurst Rd Cranleigh GU6 7DW
9.30am to 4.30pm
WALDON CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW
One the largest Classic car shows in the area with over 450 cars last year
Recreation Ground, North Street, Waldron TN21 0RB. Free Entry
10am - 4pm
THE RIVERVIEW MEET, FOREST ROW
Monthly meet on the second Sunday of the month, organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for “Fabulous Ford” month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to classic cars (pre 2004) & supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
CLASSIC CAR MEET, DERING ARMS, PLUCKLEY
Classic car meeting every second Sunday of the month with live music acts throughout the year.
The Dering Arms, The Grove, Pluckley Kent TN27 0RR
From 12 midday
Vintage, classic & retro pre 2000 vehicle enthusiasts meet, monthly from April to October.
Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX
10am onwards
A fun day for all the family with over 200 classic cars & motorbikes, as well as a dog show. Food stalls offer a variety of food, drinks and ice cream.
Little Halden Place Farm, Cranbrook Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6UL.
10am to 4pm
Tuesday 13th August
WEALD CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB MEET, HASSOCKS
Monthly meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Jack and Jill Inn, Clayton, near Hassocks, BN6 9PD
7.30pm onwards
Wednesday 14th August
SUSSEX PRESTIGE FORD, CHALVINGTON
Monthly meet, all Fords welcome. ‘Car of the night’ trophy. Hot food available.
The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
7pm onwards
Friday 16th August
GROOMBRIDGE CLASSIC, PERFORMANCE, SPORTSCAR & MOTORBIKE MEET
Every third Friday of the month, May to September
The Crown Inn, Groombridge, TN3 9QH
from 6pm.
Saturday 17th August
MANHOOD CLASSICS SUMMER SHOW, SELSY
Car, truck and bike display. Trade stands, food trucks, raffle and trophies.
Sports Field, Academy Selsy, Paddock Lane, Selsey, Chichester PO20 9EJ
10am to 4pm
Event in Aid of St Michael’s Hospice, £5 entry
Elm Tree Farm, Icklesham, Winchelsea TN36 4BH
10am-4pm
Classic cars and motorbikes, auto Jumble, dog show and local stalls. Food and a bar with a good selection of local ales
Capel, The Street RH5 5LB
12 to 5pm
Sunday 18th August
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards
CLASSICS CARS & COFFEE, KENWARD PLACE
A morning of vintage automobiles and aromatic coffee, hosted amidst the charming grounds of Kenward Place.
Kenward Place, Kenward Road, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AH
10am to 12pm
The stunning Penshurst Place in Kent, a privately owned historic house of medieval origin, is the venue for Classics at Penshurst
10am to 4pm
Port Solent car meet is joining up with Chichester council for a car show in Chichester Town Centre.
10am to 4pm
All Ford owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest SO42 7ZN
10am to 5pm
Thursday 22nd August
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Thursday. Burger and a pint £5
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August
HELLINGLY FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT
Broad Farm, Hellingly BN27 4DU (an Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club event)
Saturday 24th August
14TH BARNS GREEN CLASSIC VEHICLE MEET
Live music throughout the day, BBQ and a selection of great raffle prizes
Complimentary bacon roll for the first 150 show cars, arrival between 10am and 11.30am
Chapel Rd, Barns Green, Horsham RH13 0PS
12 to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 24th/25th August
CUSTOM CAR & BIKE SHOW AT EASTBOURNE FEASTIVAL
A selection of custom cars & bikes will be on display, plus car workshops and live stunt shows
Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22
11am to 10pm
Sunday 25th August
CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE, PLUMPTON GREEN
Classic meet for pre 1990 classic cars, tractors, trucks or bikes. Tea, coffee and breakfast rolls available.
The Plough, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF
10.30am to 12 midday
CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE BELL, SMARDEN
Classic car meet, the fourth Sunday of the month, all year round.
Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
from 11.30am (pub opens at 12 midday)
Sunday & Monday 25th/26th August
Edenbridge & Oxted Showground, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LL
Monday 26th August
BEXHILL 100 CLASSIC & CUSTOM CAR SHOW
The show has raised £100,000 for local and deserving charities since 2004. Over 500 cars and 40 trade stands.
Polegrove Recreation Ground. Brockley Road, Bexhill TN39 3EX
10am to 5pm
Wednesday 28th August
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
Monthly meet, the last Wednesday of the month, all year round.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Thursday 29th August
BROOKLANDS SUMMER CRUISE NIGHT
An eclectic mix of automotive splendour in attendance. The last Thursday of the month through to September.
Entrance is at the Campbell gate ONLY, via the B374 signed ‘JTI Members Hill’ SAT NAV - KT13 0QN
6pm onwards
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, July ‘24
Classic Car Events in Sussex and Kent borders.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
Welcome to our monthly car events listing in and around East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent borders.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to receive this events listing every month via email, please hit the blue ‘Subscribe’ button below and enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
We drove to Italy in a day in our MK2 Jaguar to take part in the "12 in 12" classic car rally across the Italian and French Alps. This is how it went in 60 seconds!
July 2024
Tuesday 2nd July
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET, PEVENSEY
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Wednesday 3rd July
MIKE HAWTHORNE MEMORIAL TRACK DAY
In recognition of his first victory, the Friends of Mike Hawthorn have organised a private track day at the fabulous Goodwood circuit.
Contact details here
Thursday 4th July
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET, SELSEY
Informal evening meet, first Thursday of the month, everyone is welcome.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
The football club can be found behind the fire station, to the left of Co-op supermarket.
7 to 9.30pm
Saturday 6th July
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET (HEATHFIELD)
Tottingworth Farm Café, Broad Oak, Heathfield, TN21 8TH
Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
Sunday 7th July
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 12 midday
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Classic car breakfast meet.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am-12pm midday
EASTBOURNE HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB AT MIDDLE FARM, WEST FIRLE
Classic car gathering from the EHVC. Enjoy the farm shop, cider barn & tea shop. Within the farm shop, there will be an extensive range of meats, pies, cheese, fruit & veg, cakes, biscuits, pickles & preserves & much more. Outside in the courtyard a large selection of plants will be on sale.
Firle, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LJ
9am onwards
100s of beautiful vehicles on display and live broadcast of the Silverstone F1 on the big screen. There will be live music opening the event at 12. Kidszone, craft & charity fair.
West Park, Silverston Avenue, Bognor Regis PO21 2RB
12 midday to 5pm
CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE, PLUMPTON GREEN
Classic meet for pre 1990 classic cars, tractors, trucks or bikes. Tea, coffee and breakfast rolls available.
The Plough, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF
10.30am to 12 midday
THE WOOLPACK CLASSIC CAR SHOW, BURGESS HILL
All are welcome. The event starts at 11:00 and goes on all day.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
Tuesday 9th July
WEALD CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB MEET, HASSOCKS
Monthly meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Jack and Jill Inn, Clayton, near Hassocks, BN6 9PD
Thursday 11th July
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Thursday. Burger and a pint £5.
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July
The South East’s largest family friendly classic VW show.
Penshurst Place, Kent.
Sunday July 14th
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET, GOUDHURST
MEET CANCELLED!
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
THE RIVERVIEW MEET, FOREST ROW
Monthly meet on the second Sunday of the month, organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for supercars this month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to classic cars (pre 2004) & supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
CLASSIC CAR MEET, DERING ARMS, PLUCKLEY
Classic car meeting every second Sunday of the month with live music acts throughout the year.
The Dering Arms, The Grove, Pluckley Kent TN27 0RR
From 12 midday
The Horam village annual event offering classic cars, great food, live events and dancing, our prestigious dog show, competitions and over 50 stalls hosted by local businesses and community groups.
Horam Village Hall & Recreational Ground TN21 0JE
12.30 to 5pm
A 60 second edit of 'Hot Rod & Roll', Hastings. The full length version is on our youtube channel here.
Wednesday 17th July
SUSSEX PRESTIGE FORD, CHALVINGTON
Monthly meet, all Fords welcome. ‘Car of the night’ trophy. Hot food available.
The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
7pm onwards
Saturday & Sunday 20th/21st July
BLUEBELL RAILWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, HORSTED KEYS
Vintage steam fair, fairground stalls, bars, food and beverages Live running steam engines and the unique opportunity to travel and explore the entire railway.
Horsted Keynes Station, Haywards Heath RH17 7BB
Saturday 11am to 10pm / Sunday 11am to 7pm
Saturday 20th July
Village fete with classic cars.
12 midday to 4.30pm
FLETCHLING BONFIRE SOCIETY SUMMER FETE
Classic car show, bar, food stalls, dog show, and a day of entertainment and much more.
Fletching Recreation Ground, Uckfield TN22 3SN
11am to 4pm
Sunday 21st July
APPLEDORE VINTAGE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
In addition to the wonderful vehicles, there is an auto-jumble, stalls, live music, and superb refreshments throughout the day.
Appledore Recreation Ground, 100 The St, Appledore, Ashford TN26 2AE
10.30am to 5pm
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB ANNUAL SHOW, UPPER DICKER
All Jaguars and Daimlers of all ages are welcome to attend for the day. The cost will be £10.00 per car (regardless of the number of occupants) which goes towards The Sussex Archaeological Society.
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS
10am to 4pm
NATIONAL CAT CENTRE SUMMER FUN DAY AND CAR SHOW, HAYWARDS HEATH
National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7TT
11am to 4pm
Annual village fete with classic cars, dog show, craft and small business market, charity stalls, arena performances, BBQ, and bar all in aid of Sage House
Shrubbs Drive, Middleton-on-Sea, Bognor Regis PO22 7SW
12.30 to 4.30pm
Live music, outside bar, street food
Lewes Rd, Blackboys, Uckfield TN22 5LG
12 to 4pm
GOSSOPS ROCKS, SUMMER FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW
Classic cars, bikes, scooters, customs, hot rods, vans & trucks of all shapes and sizes, old & modern. Live music, hot & cold food/beverages and something for all the family
Dormans Youth Arts Centre, 15 Dunsfold Close, Crawley, RH11 8EY,
12 midday onwards
Thursday 25th July
BROOKLANDS SUMMER CRUISE NIGHT
An eclectic mix of automotive splendour in attendance. The last Thursday of the month through to September.
Entrance is at the Campbell gate ONLY, via the B374 signed ‘JTI Members Hill’ SAT NAV - KT13 0QN
6pm onwards
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Thursday. Burger and a pint £5.
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Sunday 28th July
BEXHILL 100 CLASSIC CAR SEAFRONT DISPLAY, BEXHILL
Bexhill 100 club members’ vehicles only.
Close to the Bexhill Coronation Bandstand, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1LA
10am - 4pm
CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE BELL, SMARDEN
Classic car meet, the fourth Sunday of the month, all year round.
Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
from 11.30am (pub opens at 12 midday)
CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE, PLUMPTON GREEN
Classic meet for pre 1990 classic cars, tractors, trucks or bikes. Tea, coffee and breakfast rolls available.
The Plough, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF
10.30am to 12 midday
Monday 29th July
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
Monthly meet, the last Monday of the month, all year round.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, June ‘24
Classic Car Events in Sussex and Kent borders.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
Welcome to our monthly car events listing in and around East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent borders.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
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A 60 second edit of the fantastic Hub Classics breakfast meet at Goudhurst on 12th May, with over 360 vehicle in attendance. The full length version is on our youtube channel here.
June 2024
Saturday 1st June
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET (HEATHFIELD)
Tottingworth Farm Café, Broad Oak, Heathfield, TN21 8TH
Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
Car show, live music, food and bar.
The car show is on The Stade, and the bands and DJ’s at The Angling Association, opposite the lifeboat station.
12 midday onwards
BROWNBREAD HORSE RESCUE CENTRE CLASSIC CAR SHOW, ASHBURNHAM
An afternoon garden party including classic car display, stalls, morris dancers, Pevensey Ukulele Group, croquet, singers, tea & cakes. Contact Tony Smith bbhrescue@gmail.com
Brownbread Horse Rescue, Brownbread Street, Ashburnham, East Sussex
Sunday 2nd June
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 12 midday
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Classic car breakfast meet.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am-12pm midday
LONDON TO BRIGHTON CLASSIC CAR RUN
The 2024 Classic Car Run will be starting from Brooklands Museum, the birthplace of British motorsport. Follow an easy to use tulip style route book to the organised stopping point before heading on to Brighton's iconic Madeira Drive.
Founded on a shared love of the internal combustion engine, spooling turbos, the symphony of the V12 or just the need for speed.
Nash Street, Hailsham BN27 4AA
10am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday 1st/2nd June
TINKERS PARK STEAM RALLY, HADLOW DOWN
A fundraiser for Cancer Research.
Veteran & Vintage Cars • Motorcycles • Buses • Military • Traction Engines • Steam Rollers • Tractors • Vintage Stationary Engines • Historic Commercials • Arena events throughout the afternoon • Passenger carrying narrow gauge railway • Miniature railway • Good selection of hot or cold food • Old time fun fair with gallopers • Real ale beer tent • Fair organ museum • The Expedient Jazz Band • Bric-a-brac • Market stalls • Mouse Town
10am to 5pm
Tuesday 4th June
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET, PEVENSEY
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 6th June
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET, SELSEY
Informal evening meet, first Thursday of the month, everyone is welcome.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
The football club can be found behind the fire station, to the left of Co-op supermarket.
7 to 9.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 8th/9th June
A blend of modified modern classics, hot rods, circuit monsters, drift cars and everything in-between. Every scene and automotive sub-culture are not just represented but integrated into a melting pot of curated metal.
Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
8am to 12 midday
Sunday 9th June
THE RIVERVIEW MEET, FOREST ROW
Monthly meet on the second Sunday of the month, organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for British cars this month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to classic cars (pre 2004) & supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET, GOUDHURST
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
CLASSIC CAR MEET, DERING ARMS, PLUCKLEY
Classic car meeting every second Sunday of the month with live music acts throughout the year.
The Dering Arms, The Grove, Pluckley Kent TN27 0RR
From 12 midday
WHEELS THROUGH THE YEARS, BURGESS HILL
Classic and prestige vehicles, market & craft stalls, food outlets and licensed bar.
Fairfield recreation ground, Burgess Hill RH15 8QL
11am to 3pm
Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club, Horsham Lane, Ewhurst Green, Surrey GU6 7SW
10.30am onwards
Tuesday 11th June
WEALD CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB MEET, HASSOCKS
Monthly meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Jack and Jill Inn, Clayton, near Hassocks, BN6 9PD
Wednesday 12th June
SUSSEX PRESTIGE FORD, CHALVINGTON
Monthly meet, all Fords welcome. ‘Car of the night’ trophy. Hot food available.
The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
7pm onwards
A 60 second edit of Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne on 5th May. The full length version is on our youtube channel here.
Thursday 13th June
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Please double check this date as it’s subject to change
Regular classic car meeting. Burger and a pint £5.
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
Saturday & Sunday 15th/16th June
HIGH WEALD STEAM WORKING WEEKEND
Classic cars, traction engines, heavy haulage, commercial vehicles, road making and threshing and wood sawing displays.
Pippingford Park, Nutley Nutley, Uckfield TN22 3HW
Sunday 16th June
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards
300+ classic cars, food outlets, bar, children’s rides, craft & charity stalls
Rye Rugby Club, New Rd, Rye TN31 7LS
10am to 5pm
THE CUSTOM & AMERICAN SHOW, BEAULIEU
hundreds of cool American motors, colourful custom cars and bikes, live music and hip entertainment throughout the day.
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
10am to 5pm
BRIGHTON & HOVE MOTOR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND CONCOURS
Held in lovely venue of Hove Park, this beautiful park, complete with café, children’s play area and miniature railway offers a great setting to show classic cars and enjoy a day out with the family.
Hove Park, Goldstone Cres, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 6BG
9.30am to 4pm
Saturday 22nd June
NORTHIAM BONFIRE SOCIETY SUMMER FESTIVAL & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Northiam Playing Field, Main Street, Northiam TN31 6LA
11am onwards
Sunday 23rd June
American, classic & vintage cars, bikes, trikes and scooters. Live bands, beer tent and funfair.
Martello Fields, 21 College Rd, Seaford BN25 1JD
11am to 5pm
SOUTHERN CLASSICS SOCIETY CHARITY SHOW, HORSHAM
In aid of MNDA (Motor Neuron Disease Association). A wide variety of cars & vans from as early as 1912 all the way through to modern classics with everything from beautifully restored examples to loved but original examples of many of the cars you may remember from your youth.
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP
10am to 4pm
CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE BELL, SMARDEN
Classic car meet, the fourth Sunday of the month, all year round.
Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
from 11.30am (pub opens at 12 midday)
CUSTOM & CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW, EASTBOURNE
Classic cars, American muscle cars and wild motorcycles. Hot food and drinks.
East Sussex Collage, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne BN21 2UF
9.30am to 2pm
Monday 24th June
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
Monthly meet, the last Monday of the month, all year round.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Thursday 27th June
BROOKLANDS SUMMER CRUISE NIGHT
An eclectic mix of automotive splendour in attendance.
Entrance is at the Campbell gate ONLY, via the B374 signed ‘JTI Members Hill’ SAT NAV - KT13 0QN
6pm onwards
Saturday 29th June
DANEFOLD FARM COUNTRY MARKET & CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY, HORSHAM
A classic car display as part of the Danefold Farm country market.
9am to 4pm
CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR MEET, FALMOUR COURT
Festival Style Car Show with many cars on display, Stalls selling food, drink and memorabilia.
Falmer Court Great Thatched Barn East Street, Falmer BN1 9PB
10am to 4pm
Battle Bonfire Society’s ‘Big Weekend’. Craft stalls , bar , bbq , small fun fair rides, dog show and lots more for all the family.
Battle Recreation Ground, North Trade Rd, Battle TN33 0HA
11am to 4pm
NUTLEY VILLAGE FETE & CAR SHOW
With a vast range of stalls and entertainments fun is always to be had by everyone who attends and gets involved.
Fords Green Rd, Nutley, Uckfield
1 to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 29/30th June
700 exhibits from all over the country, from pre-war motorbikes to cycles, classic cars to Land Rovers, steam engines and outside displays.
Upper Lodge Farm, The Broyle, (on the B2192), Ringmer, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5AP
10am to 5pm
Sunday 30th June
BEXHILL 100 CLASSIC CAR SEAFRONT DISPLAY, BEXHILL
Bexhill 100 club members’ vehicles only.
Close to the Bexhill Coronation Bandstand, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1LA
10am - 4pm
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, May 2024
Classic Car Events in and East and West Sussex and Kent.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
A short edit of our drive out with the Bexhill 100 Motoring Club from Bexhill to Dungeness for ‘Drive It Day’ on April 21st. The full length version is here
May 2024
Thursday 2nd May
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET, SELSEY
Informal evening meet, first Thursday of the month, everyone is welcome.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
The football club can be found behind the fire station, to the left of Co-op supermarket.
7 to 9.30pm
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May
MAGNIFICENT MOTORS, EASTBOURNE
One of the biggest free motoring spectaculars on the South Coast. Join us at Magnificent Motors where car enthusiasts gather to showcase their diverse range of prized vehicles from classic cars to motorbikes – there is something for everyone.
Western Lawns, King Edward’s Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4EE
Opens 9am Saturday 4th - Closes 4pm Sunday 5th
Sunday 5th May
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
The return of Wheels On The Waterfront, classic car breakfast meet.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am-12pm midday
A wonderful day out for the family. On display will be vintage cars, vans, motor bikes, buses, traction engines and even a steam organ. To add to the fun, street entertainment, vintage rides, music and loads more ...
Steyning High Street, Steyning BN44 3RE
11am to 4pm
Goodwood are celebrating our centennial Breakfast Club by welcoming the cars, bikes and everything else that has made them so special.
Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
8am to 12 midday
Tuesday 7th May
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET, PEVENSEY
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Wednesday 8th May
SUSSEX PRESTIGE FORD, CHALVINGTON
Monthly meet, all Fords welcome. ‘Car of the night’ trophy. Hot food available.
The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
7pm onwards
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May
RETRO RIDES WEEKENDER, GOODWOOD
A spectacular automotive fiesta that brings together an eclectic mix of retro rides – from hot rods to hot hatches, drifters to daily, stance to supercars, and everything in between.
Sunday 12th May
THE RIVERVIEW MEET, FOREST ROW
Monthly meet on the second Sunday of the month, organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
“Italian Car Month” - all classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for Italian cars this month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to classic cars (pre 2004) & supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
THE CLASSIC FORD SHOW, ARDINGLY
Europe’s largest classic Ford event.
Special exhibitions hosted by Classic Ford magazine, live performances, a wide selection of merchandise to browse at the mall, great club shows, competitions and online casino games. Panels to engines, a massive club area, and the Great Unveiling where five builds will be uncovered.
South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL
10am to 5pm
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET, GOUDHURST
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
CLASSIC CAR MEET, DERING ARMS, PLUCKLEY
Classic car meeting every second Sunday of the month with live music acts throughout the year.
The Dering Arms, The Grove, Pluckley Kent TN27 0RR
From 12 midday
SUSSEX CAR AND MOTORCYCLE JUMBLE, WEST SUSSEX
Popular annual event, this year in memory of co-founder Paul Goulet. Many stalls outside and inside.
Worthing Rugby Club, Angmering, West Sussex, BN164AX
9am to 2.30pm
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 12 midday
Saturday 18th May
Car show, best car award judged by Country Classic Cars, craft fair, BBQ, local business stands
The Blue Bell, Bell Lane, Cocking, Midhurst GU29 0HU
10am to 4pm
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May
The one-stop-shop for all your classic motoring needs, whether you are seeking an elusive part for your historic vehicle project, or simply in need of a terrific motoring-themed day out.
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
9.30am to 5pm
Sunday 19th May
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards
A non-competitive fundraising tour allowing participants to drive a 34 mile scenic route in the South Downs starting at Brighton Marina and visiting some interesting locations along the way. Open to members of Mini and other classic car clubs.
Contact: lee@indigogo.co.uk
8am to 2pm
Pilgrim Motorsports free event, all makes and models welcome.
Units 12-14 Mackley Industrial Estate, Henfield Road, Small Dole BN5 9XR
10.30am to 1.30pm
Saturday 25th to Monday 27th May
Classic cars, tractors and steam engines. Hundreds of exhibitors and traders selling new and old, real ale from the cask and good food can be found in The Crown Barn.
Laughton Showground, Lewes Road,Laughton, Near Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6BN
9am to 5pm daily
Sunday 26th May
The Great Day Out consists of a convoy/drive element, as well as our main event. The convoy/drive takes you from the starting point just south of Crawley, West Sussex (Pease Pottage Services at RH11 9YA) through glorious Sussex & Surrey countryside to the main event at the largest wine estate in England, Denbies (Postcode RH5 6AA).
CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE BELL, SMARDEN
Classic car meet, the fourth Sunday of the month, all year round.
Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
from 11.30am (pub opens at 12 midday)
BEXHILL 100 CLASSIC CAR SEAFRONT DISPLAY, BEXHILL
Bexhill 100 club members’ vehicles only.
Close to the Bexhill Coronation Bandstand, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1LA
10am - 4pm
CLASSICS, CARS & COFFEE, PLUMPTON GREEN
Monthly pre 1990 meet. Tea, coffee and breakfast available.
The Plough, Plumpton Green BN7 BD7
10.30am to 12 midday
Bank Holiday Monday 27th May
BEST OF BRITISH DAY, BROOKLANDS MUSEUM
There will be a huge display of British built vehicles, from the pre-war Alvis, Norton and Sunbeam right through to the latest Jaguar models. All British marques are welcome to join, independently or with a Car Club. Test Hill climbs are planned for the day and also entertainment for all the family.
Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0SL (parking in The Heights KT13 0NY, off Wellington Way - please follow event signage).
10am - 5pm
STAPLEFIELD FETE, CLASSIC CAR & DOG SHOW
Fete with classic car show, dog show. Dog show from 1.30pm
12pm to 4pm
Wednesday 29th May
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Wednesday. Burger and a pint £5.
Please check dates as this is a new meet and subject to change or cancellation.
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm onwards
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
Monthly meet, the last Wednesday of the month, all year round.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Thursday 30th May
BROOKLANDS SUMMER CRUISE NIGHTS
Every Thursday of the month through to September. Entrance fee is £5 per vehicle (passengers free).
Gates open 6pm.
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, April 2024
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
Parking our MK2 3.8 at the well attended “Cobwebs” meeting at Eastbourne Harbour on Sunday 24th March (photo courtesy of Carl Simmons)
April 2024
Tuesday 2nd April
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PEVENSEY)
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 4th April
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET (SELSEY)
Informal evening meet, first Thursday of the month, everyone is welcome.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
The football club can be found behind the fire station, to the left of Co-op supermarket.
7 to 9.30pm
Saturday 6th April
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET (HEATHFIELD)
Tottingworth Farm Café, Broad Oak, Heathfield, TN21 8TH
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
Sunday 7th April
AMBERLEY MUSEUM VINTAGE CAR SHOW
A selection of marvellous pre-1956 vehicles. As well as admiring over 100 vintage cars, visitors can shop for collectors’ items at the autojumble stalls and speak to the owners.
Our Southdown Vintage Buses will be operating, as well as ‘Peter’, our steam locomotive on the narrow-gauge railway, providing rides around the Museum, included in the ticket price.
Tickets must be pre-booked online for this event.
New Barn Road BN18 9LT
10am to 4.30pm
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT (EASTBOURNE)
The return of Wheels On The Waterfront, classic car breakfast meet.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am-12pm midday
Wednesday 10th April
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) LUNCH MEET (SHORTBRIDGE)
The Peacock Inn, Shortbridge, Piltdown, TN22 3XA
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
12 midday
Saturday 13th April
VEHICLES OF YESTERYEAR (PEVENSEY)
Best to arrive by bus, No.98 or 8. No parking for non vehicle entrants.
Sea Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay BN24 6EH
10am to 3pm
Saturday/Sunday 13 & 14th April
The Members' Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport is a thrilling weekend of epic motor racing, high speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities. Uncrowded, intimate and access-all-areas, it is exclusively open to members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club community.
Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
Sunday 14th April
THE RIVERVIEW MEET (FOREST ROW)
Organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
“Soft top Sunday”
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for soft top cars this month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to:
Classic cars (pre 2004), Retro cars (pre 2004), Supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
MILITARY VEHICLES, VINTAGE & VETERAN CAR DISPLAY (HASTINGS)
Display of military vehicles, veteran, vintage and classic cars at the Stade, at the end of their run from Sevenoaks. Raising money for Combat Stress. Entry is free.
The Stade, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW
12pm to 3.30pm
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET (GOUDHURST)
CANCELLED! NEXT EVENT 12TH MAY
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
Thursday 18th April
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PEVENSEY)
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Sunday 21st April
First introduced in 2005, the format for Drive It Day is a tried and tested formula. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs sets the date each year and publicises the event nationally.
The many clubs that comprise the Federation's membership then plan and schedule regional and local events throughout the country.
Fundraising plates can be bought here and the proceeds support Childline.
BODLE STREET GREE CLASSIC VEHICLES & TRACTOR RUN
Veteran, vintage and classic cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, steam engines & stationary engines.
There will be a road run for classic and vintage tractors starting at 10.15am and will return to the site at 1pm.
For more details please contact: peterlove@madasafish.com or call Peter on 01323 833125
Bodle Street Village Hall & Green BN27 4UB
10am to 2.30pm
Wednesday 24th April
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Saturday 27th April
Brighton’s famous seafront road, Madeira Drive will once again host the UK’s finest on four wheels as Ace Cafe London presents the 7th annual InCarNation Brighton.
Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TB
10am to 6pm
Sunday 28th April
CARS & BIKES AT LITE BITE CAFE (POLEGATE)
Open to all classics and bikes
Lite Bites Cafe, Hailsham Road, Polgate BN26 6QN
From 12 midday
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, March 2024
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
We have one of these excellent Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club 2024 calendars still available. We will send it free of charge to the first person to contact us!
March 2024
Saturday 2nd March
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET
Horam Park Golf Club TN21 0JJ
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
Tuesday 5th March
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PRE ‘88)
First meet of 2024.
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 7th March
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET
Informal evening meet, first Thursday of the month, everyone is welcome.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
The football club can be found behind the fire station, to the left of Co-op supermarket.
7 - 9.30pm
Sunday 10th March
Organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
German cars month.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for German cars this month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to:
Classic cars (pre 2004), Retro cars (pre 2004), Supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
Sunday 24th March
EASTBOURNE HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB ‘COBWEBS’ MEET
First EHVC members’ meeting of the year.
Sovereign Harbour, North Lock Side, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 5BJ
Outside “Seasons” on the Waterfront, near to the yacht club.
Music performed by Elvis! He will perform 2 sessions of approx. 45 minutes each
9am onwards (exhibits can arrive from 8 to 8.30am).
ARDINGLY CLASSIC BIKE SHOW & JUMBLE
South of England Showground, Ardingly, near Gatwick RH17 6TL. Eight miles from the M23 motorway junction 10
Parking is free and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
10am to 3.30pm
Wednesday March 27th
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
The quiz topic for this month was suggested by Graham and is going to be based on potholes.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Saturday 30th March
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SPRING FAYRE
Classic cars, easter egg hunt, craft activities, refreshments and bar.
Fairlight Lodge Hotel, Fairlight Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DR
10am to 3pm
Sunday 31st March
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 12 midday
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, February 2024
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
One of The Car Den’s client’s cars, tucked up in a super soft, breathable stretch cover which included as standard in our storage package, along with a Ctek battery conditioner.
February 2024
Thursday 1st February
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET
Informal evening meet, everyone is welcome.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
The football club can be found behind the fire station, to the left of Co-op supermarket.
7 - 9.30pm
Sunday 11th February
Organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
Japanese cars month.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for Japanese cars this month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to:
Classic cars (pre 2004), Retro cars (pre 2004), Supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
Sunday 18th February
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY MORNING MEET
PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS, AS THIS MONTH’S EVENT IS NOT GUARANTEED TO GO AHEAD
Informal monthly Sunday meet. Everybody welcome, not just classics.
Open to all vehicle owners from 2 to 18 wheels and everything in between, no height barriers so larger vehicles welcome.
Food and drink kiosk, toilets, kids playground all on site.
No tickets, no vehicle restrictions, just come and have a good time with (or without) the family.
FREE Parking in winter months, small charge in the summer as car park owned by local council.
East Beach Car Park, Beach Rd, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0SZ
10am to 1pm
Sunday 25th February
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) LUNCH MEET
The Laughing Fish, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XB
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
12 midday
Undercover in the Abergavenny Building, South of England Showground, West Sussex RH17 6TL
10am
Wednesday 28th February
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8TS
7.30pm
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, January 2024
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
A new addition to our own collection. A very rare 1969 MK1 Triumph 2.5pi, with only 15 known survivors in the UK. It popped up for sale locally and we just couldn’t help ourselves!
January 2024
Thursday 4th January
Informal evening meet.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
7 - 9.30pm
Saturday 6th January
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEETING
The Horam Park Golf Club, Chiddingly Rd, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0JJ
Members’ event. Guests with Jaguars welcome. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9.00am
Sunday 21st January
Jumble only, not a car show
Lockmeadow Market Hall, Baker Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LW
10am to 3pm
Informal meet. Everybody welcome, not just classics. Bar and snacks available
East Beach Car Park, Beach Rd, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0SZ
10am to 1pm
Sunday 28th January
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) LUNCH MEET
The Old Oak, Arlington, East Sussex, BN26 6SJ
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
12 midday
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.