The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, May 2026
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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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May 2026
Saturday & Sunday 2nd/3rd May
MAGNIFICENT MOTORS, EASTBOURNE
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 2nd - Closes 4pm Sunday 3rd
Sunday 3rd May
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Regular classic car breakfast meet, first Sunday of the month April to October
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved
9am to 12pm midday
HAZZARD 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
CLASSICS, CARS & COFFEE, PLUMPTON GREEN
Pre 1990 meet, usually on the first Sunday of the month, all year round (please check) and weather permitting. Tea, coffee and breakfast available.
The Plough, Plumpton Green BN7 BD7
10.30am to 12 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
All vehicles welcome
DedBest Distillery, Crockstead Farm, Eastbourne Rd, Lewes BN8 6PT
from 10am
Arundel town centre
8 am to 4.30pm
Monday 4th May
AUSTIN A30/A35 MEMBERS MEET, HAILSHAM
Monthly members meet, all year round on the first Monday of the month. Organised by the Austin A30/A35 owners club, but all classic car owners are welcome. More info: Vonnie on 07769 807 661
Inn on the Park, Deanland Wood Park. Golden Cross, Hailsham BN27 3RN
7 for 7.30pm
Tuesday 5th May
CARL’S CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PRE ‘95)
Regular meet, the first Tuesday of the month. The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6.30 to 10pm
Thursday 7th May
Classic car meet first Thursday of the month April to October.
The Bull Inn, Rolvenden, 1 Regent St, Rolvenden TN17 4PB
From 6pm
Friday 8th May
VINCENZO LANCIA AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN MOTORING
Film: When the world’s fastest racing driver invented the world’s most advanced car, he changed motoring forever.
Hailsham Pavilion Theatre & Cinema, George Street, Hailsham BN27 1AE
2 to 4.30pm
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th 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.
Saturday 9th May
PAINTING CLASSIC CARS CAR MEET WITH THE ROADHOUSE DELI DINER, POLEGATE
Regular meet every second Saturday of the month
All pre 1995 Classic Cars are welcome - newer exotica by prior arrangement. Bikes more than welcome
The RoadHouse, Hailsham Rd, Polegate BN26 6QL
8.30am to 2pm
SADCASE MONTHLY MEET, SLINDON COMMON
SADCASE (Storrington And District Classic And Sportscar Enthusiasts) monthly morning meet on the second Saturday of the month, all year round. Bring along your pride and joy whatever it is
The Spur, London Rd, Slindon Common, Arundel BN18 0NE
11am onwards
CLASSIC & AMERICAN CAR MEET, AMBERLEY
Every second Saturday of the month all year round
The Sportsman Inn, Rackham Road, Amberley, West Sussex BN18 9NR
10.30am to 12.30pm
MODERN CLASSIC CAR MEET, CRAWLEY
Regular meet the second Saturday of the month. A static car meet celebrating all makes of modern classics from the 70’s 80’s 90’s and up to 2004
Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Road, Crawley RH10 4PE
9.30am to 12.30pm
MODERN CLASSIC CAR MEET, ARDLINGLY
Regular meet the second Saturday of the month. A static car meet celebrating all makes of modern classics over 20 years old (newer/interesting cars can come too).
The Gardeners Arms, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, RH17 6TJ
9.30 to 11.30am
VEHICLES OF YESTERYEAR, PEVENSEY
Sea Road car park, Pevensey
10am – 3pm
Sunday 10th May
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, this month’s theme is: "The Italian Job”
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 to 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 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
Monday 11th May
THE INDEPENDENT PORSCHE ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (TIPEC), BOLNEY
Monthly club night meeting, 2nd Monday of the month all year round. Owners and enthusiasts all welcome
The Bolney Stage, London Road, Bolney, Sussex RH17 5RL
From 7pm
Tuesday 12th May
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 13th May
Second Wednesday of each month
The Three Horseshoes. Elsted, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0JY
From 7:30pm
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th 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 17th May
LOWER LADYSDEN FARM CLASSIC CAR SHOW, GOUDHURST
Classic and modern cars welcome. £5 entry fee.
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
FIVE BELLS BREAKFAST MEET, CHAILEY
Breakfast run every third Sunday of the month, all year round.
All classic cars, bikes, hot rods, customs and other old vehicles of interest.
The Five Bells A275, Chailey, East Sussex BN84DA
9:30 till 12:00
Vintage, classic & retro pre 2000 vehicle enthusiasts meet, monthly from April to October.
Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX
10am onwards
SUSSEX PRESTIGE FORDS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Classic and new Ford cars on show. Every third Sunday of the month April until September.
The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne BN23 5UZ
9am to 12.30pm
Modified, classic, rare or just something you enjoy, you’re more than welcome
The Roadhouse Diner & Deli, Polegate, BN26 6QL
10am to 2pm
Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th
To educate and train the general public with the keeping of vintage vehicles
10am to 5pm
Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th 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 24th May
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
South Downs College
10am to 2pm
Bank Holiday Monday 25th May
STAPLEFIELD FETE, CLASSIC CAR & DOG SHOW
Fete with classic car show, dog show. Dog show from 1.30pm
from 1.30pm
Wednesday 27th May
SADCASE (Storrington And District Classic And Sportscar Enthusiasts) monthly evening meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month, all year round.
The Fountain, Ashurst, Steyning BN44 3AP
5.30pm 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
Saturday 30th May
Regular meet last Saturday of the month all year round. Breakfast baps and warm drinks available from 9-11.30am
The Ship & Anchor BN18 0BJ
9am onwards
DANEFOLD COUNTRY MARKET, WEST GRINSTEAD
Country market, classic car and dog show.
Danefold Farm, West Grinsead RH13 8EJ
9am
Sunday 31st May
Bexhill 100 club members’ vehicles only.
Close to the Bexhill Coronation Bandstand, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1LA
10am - 4pm
SOUTH BEACH CLASSICS AMERICAN CAR MEET, SHORHAM-BY-SEA
American classic car meet every last Sunday April to October.
The Longshore Pub Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5LD
From 9am
