The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, August 2025
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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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The Blackboys Inn Classic Car Show near Uckfield 27th July 2025
August 2025
Saturday 2nd August
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 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 2nd/3rd August
WEALD OF KENT STEAM & COUNTRY SHOW, WOODCHURCH
Little Engeham Farm, Woodchurch, Kent TN26 3QY
10am to 5pm
Bringing some of the world’s most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu
Beaulieu, New Forest,, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
10am to 5pm
Sunday 3rd August
Hooe Village Recreation Ground TN33 9HR
10am -5pm
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Wheels On The Waterfront, classic car breakfast meet. First Sunday of the month May 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
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
CLASSIC CARS AFTERNOON, WORTHING
Classic car and motorcycle display.
High Salvington Windmill, Furze Road, BN13 3PB Worthing
2.30 to 5.00pm
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
Monday 4th August
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 August
CARL’S CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PRE ‘90)
Regular classic meet the first Tuesday of the month
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6.30 to 10pm
Wednesday 6th August
SADCASE (Storrington And District Classic And Sportscar Enthusiasts) monthly meet usually on the first Wednesday of the month, all year round. Bring along your pride and joy whatever it is.
Amberley Museum, New Barn Rd, Amberley, Arundel BN18 9LT
5pm onwards
Thursday 7th July
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET
Monthly informal evening meet on the 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
Classic car meet first Thursday of the month April to October.
The Bull Inn, Rolvenden, 1 Regent St, Rolvenden TN17 4PB
From 5.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9th/10th August
Monkings Farm, Hastings Road, Horns Cross, TN31 6JG
10am 5pm
MOTORS BY THE LAKE, LEEDS CASTLE
From sleek supercars to timeless classics, the display promises a showcase of automotive excellence.
Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL
10am to 5.30pm
Saturday 9th August
MODERN CLASSIC CAR MEET, ARDLINGLY
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.
The Gardeners Arms, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, RH17 6TJ
9.30 to 11.30am
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
Sunday 10th August
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 is ‘British Leyland vs Vauxhall’ 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 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
GUNSLINGERS CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET
Breakfast meet, custom and classic cars and bikes
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
from 10am
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET, GOUDHURST
Classic cars, bikes, vans, or whatever else you may want to bring along.
Entry is free, though we do welcome a donation for Kent and Sussex Air Ambulance who will be collecting at the entrance.
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
Vintage, classic & retro pre 2000 vehicle enthusiasts meet, monthly from April to October.
Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX
10am onwards
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 6pm
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
Featuring more than a dozen vintage buses, with some offering free rides to a number of local destinations.
Kent & East Sussex Railway 2025, Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden TN30 6HE
From custom G Classes restored SSKs and even the odd SL190, Beaulieu’s Simply Mercedes provides a great opportunity to admire a stunning range of vehicles.
Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
Monday 11th August
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 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
Saturday 16th August
Event in Aid of St Michael’s Hospice
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 17th August
SUSSEX PRESTIGE FORDS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
Classic and new Ford cars on show. Every third Sunday of the month until September.
The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne BN23 5UZ
9.30am to 12.30pm
Regular Meet third Sunday of the month, all year round.
Sidlesham Memorial Recreation Ground, Sidlesham, Chichester PO20 7RD
9am to 12 midday
RETRO CARS, KARTS & COFFEE, LYDD
Monthly meet at Lydd Kart Circuit. Karting must be booked in advance by calling 01797 321747. Food available at the A-La Kart Diner.
Lydd Kart Circuit, Dengemarsh Rd, Lydd TN29 9JH
12 midday to 3pm
The stunning Penshurst Place in Kent, a privately owned historic house of medieval origin, is the venue for Classics at Penshurst
10am to 4pm
All ages and models of Jaguar and Daimler are welcome, which provides a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles on display.
Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
10am to 5pm
Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th August
HELLINGLY FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT
Broad Farm, Hellingly BN27 4DU (an Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club event)
Saturday 23rd August
BARNS GREEN CLASSIC VEHICLE MEET
Live music throughout the day, BBQ and a selection of great raffle prizes.
In aid of St Catherine's
Hospice.
Chapel Rd, Barns Green, Horsham RH13 0PS
12 to 5pm
Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August
Edenbridge & Oxted Showground, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LL
Sunday 24th August
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)
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
Monday 25th August
BEXHILL 100 CLASSIC & CUSTOM CAR SHOW
The show has raised over £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
Tuesday 26th August
South Coast Rust Runners (SCRR) meet. Retro and classic vehicles pre 2000.
The Royal Oak, Oaklands Lane, West Lavington, Midhurst GU29 0EP
6.30pm onwards
Wednesday 27th August
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
Thursday 28th August
CLASSICS BY THE RIVER, ARUNDEL
Anything on wheels welcome. Outside barbecue serving food, and the pub will be open as normal for drinks.
Ship & Anchor Pub, Station Rd, Ford, Arundel BN18 0BJ
6 to 8.30pm
Friday 29th August
Meet on the the last Friday of the month during the summer. All cars & bikes welcome. Meet held in the rear car park next to the patio and along The Green.
The Crown Inn, The Green, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9QH
6pm onwards
Saturday & Sunday 30th/31st August
Classic pre-1980 car show with over 90 stalls of vintage, makers and Steampunk for the girls. Enquiries 07939 272443.
Loxwood Meadow, Loxwood Nr Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 0AL
10.30am to 5pm
Sunday 31st August
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
