The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, July ‘24
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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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.
