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June 2025

Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st 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

MASTERS HISTORIC FESTIVAL, BRANDS HATCH

Two days of classic F1 motorsport action from the ‘60s to the ‘80s

Brands Hatch Circuit, London Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6FS

Sunday 1st June

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

LONDON TO BRIGHTON CLASSIC CAR RUN

The 2025 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.

CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW, KENWARD PLACE

Classic car show raising funds for the charity Kenward Trust.

Kenward Place, Kenward Road, Yalding Maidstone ME18 6AH

10am

BIG TVR SOUTHERN GATHERING, FILCHING

Filching Manor Motor Museum, Jevington Rd Filching, Polegate BN26 5QA

From 10am

Monday 2nd June

 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 3rd June

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 4th June

SADCASE AMBERLEY MUSEUM MEET

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 5th June

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 NIGHT, ROLVENDEN

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 and Sunday 7th/8th June

GOODWOOD PLAYERS CLASSIC

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

9am to 12 midday

WW2 WEEKEND, MICHELHAM PRIORY

Marking 80 years since Victory in Europe with a weekend of living history, displays, and family-friendly activities.

Michelham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, BN27 3QS Hailsham

10am to 5pm

Sunday 8th June

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 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, this month is ‘Best of British’ 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

Monday 9th June

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 10th 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

Thursday 12th June

THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON

Regular classic car meet every second Thursday of the month, all year round.

Burger and a pint £5.

The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG

6pm onwards

Saturday & Sunday 14th/15th June

CARS AT THE CASTLE, HEVER

Classic car show at Hever Castle

Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG

10.30am to 6pm

HIGH WEALD STEAM WORKING WEEKEND, SCAYNES HILL

Classic cars, traction engines, heavy haulage, commercial vehicles, road making and threshing and wood sawing displays.

Freshfield Mill Farm, Sloop Lane Haywards Heath, East Sussex, RH17 7NP

Saturday 14th June

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

Sunday 15th June

SENLAC CLASSIC CAR SHOW, RYE

300+ classic cars, food outlets, bar, children’s rides, craft & charity stalls

Rye Rugby Club, New Rd, Rye TN31 7LS

10am to 5pm

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

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

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

MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY MEET

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

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

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 3.30pm

Saturday 21st June

NORTHIAM BONFIRE SOCIETY SUMMER FESTIVAL & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Northiam Playing Field, Main Street, Northiam TN31 6LA

11am onwards

Sunday 22nd June

RUNNING RETROS MEET, HEADCORN

Vintage, classic & retro pre 2000 vehicle enthusiasts meet, monthly from April to October.

Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX

10am onwards

HOT ROD AND ROLL, HASTINGS

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

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)

SEAFORD MOTOR FEST

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

CARS AT THE ABBEY, BATTLE

Classic car show organised by organised by the Friends of Battle Abbey School.

Battle Abbey School, High St, Battle TN33 0AD

10am to 3pm

Wednesday 25th June

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

SADCASE MONTHLY MEET, ASHURST

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

Thursday 26th June

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 27th June

GROOMBRIDGE CAR CLUB MEET

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 28th/29th June

BROYLE COUNTRY SHOW, RINGMER

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

Saturday 28th June

NUTLEY VILLAGE FETE & CAR SHOW

With a range of stalls and entertainment, fun is always to be had by everyone who attends and gets involved.

Fords Green Rd, Nutley, Uckfield

1 to 5pm

Sunday 29th 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

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

SUPERCAR SUNDAY, HAILSHAM

Founded on a shared love of the internal combustion engine, spooling turbos, the symphony of the V12 or just the need for speed.

Laughton Show Ground, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Lewes BN8 6AJ

 

A sweet little Austin 7 at the seafront display

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