The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, April 2026
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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April 2026
Sunday 5th April
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
BEXHILL 100 SEAFRONT/EASTER BONNET DISPLAY
Bexhill 100 club members’ vehicles only.
Close to the Bexhill Coronation Bandstand, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1LA
10am - 4pm
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
Monday 6th April
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 7th April
CARL’S CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PRE ‘95)
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6.30 to 10pm
Wednesday 8th April
Second Wednesday of each month
The Three Horseshoes. Elsted, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0JY
From 7:30pm
Saturday 11th April
HERITAGE TRANSPORT SHOW, KENT SHOWGROUND
A celebration of classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, tractors, steam, stationary engines, commercial and military vehicles. Joined by the South East Bus Festival. Adult £15, child £2.
Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
10am to 4pm
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
Sunday 12th April
PAINTING CLASSIC CARS CAR MEET WITH THE ROADHOUSE DELI DINER, POLEGATE
To celebrate the opening of 'The RoadHouse' Diner & Deli at Polegate Services , East Sussex
All pre 1995 Classic Cars are welcome - newer exotica by prior arrangement. Bikes more than welcome.
The RoadHouse, Hailsham Rd, Polegate BN26 6QL
9.30am to 2pm
AMBERLEY MUSEUM VINTAGE CAR SHOW
A selection of marvellous pre-1955 vehicles. As well as admiring over 100 vintage cars, visitors can shop for collectors’ items at the autojumble stalls and speak to the owners.
Pre-booked tickets to avoid disappointment.
New Barn Road, Amberley BN18 9LT
10am to 4.30pm
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 "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 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 13th April
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 14th April
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 16th April
APRIL HERETICS” VW & PORSCHE MEET, SHOREHAM
A pop-up weekday evening car event at Heritage HQ. Enjoy great coffee, nice food, cool cars, decent tunes and catch up with friends as well.
Heritage Parts Centre, 47 Dolphin Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PB
6 to 9pm
Saturday/Sunday 18th & 19th 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 19th April
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
Regular Meet third Sunday of the month, all year round.
Sidlesham Memorial Recreation Ground, Sidlesham, Chichester PO20 7RD
9am to 12 midday
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
Wednesday 22nd April
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
Saturday 25th April
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
Sunday 26th 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 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.
Bodle Street Village Hall & Green BN27 4UB
9am to 3pm
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)
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
HEADCORN AERODROME CLASSIC CAR MEET
Monthly meet April to September. All interesting vehicles are welcome. Cafe, bar, WW2 museum and toilets.
For more information contact Dave on 07768 693 529 / headcornclassiccarmeet@gmail.com
Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX
10am
Wednesday 29th April
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
