The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, May 2025
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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May 2025
Thursday 1st May
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 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 3rd/4th 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 4th - Closes 4pm Sunday 5th
Sunday 4th May
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
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
CLASSICS, CARS & COFFEE, PLUMPTON GREEN
Monthly pre 1990 meet. Tea, coffee and breakfast available.
The Plough, Plumpton Green BN7 BD7
10.30am to 12 midday
Monday 5th May
Monthly classic car meet all year round on the first Monday of the month. Organised by the Austin A30/A35 owners club, but all classic cars 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 6th May
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 7th May
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 8th May
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 10th & Sunday 11th 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 10th May
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
VEHICLES OF YESTERYEAR, PEVENSEY
Sea Road car park, Pevensey
10am – 3pm
Sunday 11th May
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
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 ‘Soft top Sunday’ 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
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
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 12th 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
Friday 16th May
Every third Friday May to September. All cars & bikes welcome. Meet held in the rear car park next to the patio and along The Green.3
The Crown Inn, The Green, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9QH
6pm onwards
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th 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 18th May
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 3rd 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
Vintage, classic & retro pre 2000 vehicle enthusiasts meet, monthly from April to October.
Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX
10am onwards
NEWHAVEN FORT PAST ‘N’ CURIOUS SHOW
Showcasing vintage and classic cars and vans from around the world.
Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven BN9 9DS
FRIENDS OF VALENCE SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF MOTORING, WESTERHAM
A day full of fun and excitement, both for car and motorcycle enthusiasts and for anyone who just enjoys a good day out.
Valence School, Brasted Rd, Westerham Kent TN16 1QN
9am to 5pm
Saturday 25th 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 25th May
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)
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
Bank Holiday Monday 26th May
STAPLEFIELD FETE, CLASSIC CAR & DOG SHOW
Fete with classic car show, dog show. Dog show from 1.30pm
12pm to 4pm
Wednesday 28th May
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 (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
*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.
A rare Triumph TR3 based 1957 Peerless GT at the April Hub Classics show
