The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, May 2024
We provide dry, 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.
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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A short edit of our drive out with the Bexhill 100 Motoring Club from Bexhill to Dungeness for ‘Drive It Day’ on April 21st. The full length version is here
May 2024
Thursday 2nd May
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 4th & Sunday 5th May
MAGNIFICENT MOTORS, EASTBOURNE
One of the biggest free motoring spectaculars on the South Coast. Join us at 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 5th May
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT, EASTBOURNE
The return of Wheels On The Waterfront, classic car breakfast meet.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am-12pm 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
Goodwood are celebrating our centennial Breakfast Club by welcoming the cars, bikes and everything else that has made them so special.
Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
8am to 12 midday
Tuesday 7th May
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET, PEVENSEY
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Wednesday 8th May
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 11th & Sunday 12th 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.
Sunday 12th May
THE RIVERVIEW MEET, FOREST ROW
Monthly meet on the second Sunday of the month, organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
“Italian Car Month” - all classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for Italian cars 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
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
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET, GOUDHURST
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
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
SUSSEX CAR AND MOTORCYCLE JUMBLE, WEST SUSSEX
Popular annual event, this year in memory of co-founder Paul Goulet. Many stalls outside and inside.
Worthing Rugby Club, Angmering, West Sussex, BN164AX
9am to 2.30pm
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
Saturday 18th May
Car show, best car award judged by Country Classic Cars, craft fair, BBQ, local business stands
The Blue Bell, Bell Lane, Cocking, Midhurst GU29 0HU
10am to 4pm
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th 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 19th May
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards
A non-competitive fundraising tour allowing participants to drive a 34 mile scenic route in the South Downs starting at Brighton Marina and visiting some interesting locations along the way. Open to members of Mini and other classic car clubs.
Contact: lee@indigogo.co.uk
8am to 2pm
Pilgrim Motorsports free event, all makes and models welcome.
Units 12-14 Mackley Industrial Estate, Henfield Road, Small Dole BN5 9XR
10.30am to 1.30pm
Saturday 25th to Monday 27th 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 26th May
The Great Day Out consists of a convoy/drive element, as well as our main event. The convoy/drive takes you from the starting point just south of Crawley, West Sussex (Pease Pottage Services at RH11 9YA) through glorious Sussex & Surrey countryside to the main event at the largest wine estate in England, Denbies (Postcode RH5 6AA).
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)
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
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
Bank Holiday Monday 27th May
BEST OF BRITISH DAY, BROOKLANDS MUSEUM
There will be a huge display of British built vehicles, from the pre-war Alvis, Norton and Sunbeam right through to the latest Jaguar models. All British marques are welcome to join, independently or with a Car Club. Test Hill climbs are planned for the day and also entertainment for all the family.
Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0SL (parking in The Heights KT13 0NY, off Wellington Way - please follow event signage).
10am - 5pm
STAPLEFIELD FETE, CLASSIC CAR & DOG SHOW
Fete with classic car show, dog show. Dog show from 1.30pm
12pm to 4pm
Wednesday 29th May
THE ROEBUCK INN MEET, LAUGHTON
Regular classic car meeting every other Wednesday. Burger and a pint £5.
Please check dates as this is a new meet and subject to change or cancellation.
The Roebuck Inn, Lewes Rd, Laughton, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 6BG
6pm 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 30th May
BROOKLANDS SUMMER CRUISE NIGHTS
Every Thursday of the month through to September. Entrance fee is £5 per vehicle (passengers free).
Gates open 6pm.
*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.
