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Outward Bound: classic bike shows, rides and jumbles

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Diary dates: updated 5 Jan 2026. Old bike autojumbles, vintage motorcycles rides, club runs, local classic bike shows and utterly enormous events…

FRI/SAT 9/10 JANUARY
>The EXETER TRIAL starts at Sparkford and ends the following day after 185 gruelling miles at Kingsteignton in Devon. A true test of winter grit on two, three and four wheels with plenty of opportunities to spectate. themotorcyclingclub.org.uk

SAT/SUN 10/11 JANUARY
>The CBG WINTER CLASSIC returns to Newark Showground, NG24 2NY to kickstart the new classic motorcycling year. Special guest Henry Cole, compere Steve Plater. Mainly indoors (safe from the weather!) with special dedicated Scooter World and racebike displays. Opens 9am to 5pm Sat and closes 4pm Sun. prebook tickets £13 from classicbikeshows.com


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SATURDAY 17 JANUARY
>The WINTER WARMER jumble opens 8am to 12.30pm at Rickinghall Village Hall, IP22 1HD. Jumble only with indoor / outdoor stalls. Admission £2.50. 07806 4387722
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SUNDAY 25 JANUARY
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY
>THE TALMAG TROPHY TRIAL starts at 9.30am at Hungry Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1PZ. For pre-65 four-stroke solos and sidecars. Enter via the ACU site. talmag.co.uk

SAT/SUN 7/8 FEBRUARY
>The CLASSIC DIRT BIKE SHOW returns to the Telford International Centre with special guests from the motocross and muddy world, including Vic Allan, Roger Harvey and Sammy Miller. Huge range of off-roaders on display plus trade and jumble stalls, clothing, accessories, tools, spares and complete machines for sale. Advance tickets at 20% discount from classicbikeshows.com

SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY
>The HAGGIS GATHERING autojumble returns to Lawrie & Symington Agricultural Centre, Lanark, on the A73 opposite the race course. Opens 10am to 4pm

SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

SAT & SUN 21/22 FEBRUARY
>The Bristol CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW opens 9.30am at the Bath & West Showground at Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN. Guest of honour Sammy Miller. Admission £20, discounted in advance from classicbikeshows.com

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

FRI & SAT 27/28 FEBRUARY
>There’s a two-day AUCTION of vintage and classic motorcycles, projects and spares at Ledbury. 01531 631122 / hjpugh.com

SUNDAY 1 MARCH
>The Bideford CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW returns to the pannier market in the centre of town (up the very steep hill!). Opens 11am to 3pm. Entries prebook only. Public admission just £1. bidefordbikeshow.org

SATURDAY 7 MARCH
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk

SUNDAY 8 MARCH
>There’s an AUTOJUMBLE at Mere Brow Leisure Lakes near Preston, PR4 6JX, opens 7.30am. Mixed jumble, refreshments. 07568 913966 / merebrowautojumble.co.uk

SATURDAY 21 MARCH
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SUNDAY 22 MARCH
>The Sunbeam MCC’s PIONEER RUN and the Pioneer Plus Run (for 1915-30 machines) leave Tatten Corner at Epsom at 8am with veteran vehicles arriving at Brighton City Airport, Shoreham from 10am. Spectators welcome, at the start, at the tea stop at Leonardslee Gardens or at the finish. See sunbeam-mcc.co.uk

SATURDAY 28 MARCH
>The twice-a-year VMCC AUTOJUMBLE which used to be held at Shepton Mallet returns to its new home at Winchester Farm, Cheddar, BS27 3RP. Indoor and outdoor stalls, cash point, multiple car parks, café, permanent toilet facilities: all wheelchair friendly. As always, hundreds of stalls are expected, selling genuine old and used bikejumble, plus trade stands and some complete machines. Opens 9.30am, admission £5. vmccsomerset.co.uk

SUNDAY 29 MARCH
>The South of England CLASSIC SHOW and bikejumble opens 10am at the showground at Ardingly near Gatwick, RH17 6TL. Indoor halls of display motorcycles, traders and motorcycle-only autojumble, plus outside jumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. 01797 344277 / elkpromotions.co.uk
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

MONDAY 6 APRIL
>The Ashford CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW and bikejumble returns to Ashford Livestock Market, TN24 0HB on Bank Holiday Easter Monday. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk

SATURDAY 18 APRIL
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
>There an AUTOJUMBLE hosted by the Hampshire branch of the Ariel Owners MCC from 11am to 3pm. Pitches £5, free visitor admission. At the Four Horseshoes pub, Long Sutton, RG29 1TA – follow sign from the A31. Book with Roger, 07810 111222 /  [email protected]

SUNDAY 19 APRIL
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

SAT & SUN 25/26 APRIL
>The STAFFORD MECHANICS SHOW returns to the county showground, ST18 0BD. Includes thousands of bikes on display, live stunts, the famous Bonhams auction and star guests. Advance admission from 9am. staffordclassicbikeshows.com

SUNDAY 26 APRIL
>The Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club host their FIVE VALLEYS RUN, starts at the Barford Inn at Barford St Martin at 11am. Sign-on from 9.30. Run covers around 90 miles on Wiltshire and Dorset country roads. Refreshments available at the start, a pub lunch and a tea stop later in the afternoon. Entry £10 (£8 goes to charity). Open to non-members. salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk

SATURDAY 9 MAY
>The CLASSIC BIKE SHOW and giant autojumble opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk

SUNDAY 10 MAY
>There’s an AUTOJUMBLE at Stratford Racecourse, CV37 9SE. Gates open 9.30. 01507 529529 / stratfordautojumble.co.uk

SATURDAY 16 MAY
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SUNDAY 17 MAY
>The Sunbeam MCC’s IXION CAVALCADE is based at St Barnabas Church, Bexhill-On-Sea, TM40 1JG. All pre-1940 machines welcome to join the ride at 10.30am (prebook or enter on the day). Spectators welcome; coffee and cakes after the ride! sunbeam-mcc.co.uk

SUNDAY 24 MAY
>BIDEFORD BIKE SHOW opens 11am to 5pm at Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QL. bidefordbikeshow.org
>The Dorset VMCC GIANTS RUN starts from Spire Hill Farm, DT10 2SG at 10.30am. Girder forked bikes only; prebook essential. dorsetvmcc.co.uk

SUNDAY 7 JUNE
>The VMCC’s BANBURY RUN returns to the Motor Museum at Gaydon, CV35 0BJ. Bikes built before 1931 aim to complete the road route in a fixed time. Huge autojumble and trade stalls. banbury-run.co.uk
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

SUNDAY 14 JUNE
>The West Somerset MOTORCYCLE SHOW and autojumble includes customs and classics, prizes for classics, trikes, scooters etc. Opens 9.30am at Minehead Rugby Club, TA24 6TR. Entry £5.50. bikefest24.co.uk

SATURDAY 20 JUNE
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SUNDAY 21 JUNE
>The Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club host their HORSES & HENGES SOLSTICE MOTORCYCLE RUN which covers around 125 miles across Wiltshire. Open to non-members. Starts 10.30 at the lay-by on the A36 between Steeple Langford and Stapleford. Sign on from 9:30. Route cards will be provided. Donations to the club’s chosen charity. Contact Andy, 07909 778685 / salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk

SAT & SUN 27/28 JUNE
>The VINTAGE & CLASSIC RALLY and family fun day returns to Holsworthy Showground in Devon, EX22 6JP. All kinds of classic and vintage vehicles including agricultural, stationary engines and military machines. Old bike entries welcome: [email protected]

SUNDAY 28 JUNE
>The CLASSIC BIKEJUMBLE and ride-in show returns to Romney Marsh at Hamstreet in Kent, TN26 2JD. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk

SUNDAY 5 JULY
>The KIRKALDY MOTORCYCLE SHOW opens 10am at Fife Ice Arena, KY1 3HS. All classes of bikes on display indoors; autojumble, trade and club stands, café and toilets. Admission £5. 07473 174449
>>It’s CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE DAY from 10am at Crich Tramway near Matlock, DE4 5DP. tramway.co.uk

SUNDAY 5 JULY
>It’s MOTORCYCLE DAY from 10am to 5pm at Brooklands circuit, KT13 0SL, with the opportunity to ride your own bike up Test Hill. Normal admission fees includes access to the museum and all on-site exhibits. brooklandsmuseum.com

SATURDAY 18 JULY
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SUNDAY 19 JULY
>The Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club host their LIGHTWEIGHT MOTORCYCLE RUN for bikes up to 350cc. A ride of about 50 miles ending at a country pub for lunch. Starts 10.30 from the public car park in South Street, Wilton. Donations to the club’s chosen charity. Open to non-members. Contact Andy, 07909 778685 / salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk
>The VMCC Taverners section host FOUNDERS’ DAY at Stanford Hall, LE17 6DH. Celebrates 80 years of the VMCC itself with a special flat-tanker showcase. Opens 9am, admission £12. foundersday.co.uk
>The Sunbeam MCC’s summer PIONEER RUN for pre-1940 machines welcomes spectators welcome is at Rushfields Plant Centre, Henfield Road, Brighton, BN45 7AY. sunbeam-mcc.co.uk

SUNDAY 26 JULY
>The South of England CLASSIC SHOW and bikejumble opens 10am at the showground at Ardingly near Gatwick, RH17 6TL. Indoor halls of display motorcycles, traders and motorcycle-only autojumble, plus outside jumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. 01797 344277 / elkpromotions.co.uk

30 JULY to 3 AUGUST
>The VMCC’s International WEST KENT RUN offers four days of organised activities at Aylesford in Kent, ME20 7BX, with a public display day on the Sunday including avenue of club, gymkhana, concours and more. Mainly camping, a few rooms available locally. iwkrun.weebly.com

SUNDAY 9 AUGUST
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
>At ECCLESHALL AGRICULTURAL SHOW, the North Staffs section of the VMCC host a display of old and interesting motorcycles, amid the classic cars, commercial vehicles, traction and stationary engines tractors and such. Opens 9.30am at The Parks, Sugnall, ST21 6NF. eccleshallshow.co.uk

SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
>The Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club host their ARBUTHNOT LONG DISTANCE TRIAL for pre-1975 motorcycles or outfits. Covers around 80 miles, on’off road, in Wiltshire and Dorset. Starts 9am at The Barford Inn, Barford St Martin. Entry via ACU website. Contact Mike, 07767 756167 / salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk
>The COPDOCK BIKE SHOW opens 9am at Trinity Park, IP3 8UH. eacbikeshow.co.uk

FRI & SAT 11/12 SEPTEMBER
>The EUROJUMBLE returns to Netley Marsh SO40 7GY from 9am each day. Discount tickets from classicbikeshows.com

SAT & SUN 12/13 SEPTEMBER
>The INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE opens 8.30am at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, SO42 7ZN

SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
>The CLASSIC BIKEJUMBLE and ride-in show returns to Romney Marsh at Hamstreet in Kent, TN26 2JD. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
>The Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club host their MAVRO MOTORCYCLE RUN, starting 11am at the Barford Inn, Barford St Martin. Sign on from 10am for a scenic ride through Wiltshire and Dorset. Return to the pub for lunch. Open to non- members. £10 entry (£8 goes to charity). salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
>The twice-a-year VMCC AUTOJUMBLE which used to be held at Shepton Mallet returns to its new home at Winchester Farm, Cheddar, BS27 3RP. Indoor and outdoor stalls, cash point, multiple car parks, café, permanent toilet facilities: all wheelchair friendly. As always, hundreds of stalls are expected, selling genuine old and used bikejumble, plus trade stands and some complete machines. Opens 9.30am, admission £5. vmccsomerset.co.uk

SAT & SUN 10/11 OCTOBER
>The STAFFORD MECHANICS SHOW returns to the county showground, ST18 0BD. Includes thousands of bikes on display, live stunts, the famous Bonhams auction and star guests. Advance admission from 9am. staffordclassicbikeshows.com

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
>The South of England CLASSIC SHOW and bikejumble opens 10am at the showground at Ardingly near Gatwick, RH17 6TL. Indoor halls of display motorcycles, traders and motorcycle-only autojumble, plus outside jumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing & accessories for sale. 01797 344277 / elkpromotions.co.uk

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER
>The CLASSIC BIKE SHOW and giant autojumble opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705

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