Diary dates: updated 28 March. You’ll find everything here from old bike autojumbles to vintage motorcycles rides, including club runs, local shows and enormous events…
THE MILLER MUSEUM: lots going on all year at BH25 5SZ
FIRST WEDNESDAYS
>Join the Classic Bike Meet at the Duke William pub in Matlock. More info from the FB group
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FRI & SAT 29/30 MARCH
>The MCC’s LAND’S END TRIAL starts from Cirencester and Launceston on Good Friday and ends at Blue Hills in Cornwall the following day. Covers more than 235 miles of public roads and off-road trials sections. Spectators and marshalls always welcome. themotorcyclingclub.org.uk
EASTER MONDAY 1 APRIL
>The Ashford CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW and bikejumble opens 10am to Ashford Livestock Market, Ashford, Kent TN24 0HB. The date may be April 1st but it’s no joke! Plenty of private entries plus indoor and outdoor jumble and trade stalls. Workshop clear-out stalls available for just £15 (this also admits two people). Free BikeMart display-to-sell area; just ride in or drop off the bike you’re selling for no extra charge over admission. Entry still £6 or earlybirds at 8am for £10. elkpromotions.co.uk / 01797 344277
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
>The FIVE VALLEYS RUN leaves the Barford Inn, SP3 4AB at 11am. 90 mile ride with lunch and tea stops. £8 entry fee, sign on from 9.30am. salisburymotorcycleandlightcarblub.co.uk
SUNDAY 14 APRIL
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. Admission £7. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk
>The VMCC Cotswold section FELIX BURKE TRIAL is great opportunity to get cold, wet and lost as you search for checkpoints around the Cotswolds, but there’s hot food and cold beer at the finish! First-timers are particularly welcome on any bike (the older the better). You’ll need OS map 163. Lots of green lanes if you wish, but you don’t have to. Entry form and info: vmcc-cotswold.org/regs
SATURDAY 20 APRIL
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
SAT & SUN 20/21 APRIL
>The STAFFORD CLASSIC SHOW returns to the county showground, ST18 0BD. Discount tickets available now. Advance admission from 9am. 01507 529529 / staffordclassicbikeshows.com
SUNDAY 28 APRIL
>The VMCC’s FOUNDERS RELAY RALLY happens all over the UK; check the club magazine to find your local checkpoints. vmcc.net
SUNDAY 5 MAY
>The Stonham Barns MOTORCYCLE SHOW opens 10am to 4pm near Stowmarket in Suffolk. Admission £10. Includes children’s motorcycle display team, wall of death and stunt show. stonhambarns.co.uk / 01449 711111
>HOGHTON TOWER SPRINT features all classes (vintage, superbikes, sidecars etc) on the driveway at the Tower near Preston, PR5 0SH, from 9.30am. Admission £10. 01254 852986
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 6 MAY
> All welcome at the Stone Circle CUSTOM AND CLASSIC CHARITY BIKE SHOW at the Supermarine Sports Club SN3 4BZ. Organised by the Wiltshire branch of the BSAOC; more details on Facebook
SATURDAY 11 MAY
>The London CLASSIC BIKE SHOW and autojumble opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Indoor halls with club and private displays plus huge jumble. Advance tickets from 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
SUNDAY 12 MAY
>There’s an AUTOJUMBLE at Stratford Racecourse, CV37 9SE. Gates open 9.30. Tickets from 01507 529529 / stratfordautojumble.co.uk
>The Witley MCC host their WALLOP ENDURO trial at Farleigh Wallop Estate in Hampshire. witleymcc.org
SATURDAY 18 MAY
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
SUNDAY 26 MAY
>The BIDEFORD BIKE SHOW is at Bideford Quay from noon until 5pm. All types of bikes (£3 to enter and display your machine) plus trade stalls, entertainment and refreshments. bidefordbikeshow.org
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 27 MAY
>The Ashford CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE JUMBLE has moved from Romney Marsh to avoid being waterlogged again, and will take place instead at Ashford Market, Ashford TN24 0HB. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk
SAT & SUN 1/2 JUNE
>The SHETLAND CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW returns to Clickimin Leisure Complex in Lerwick, offering a unique experience on these wild isles. Hundreds of classic bikes and cars converge, with a traditional foy (party!) in the evening, classic tours during the day and much more. Plan your trips early to secure a ferry space. ehetland.org
SUNDAY 2 JUNE
>The CLASSIC STONY gathering of old cars and bikes runs from 9.30am to 4pm at the Market Square, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BE. vintagestony.co.uk
SATURDAY 8 JUNE
>The Witley MCC host their CENTENARY CELEBRATION at the Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford in Surrey. Past members who may have lost contact with the club are especially welcome. witleymcc.org
SUNDAY 9 JUNE
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. Admission £7. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk
SATURDAY 15 JUNE
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
>The SCOTTISH CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW opens 10am to 4pm at Ayr Racecourse, KA8 0JE. Includes indoor classic hall of displays, stunt rider, bikejumble and bike parade. ayrclassicmc.com
SUNDAY 16 JUNE
>The VMCC’s BANBURY RUN showcases 500 veteran and vintage machines made before 1931 at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. banbury-run.co.uk
SUNDAY 23 JUNE
>The Romney Marsh CLASSIC JUMBLE & RIDE-IN SHOW returns to Hamstreet in Kent, TN26 2JD. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk
>The HORSES & HENGES SOLSTICE RUN meets at the layby on the A36 near Steeple Langford at 10am. Non-members welcome. salisburymotorcycleandlightcarblub.co.uk
SUNDAY 30 JUNE
>MOTORCYCLES AT THE MANOR returns to West Ashby, LN9 5PY for an informal get-together with classic race bikes, club displays and VIP guests. Starts 11am, various ride-in meeting points. Contact [email protected]
>It’s BIG BIKE SUNDAY at Skipton Auction Market, BS23 1UD. 07805 025903
FRI-SUN 5-7 JULY
>The 45th NORTHUMBRIAN GATHERING is at Highburn House, Wooler in Northumberland. Anyone on a bike over 25 years open welcome to attend this VMCC event. Details from [email protected]
SUNDAY 7 JULY
>The CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE DAY at Crich Tramway Village opens 10am to 5pm. Over 300 old bikes, access to all tramway displays and facilities, music, refreshments and more. tramway.co.uk
>The annual BROOKLANDS MOTORCYCLE DAY lets vintage machines loose on this historic Test Hill at KT13 0SL. Normal museum admission prices apply. brooklandsmuseum.com
SUNDAY 14 JULY
>The SUMMER CLASSIC BIKE SHOW and jumble returns to the South of England Showground at Ardingly near Gatwick, RH17 6TL. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk
>The charity LIGHTWEIGHT RUN is for bikes up to 350cc. Covers around 50 miles, ending at a country pub. Starts 10.30 from the car park next to the Michael Herbert Hall, Wilton, Salisbury. Open to non-members. Contact Andy 07909 778685 / salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk
SATURDAY 20 JULY
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
SUNDAY 21 JULY
>The Witley MCC host their WESTON TROPHY TRIAL which harks back to an earlier era with highway stints linking observed sections. Meets at The Rookery, Hants. witleymcc.org
>The VMCC Taverners section host FOUNDER’S DAY at Stanford Hall. foundersday.co.uk
SUNDAY 28 JULY
>The Exeter Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual DARTMOOR RUN starts 10am at Exeter Quay (sign on from 9am) for a 90 mile ride over Dartmoor. Open event; all welcome. exeterclassicmotorcycleclub.co.uk
SUNDAY 11 AUGUST
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk
SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
>There’s an AUTOJUMBLE at Stratford Racecourse, CV37 9SE. Gates open 9.30. 01507 529529 / stratfordautojumble.co.uk
SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
>Following the success of the inaugural event last winter, the BIDEFORD CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW returns to the historic pannier market in Devon. Open 11am to 3pm. Trophy and prizes for Best In Show; cost £5 to display a motorcycle over 20 years old (prebook only). Trade stand £15 or jumble stall £10. Public admission just £1. bidefordbikeshow.org
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk
>The CLASSIC BIKEJUMBLE and ride-in show returns to Romney Marsh at Hamstreet in Kent, TN26 2JD. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER
>The Sunbeam MCC’s PIONEER RUN sees veteran, pre-1915 machines leave Tattenham Corner at Epsom on an epic adventure to Brighton city airport. sunbeam-mcc.co.uk
SAT & SUN 12/13 OCTOBER
>The STAFFORD MECHANICS SHOW returns to the county showground, ST18 0BD. Advance admission from 9am. 01507 529529 / staffordclassicbikeshows.com
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
>The GIANT AUTOJUMBLE opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER
>The South of England CLASSIC SHOW and bikejumble returns to the showground at Ardingly near Gatwick, RH17 6TL. 01797 344277 / elk-promotions.co.uk
>The Witley MCC host their 100 LONG DISTANCE TRIAL which covers 100 miles of byways and secondary roads with observed sections and a special test. Assembles at Down Farm, Hants. witleymcc.org
SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER
>The VMCC’s GIANT BIKEJUMBLE starts 9.30am at the Bath and West Showground BA4 6QN. Three indoor halls full of genuine bikejumble plus lots more stalls outside. Admission £5, doors open 9.30am. vmccsomerset.co.uk
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk
SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER
>The London CLASSIC BIKE SHOW and autojumble opens 8am for earlybirds at Kempton Park racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Indoor halls with club and private displays plus huge jumble. Advance tickets from 01507 529529 / kemptonautojumble.co.uk
SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER
>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. 01507 529529 / newarkautojumble.co.uk
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER
>The GREAT NORTH JUMBLE starts 7am at North Yorks Events Centre, Scorton, DL10 6EJ. 07909 904705
SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER
>The Witley MCC host their BOXING DAY SCRAMBLE – details from witleymcc.org
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ALL DATES should be considered provisional and might change, so check with the organisers before you make travel arrangements
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