Events


Coming soon: a year of great events for you and your classic car!


A SUMMER of spectacular motoring moments is just a few months away!

There's an astounding array of events already being organised for 2011, and Life On Cars is looking to bring you details of all the best shows not only in Sefton and West Lancashire, but further afield as well.

In all cases it's advised to get in touch with the organisers sooner rather than later, as popular events get fully booked quicker than you might you think!

Here are a just a few of the many events being planned for later this year: There's an astounding array of events already being organised for 2011, and Life On Cars is looking to bring you details of all the best shows not only in Sefton and West Lancashire, but further afield as well.

In all cases it's advised to get in touch with the organisers sooner rather than later, as popular events get fully booked quicker than you might you think!

Here are a just a few of the many events being planned for later this year:

JANUARY

Sunday 15th: Wirral to Llandudno Mini Run

Sunday 29th: Mini Fair 2011, Staffordshire Showground, Stafford

FEBRUARY

Sunday 12th: Skipton Car and Bike Autojumble, Auction Mart, Skipton, North Yorkshire, 01697 451882


MARCH

Saturday 17th, Rainy City Custom Car Show, Event City, Urmston, Greater Manchester. 01484 667776.

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th, North West Indoor Classic Car Show, Event City, Urmston, Greater Manchester. 01565 723863.

APRIL

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th: Military vehicle weekend, Heatons Bridge, Scarisbrick. Lancashire.

Sunday 15th: MGB 50th Anniversary Run, Historic Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire. 01926 641188.

Sunday 22nd: St George’s Day Drive-it-Day Rally, Lancashire Auto Club

MAY


May Bank Holiday 2012: North Wales Splash Dash, Cumbrian Cruisers (www.splashdash.cumbriaminicruisers.co.uk)


Sunday 6th: Simply Ford A gathering of Fords of all ages and models, open to clubs & individuals
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk


Bank Holiday Monday 7th May Museum Anniversary & May Day Cavalcade Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Motor Museum
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk


Sunday13th May Simply Italian A gathering of Italian cars of all ages and models, open to clubs & individuals
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk


Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May: Spring Autojumble and Sodbury Sortout
1000 stands of motoring parts, automobilia, literature and accessories, plus
150 cars for sale. Sunday only: Sodbury Sortout.
www.springautojumble.co.uk

 
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May Trucks & Troops An explosive show featuring 200 military vehicles and live combat displays.
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk


Sunday 20th: Garstang Car and Bike Autojumble. Hamilton House, Garstang, Lancashire. 01697 451882.

Saturday 26th: The Fellsman Rally, Lancashire Auto Club.

Sunday 27th: Cheshire Classic Car and Bike Show. Includes Jaguar Day. Capestone Hall, Cheshire. 01484 667776.

Bank Holiday Monday 27th August Supercar Showdown Hear unique melodies from over 50 high performance vehicles & see them in action www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

 

JUNE


Saturday 2nd –Tuesday 5thJune  Jubilee Celebrations Vehicle gatherings & displays celebrating Beaulieu’s & the Queen’s Jubilees www.beaulieuevents.co.uk


Monday 4th: Yorkshire Classic Car and Bike Show. Ripley Castle. 01697 451882.


Sunday 10th June National Mini Cooper Rally
1,000+ Mini Coopers.
Displays, trade stands, Concours.


Sunday 10th: Garstang Classic Car Show. Hamilton House, Garstang, Lancashire. 01697 451882.

Date TBC: The Lakeland Tour 2012, Ullswater, Cumbria

Friday 15th - Sunday 17th: Cholmondley Pageant of Power. 01829 222432.


15th- 17th June Custom & Hot-Rod Festival including Custom Motorcycle Show Hundreds of Hot-Rod, Custom & American cars & bikes, trade stands & live music.
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk
 
Sunday 24th: Totally Transport Festival and Blackpool Run, South Promenade, Blackpool

Sunday 24th: Lancashire Classic Car Show: Hoghton Tower, near Preston, Lancashire. 01484
667776.


Sunday 24th: Simply American
A gathering of American vehicles of all ages and models, open to clubs & individuals
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Saturday 30th - July 1st: Classic American Car Show. Tatton Park, Cheshire. 01565 723863.

JULY


Sunday 1st July Austin 750 Rally Up to 300 750s on display. www.beaulieuevents.co.uk
Tel: 01590 614614

Sunday 8th: 
Simply French
A gathering of French cars of all ages and models, open to clubs and individuals.
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk


Sunday 8th, Garstang Car and Bike Autojumble. Hamilton House, Garstang, Lancashire. 01697 451882.

Sunday 8th, Lydiate Classic Car and Bike Show, 288 Southport Rd, Lydiate, Lancashire

Saturday 14th, The 17th Coast to Coast Rally, Lancashire Auto Club


Sunday 15th July Motorcycle Ride-In Day Public motorcycle ride-in, trade stands and stunt displays.
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Sunday 22nd, North Wales Classic Car Show, Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire. 01484 667776.


Sunday 22nd  July The German Show A show for all German marques, including VW and BMW. www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th: Woodvale Rally, Victoria Park, Southport

Sunday 29th: Classic Sports Car Sunday and North West Mini Show. Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire. 01484 667776.

Sunday 29th:
Simply Bond
Open to all vehicles with a connection to the Bond films, eg. Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Jaguar.
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

AUGUST

Sunday 5th: Yorkshire Classsic Car Show. Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire.

Sunday 5th: 3 Sisters Run, Lancashire Auto Club, Three Sisters Racetrack, Wigan


Sunday 5th August Simply Japanese A gathering of Japanese cars of all ages and models, open to clubs and individuals
www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Sunday 12th: Lytham Hall Classic Car and Bike Show. Lytham, Lancashire. 01697 451882.


Sunday 12th  August Graham Walker Memorial Run – 50th anniversary Annual get-together for pre-1930 veteran & vintage bikes. www.beaulieuevents.co.uk
Tel : 01590 614614
events@beaulieu.co.uk

Sunday 12th August Simply 4x4 A gathering of 4x4 cars of all ages and models, open to clubs and individuals www.beaulieuevents.co.uk Tel : 01590 614614

Sunday 26th: Ormskirk MotorFest (To be confirmed). Ormskirk, Lancashire.

Sunday 26th: Cheshire Classic Car and Bike Show. Capestone Hall, Cheshire. 01484 667776.

Sunday 26th August Simply Classics Drive-In & display of  club & owners’ classic cars www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

Sunday 26th: Lakeland Classic Show. Hutton In The Forest, Cumbria. 01697 451882.

Bank Holiday Monday 27th August Supercar Showdown Hear unique melodies from over 50 high performance vehicles & see them in action www.beaulieuevents.co.uk 


SEPTEMBER

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th September International Autojumble The biggest Autojumble in Europe with over 2000 stands, plus Bonhams Auction. www.internationalautojumble.co.uk

Sunday 16th: Garstang Car and Bike Autojumble. Hamilton House, Garstang, Lancashire. 01697
451882.

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd: Highland Scottish Tour, Lancashire Auto Club

NOVEMBER

Sunday 11th November Simply Smart (P) A gathering of Smart cars, open to clubs and individuals www.beaulieuevents.co.uk  

Details correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change. If you spot a detail that needs changing or would like to get in touch with details of your own event, send an email to david.simister@hotmail.co.uk