It seems like so long ago that we were aimlessly strolling through packed car shows and swap meets, elbow to elbow with other classic car connoisseurs, sharing stories and not worrying about social distancing. Then the COVID pandemic came along and changed the way we do just about everything. Car shows, even the outdoor ones, were cancelled, pubs were closed, and shaking the hand of an old friend wasn’t done anymore. Still, as dedicated gearheads, we carried on. We got our classic car fix from television and YouTube, even watching videos of other car buffs searching through the scrapyards in hopes of finding that elusive missing part their old Triumph or MG needed to be complete. Oh, what have we become?
Fortunately, the promise of an effective vaccine and lockdown restrictions being lifted have given us new hope. Our post pandemic world looks promising again and that means outdoor events, yes, even car shows, are back on this summer. If you can’t wait to step foot onto the grassy commons of a local classic car show, our guide to the best UK car shows and motoring events for 2021 is a must read. With that in mind, let’s take a look:
Best UK Car Shows And Motoring Events For Summer 2021
CarFest Retro, North And South– with three locations for 2021 – Retro in Bicester, North in Cheshire and South in Hampshire, CarFest Retro, North And South is a true car festival. Featuring car exhibits and races, live music stages, food and drink venues and funfair rides. Retro: 18 – 20 June 2021; North 23 – 35 July 2021; South 27 – 29 August 2021.
Goodwood Festival Of Speed- the largest and most famous of all the car shows in the calendar, the Festival of Speed is held from 8 – 11 July 2021 at Goodwood Estate in Chichester. Featuring everything from Edwardian classic cars, to cutting edge supercars and F1 models, the famous Goodwood Festival Of Speed Hillclimb and supercar run, and the FOS Future Lab, this year’s festival promises to be the best one yet.
London Motor Show- the UK’s largest car show is back and will be held at Evolution Battersea Park in London from 16 – 18 July 2021. Everything from new cars to classics and antiques, and from motorcycles to racing cars will be on display.
Formula 1 British Grand Prix- the Formula One season is coming to Silverstone racetrack from 16 – 18 July 2021. See your favourite drivers compete in high-end, hyper performance race cars during this three-day weekend event. There is a wide range of ticket packages available, from a seat in the grandstands to exclusive access to the T1 Enclosure area.
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