Vintage Classics events guide
Listed here are events from our region – and a few just beyond – they are mostly quintessentially English, transport related or just totally unique.
If you have an event that might be of interest to our clients please let us know on info@vintage-classics.co.uk
Click on a month below to see whats on that month. Please note this page is being added to, so be sure to check back for updates.
April Events
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| 1st Apr | 31st Oct | Bath | Somerset |  |
Quilt Exhibition – American Museum
The museum’s collection of 240 American quilts is acclaimed as the finest of its type in Europe and the equal of many premier collections in the United States. Ranging from the 18th to early 20th centuries, these exuberant works of art and craft are visually bold, technically assured and often proudly patriotic. To celebrate the publication of Classic Quilts from the American Museum in Britain (Scala Publishers) the museum will be showcasing some of its greatest quilt treasures in this special exhibition for 2010.
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| 2nd Apr | 5th Apr | Warminster | Wilsthire |  |
Longleat Easter ChocTrail
The Easter ChocTrail takes place daily in the Adventure Castle from 11am to 5pm. Collect your ChocTrail quiz sheet on entry into the Adventure Castle and find the answers to the hidden clues! All correct answers will win a chocolate prize
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| 2nd Apr | 5th Apr | Devizes | Wilsthire |  |
Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race
The annual Canoe Race from Devizes to Westminster. This event takes place over the Easter weekend, starting in Devizes on Good Friday.
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| 2nd Apr | 5th Apr | Devizes | Wilsthire |  |
Swindon & Cricklade Railway: Easter Egg Specials
Diesel train on Friday 2nd, steam trains Saturday 3rd ̵; Monday 5th. Based on the site of Blunsdon Station between Swindon and Cricklade, the line uses part of the trackbed of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. |
| 3rd Apr | 5th Apr | Marlborough | Wilsthire |  |
Crofton Pumping Station Steaming Weekend
See the pumping station in steam. This fascinating building helps pump water along the canal
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| 4th Apr | 4th Apr | Wilton | Wilsthire |  |
Easter Egg Hunt
Follow the adventure trail to lead you to the Easter Treats. Make sure you get there before the Easter Bunny!
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| 10th Apr | 10th Apr | Marlborough | Wilsthire |  |
Marlborough Spring Fair
Over 60 stands full of high quality products. Stands include garden furniture, games, children’s gifts, summer jewellery, antiques and much more open 10:00 – 16:00
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| 16th Apr | 18th Apr | Chippenham | Wilsthire |  |
Remember Eddie Cochran Concert
Friday 16th A warm up gig at the Hungry Horse on Rowden Hill Chippenham to kick start the weekend with local band Zig-Zag and guests from 7.30pm till late Saturday 17th Cherished Memories present a rock –n– roll show at the Olympiad Leisure Centre Chippenham Doors open 10.00am with early morning dance lessons Bands from mid–day to midnight From the USA The Fabulous Charlie Gracie backed by The Class of ’58 Britain’s Queen of Rock –n–roll Jean Vincent backed by The Flames The House Shakers with Earl Sheridan and Big Jim Sullivan,Pete Hutton and the Beyonders, Sandy Ford and the Flying Saucers, Carmen Ghia and the Hotrods, Zig–Zag Band and Redhot Tickets £30.00 in advance £35.00 on the door, Show compere top local DJ Richard Marsh Sunday 18th There will be a Remembrance Service at Eddie's plaque Rowden Hill Chippenham
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| 24th Apr | 25th Apr | Winchester | Hampshire |  |
St George’s Day at the Watercress Line
Morris dance groups, real ale, classic vehicles on display such as Austin Healeys and MGs, competitions and more! Travel by steam train all day.
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| 24th Apr | 25th Apr | Salisbury | Wiltshire |  |
Teddy Bear Parachuting
In aid of Stars Appeal for Salisbury District Hospital
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| 24th Apr | 25th Apr | Minehead | Somerset |  |
Somerset Stages Rally
First held in 1977 as a club event, the rally has seen motorsport at its most popular, in the mid to late eighties, through the recessional times when other rallies began to disappear. Due to a successful format and continual process of development, the Somerset Stages has withstood the test of time and is now the well established national championship event it is today.
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| 24th Apr | 25th Apr | Bristol | Avon |  |
Bristol Italian Auto Moto Festival
Displays of classic Italian cars, motorcycles and scooters in the Bristol ’Old City‘ centre. Close to the Historic Harbour, museums, shopping centre and Saturday market. Numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants in the close vicinity. A ’Grand Day Out‘ and not to be missed! 11 am – 4 pm.
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| 24th Apr | 9th May | Wanborough | Wiltshire |  |
Wanborough Scarecrow Trail 2010
Can you guess what is depicted by the scarecrows dotted around the village?
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| 25th Apr | 25th Apr | Bath | Somerset |  |
Bath Racecourse Flat Racing
First Race: 02:10 PM Last Race: 05:25 PM An afternoon of fun for the whole family or groups of friends! Exciting racing as well as countryside games and activities throughout the afternoon including the ‘Ham National!’
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| 25th Apr | 26th Apr | Highnam | Gloucestershire |  |
Highnam Court Spring Fair
Spring Fair is held every year in April and is a really great day out for everyone of all ages. It also raises funds for two very important local charities: Gloucester Cathedral and The Pied Piper Appeal. Highlights for 2008 include: Live Music & Other Events Very Extensive Garden Vintage & Classic Cars Exciting Activities for Young People Over 50 Trade Stands Wide Variety of Plants for Sale Refreshments, Lunches & Teas
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| 25th Apr | 25th Apr | Shepton Mallet | Somerset |  |
Brimar Somerset Vintage Classic show & Calalcade
Come and enjoy a very nostalgic event at 3 locations! Dobbies Garden Centre Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PE at 10a.m. You will be able to view a fabulous display of vintage & classic cars. At 11.45am Michael Eavis (Glastonbury Festival) will set the cars off for a beautiful run through the Somerset countryside including a Noon Cavalcade through the High Street of Street to Sanders Garden World at Brent Knoll, Highbridge TA9 4HJ where we will once again display the cars and collect for Children’s Hospice South West
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| 25th Apr | 25th Apr | Bishopston | Wiltshire |  |
Drive it Day
This celebration of the Thousand Mile Run is held every year on the Sunday closest to the 23rd April shows the spirit and enthusiasm of our movement. Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has its own informal gathering at the Royal Oak at Bishopstone, near Swindon.
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| 25th Apr | 3rd May | Minehead | Somerset |  |
Original Sailors’ Hobby Horse
To the beat of the Drum and the zing of the Accordion it swings and swaggers through the town, flicking the air with its long tail, a bright shiver of ribbons and ostrich plumes, chasing the children, accosting the men and catching the women. The Hobby Horse is still a vibrant part of the English traditional landscape. Long may it stalk the streets of Minehead on Mayday.
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| 30th Apr | 3rd May | Badminton | Gloucestershire |  |
Badminton Horse Trials
A four–day equestrian event taking place in the heart of Gloucestershire..
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| 30th Apr | 3rd May | Yeovil | Somerset |  |
Abbey Hill Rally
This year is the 30th year of Abbey Hill so to mark this momentous occasion in any rallies history we have decided that the rally will open on the Friday and allow local school's access to the site in the hope that we will all inspire the youngsters of today to continue the traditions of yesteryear's and enable not only Abbey Hill but other rallies to continue for a number of years to come. Situated on the A37 just south of Yeovil towards Dorchester, over looking the rolling hills of Dorset. It features something for everyone. From Traction Engines to Motorcycles it's all at this fun family day out. Show Opening Hours Each Day 10:00 am to 6.00pm
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