Vintage Classics events guide

Situated in the centre of the beautiful National Trust village of Lacock,Wiltshire, Countrycraft Craft Market’s are held in Lacock village hall. With different stalls at each event we have a wonderful collection of handcrafted goods and services available direct from local craftsmen, designers and artists.

The kitchen will be open and serving a variety of refreshments hot snacks and delicious homemade cakes to eat in or take away. Free Admission

• Village Hall
• Lacock
• Wiltshire
• SN15 2LF
• Tel: +44(0)117 955936

Join the Wardour Garrison as we step back to the Civil War and watch displays of life from over 360 years ago. Witness the siege of Old Wardour with Lady Arundel herself, complete with musket firings! Plus, there will be a living history camp to see displays of cookery, weaving and surgery, music inside the castle and traditional games for the whole family to enjoy.

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• Old Wardour Castle
• Tisbury
• Salisbury
• Wiltshire
• SP3 6RR
• Tel: +44 (0) 1747 870487

See the pumping station in steam. This fascinating building helps pump water along the canal

• Crofton Pumping Station
• Crofton
• Marlborough
• Wiltshire
• SN8 3DW
• Telephone +44 (0)1672 870300

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF RACING

One of the most significant meetings ever, as the circuit celebrates its 60th Anniversary.

Since July 1950, F1 Grand Prix winners, World Champions and all kinds of celebrities have raced here and this weekend’s meeting is a celebration of the people and the cars which have made Castle Combe Circuit so popular.

On track, a race for every decade, backed up by a Sunday lunchtime parade of road cars from each era provides nostalgia for all ages.  As if that were not enough the weekend also features the MSA British Superkart Championship, Production BMWs, MG Metro Cup, HSCC Guards Trophy and the Castle Combe Anniversary Trophy Race for Historic Sportscars.

• Castle Combe Circuit
• Castle Combe
• Chippenham
• Wiltshire
• SN14 7EY
• Tel: +44 (0)1249 782417
• Fax: +44 (0)1249 782392

The Man, The Machine, The Myth, from legend to mythology

• Haynes International Motor Museum
• Sparkford
• Nr Yeovil
• Somerset
• BA22 7LH
• Tel: 01963 440804

Head to the beach at Weston for breathtaking sand art with a ‘Great Britain’ theme this summer. North Somerset Council is hosting its annual sculpture event at Weston–super–Mare for the fifth year running.

This year’s festival is all about Great Britain. Visitors will be able to see outstanding sculptures of a variety of things associated with Great Britain – from the legendary and famous to the quirky and eccentric!

• Weston’super’Mare Sand Sculpture Festival
• The Beach
• Weston’super’Mare
• Somerset
• BS23 1AT
• Tel: 01934 888 800

Relax and enjoy the romantic torchlit ambience of the Great Bath and avoid the crowds by visiting on a summer evening.

The site and shop are open until 10.00pm every evening in July and August (last admission 9.00pm).

As darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight. By the light of flickering torches, you can walk on 2000 year old pavements, providing a truly magical atmosphere. With its steaming waters and Roman artefacts this is an unforgettable and unique experience.

• Tel: 01225 477785

A giant pride of 100 individually decorated, life–size lion sculptures, will be taking up residence in and around the World Heritage City of Bath from May to October 2010 in a unique cultural event to raise funds for local charities and bring a smile to the faces of residents and visitors alike.

The lion sculptures, sponsored by businesses, local communities and individuals, will be decorated by artists and craftspeople using their skill and imagination to produce eye-catching artworks from the beautiful to the bizarre. At the end of the summer all of the lions will be auctioned for charity.

• Bath, Somerset

First Race: 05:20 PM  Last Race: 08:35 PM 

• Bath Racecourse
• Lansdown
• Claverton
• Bath
• BA1 9BU
• Tel: +44 (0)1225 424609

Speedway is a very exciting form of dirt-track racing where stripped-down motorcycles race round an oval track. Most races (known as heats) consist of four riders racing over four laps from a clutch start. They score three points for first place, two points for second place and one point for third place.)

• Abbey Stadium
• Lady Lane
• Blunsdon
• Swindon
• Wiltshire
• SN25 4DN
• Tel: +44 (0)7003 921 235

This fabulous event takes place at Gatcombe Park, home of the Princess Royal and her family and incorporates the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships.

In addition to top class eventing there will be something for all the family with a shopping village, arena attractions and entertainment.

• Gatcombe Park Box Office
• BA3 4DF
• Tel: +44 (0) 1423 339423

A lively street fair with over 100 stalls, crafts, entertainers and live music.

• Nunney Street Fayre
• Village Streets Nunney
• Somerset
• BA11 3AA
• Tel: 01985 220479

Taking place at Castle Combe Circuit, one of the fastest and longest standing race circuits in the UK , Total Vauxhall Live is the UK’s first circuit based Vauxhall event. Performance car enthusiasts can expect a full day of high-octane track action featuring some of the most Iconic performance Vauxhall’s of all time.

• Castle Combe Circuit
• Castle Combe
• Chippenham
• Wiltshire
• SN14 7EY
• Tel: +44 (0)1249 782417
• Fax: +44 (0)1249 782392

Picnic in the grounds – tickets must be purchased in advance

7th Madness & Steve Harley

8th Royal Philharmonic

• Glastonbury Abbey
• Magdelene St
• Glastonbury
• Somerset
• BA6 1AA
• Tel: +44 (0)1458 834596

Only the brave should venture to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on the weekend of August 7 & 8 as an army of Daleks accompanied by Davros, Miss Hartigan, Cyber Men, Ice warriors, Pig Slave, Screaming Angel and more will invade the Museum.

• Fleet Air Arm Museum
• Royal Naval Air Station
• Yeovilton
• Yeovil
• Somerset
• BA22 8HT
• Tel: +44 01935 842638

Experience the sport of Kings! Discover the fascinating story of falconry and how it was used for hunting in the Middle Ages, enjoy spectacular demonstrations of owls, hawks and falcons in flight!.

• Farleigh Hungerford Castle
• Royal Naval Air Station
• Farleigh Hungerford
• Wiltshire
• BA2 7RS

The fastest cars and the best drivers Prescott is situated 5 miles north east of Cheltenham off the A435 (Evesham Road) between Gotherington & Gretton.

• RAC Sign posted
• Gotherington
• Gloucestershire

As well as all of the usual attractions and arena events there will be Clay Shooting, a Fishing Village, featuring Bob Nudd M.B.E and a Falconry Village 

• Bowood
• Derry Hill
• Calne
• Wiltshire
• SN11 0LZ

Approximately 100 veteran and vintage bikes built before 31st December 1930 will be pulling up onto Beaulieu's grounds. There will also be a prize giving ceremony where some of the participants will be presented with silver tankards and goblets.

Graham Walker was one of the founders of the Sunbeam MCC in 1924, and was also President of the Club for many years. After he finished racing motorcycles he became Editor of ‘Motorcycling’ and on his retirement from journalism he became the first curator of the then Montagu Motor Museum. A year after his death this event was started in his honour.

• National Motor Museum
• Beaulieu
• Brockenhurst
• Hampshire
• SO42 7ZN

Another unforgettable show with customs and hotrods through to circuit racers and stock dailys

• Haynes International Motor Museum
• Sparkford
• Nr Yeovil
• Somerset
• BA22 7LH
• Tel: 01963 440804

Celebrate all things bee related. Take part in activities, enjoy tastings, refreshments, demonstrations and a quiz. Normal admission charges apply

• Bee and Honey day at Lacock Abbey
• Lacock Abbey
• Lacock
• Wiltshire
• SN15 2LG
• Tel: +44 (0) 1249 730459

The famous Red Arrows will be showcasing their spectacular aerobatic air display against the backdrop of Minehead Bay and will be raising funds for Guide Dogs and the Blind and RNLI The Red Devils’ Parachute team will also be performing.

The town will be alive with street entertainment: music; unicyclists; face painters; magicians – something for all the family.

• Red Arrows Day
• Seafront
• Minehead
• West Somerset
• TA24 5BG
• Tel: 01643 705075
• email:jhomewood@westsomerset.gov.uk

Gates open 12 noon on both days.

Provisional first race time is 2.30pm on both days and provisional last race time at 5.10pm (Wed) and 5.20pm (Thurs).

Both days currently have six races, with the possibility of a seventh (and eighth) race being added

• The Race Plain
• Netherhampton
• Salisbury
• Wiltshire
• SP2 8PN
• Tel: +44 (0) 1722 326461

Speedway is a very exciting form of dirt-track racing where stripped-down motorcycles race round an oval track. Most races (known as heats) consist of four riders racing over four laps from a clutch start. They score three points for first place, two points for second place and one point for third place.)

• Abbey Stadium
• Lady Lane
• Blunsdon
• Swindon
• Wiltshire
• SN25 4DN
• Tel: +44 (0)7003 921 235

Norton Fitzwarren will echo to the sound of many mighty gleaming steam engines, tractors and road rollers, elegant vintage cars and motorcycles.

This is one of the longer–established events on the Vintage Transport Rally. Attractions include:- Working traction engines, tractors and road rollers.

Fairground and street organs, horse drawn vehicles section.

Vintage cars, motorcycles, fire engines, buses, military and commercial vehicles.

Stationary engines, afternoon parades of vehicles.

Family fun, children’s entertainment, Morris dancers.

Displays, models, railway art, trade stands, craft marquee and stalls.

The opening times: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

• Steam Fayre & Vintage Vehicle Rally
• Norton Fitzwarren
• West Somerset
• email:info@west-somerset-railway.co.uk

See the enormously destructive Big Pete the biggest and meanest monster truck in Europe. Watch in amazement as this monster jumps 15ft in the air, demolishing and crushing anything in its path. An exciting breath taking show that will guarantee to leave you with a long lasting impression!

• Haynes International Motor Museum
• Sparkford
• Nr Yeovil
• Somerset
• BA22 7LH
• Tel: 01963 440804

On 15th August Beaulieu will be hosting the National Southern Day Rally of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club for members, friends and guests.

The rally will include arena displays and commentary of Jaguar marques celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Jaguar, static displays of various Jaguar/Daimlers, and general Jaguar parking for the attendees within the events area.

There will be static competitions for the Pride and Joy and Concours and a ‘Cars For Sale’ area, as well as Jaguar related traders on the field and in the main marquee with some crafts to attract the lady attendees.

• Haynes International Motor Museum
• Sparkford
• Nr Yeovil
• Somerset
• BA22 7LH
• Tel: 01963 440804

First Race: 02:30 PM  Last Race: 05:00 PM 

• Bath Racecourse
• Lansdown
• Claverton
• Bath
• BA1 9BU
• Tel: +44 (0)1225 424609

Events parades and back by popular demand the Red Arrows.

Concluding with Spectacular Firework Display is at 9.30pm on Carnival Day.

• Weymouth, Dorset

Speedway is a very exciting form of dirt-track racing where stripped-down motorcycles race round an oval track. Most races (known as heats) consist of four riders racing over four laps from a clutch start. They score three points for first place, two points for second place and one point for third place.)

• Abbey Stadium
• Lady Lane
• Blunsdon
• Swindon
• Wiltshire
• SN25 4DN
• Tel: +44 (0)7003 921 235

Set on the lawns below Dunster Castle, this country show features some spectacular entertainment and plenty of shopping opportunities as well as cattle, sheep and horses classes.

Devil’s Horsemen Wild West Show

Peterkin the Fool – Court jester and stilt walker

Eagle and vulture show

National Festival Circus – performances and workshops throughout the day

Falconry Demonstrations

The Tone Valley Jazz Band

Parade of Hounds and Pony Club Mounted Games

Parade of Prize Winning Cattle, Sheep and Horses

Cookery Demonstrations

Delicious food and refreshments all day

Many trade, organisation and craft stands

Saddlers Row

Funfair

Dunster Show is the premier Agricultural Show in West Somerset and one of the major one day shows of the West of England.

• Dunster Show
• Dunster
• West Somerset
• TA24 6SL
• Tel: 01984 656990

Gates open 3.30pm.

Provisional first race time is 4.55pm and provisional last race time at 8.05pm

• The Race Plain
• Netherhampton
• Salisbury
• Wiltshire
• SP2 8PN
• Tel: +44 (0) 1722 326461

A wide range of exhibits are on display over the three day duration. Vintage & Classic cars, motor cycles, trucks and a display of military vehicles and equipment, and many types stationary engines.

There will be collections of bygones where the collectors will be glad to talk to you about what they have on display.  New this year we will have a Rural and Old time area where you will be able to see displays and demonstrations of a range of rural and country crafts and machinery. Not forgetting a craft marquee. Fun for all the family with profits to local charitable causes. Birds of Prey flying demo, Wall of Death fairground show, rural & bygone Crafts area. Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Stationary engines. Beer tent, amusements for the kids. Family Dog show

• Worgret Road
• Wareham
• Dorset
• BH20 6AB
• 01202 632796

The Swindon Designer Outlet Ladies Day

First Race: 05:35 PM  Last Race: 08:05 PM 

• Bath Racecourse
• Lansdown
• Claverton
• Bath
• BA1 9BU
• Tel: +44 (0)1225 424609

is a small country show. It is a one day event, bigger than a village fete, but small enough not to lose its intimacy, unlike some of the larger events in the area.

Located in the village of Wanborough just 1.5 miles from J15 of the M4, 5 miles from the centre of Swindon and amid a cluster of villages on the edge of the Wiltshire downs

• Church Meadow
• Wanborough
• Swindon
• Wiltshire
• SN4 0BZ