As well as the usual static displays of cars and accessories there is a live Group B rally stage and a huge autojumble.Based at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry, this year's event has passed, but next year's takes place on the 21The Goodwood Festival of Speed has morphed over the years into a hugely popular, highly commercialised event, a move that has annoyed some purists, who now insist on calling it The Festival of Greed.But events become this become popular for a reason, and the reasons in this case include a staggering breadth and depth of cars, wild show-boating by world-famous drivers who see this as an opportunity to let their hair down, and a truly astonishing level of attention to detail; no-one frets over the small stuff like the staff at Goodwood do, which is why it’s still one of the must-see events of the year. Free to attend, and attend you must.One of the busiest of the Beaulieu events. Car television shows have come a long way in the last five years. Car clubs flock to the circuit to show off their prized machines, drifting demos take place on track, and the public can even take to the circuit to show off their driving skills (safely).This year marks the 30th anniversary of Silverstone Classic, so expect a knock-out show.
A wild, colourful and unmissable event.A fantastic weekend celebrating UK’s Motor City with food, drink, music, and, of course, cars. The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on Telegraph Voucher Codes Dogs welcome!Those who can’t make it across to Le Mans this year would do well to head to Donington. Everything from Escorts and Mexicos to Transits and Model Ts will be on display – fingers crossed for a GT40. 125 years of motoring are represented, with special attention paid to the glorious veterans who take off on the London to Brighton Run the following day. The world’s greatest motorcycle racers make a pilgrimage to the Isle of Man each year to tackle 37.73 miles of public roads at death-defying speed. Dogs welcome, and a stroll in the gardens recommended.For those nostalgic for the good old days of British motoring, the BMC and Leyland show is a must. Supercars haring up and down a runway at terrifying speed. Many of the most interesting cars are drive on parade laps, and there’s a great kids zone.The grounds of heavenly Heveningham Hall could have been built for a concours. There are several events throughout the year.

We could describe Retro Rides Gathering for you, but we'll let someone else do that for us... "Retro Rides Gathering is just one of those events that tops up the mojo tank. The biggest and best London classic car show is now in its 6th year, and has shifted west to Olympia. There are two live rally stages too, and this year is celebrating the much-missed Group B.A must-see for Aston Martin owners, drivers and admirers. You should not rely on this information to make (or refrain from making) any decisions. From the previous drought of anything car-related but entertaining on American television, there are …

Bring a picnic and a camping chair and enjoy a thoroughly British event in the sunshine.Two events over one weekend, both celebrating the world of electric vehicles. There’s live music, food, drink, go-karting, and even rifle shooting.There’s nothing quite like the TT. Setting off from the legendary Ace Café, this run sees bikers (often in fancy dress) distributing gifts to hospitals and children’s homes across London in time for Christmas. Oh, and it’s free to watch. Don’t miss the boisterous pre-war races.The biggest celebration of Japanese cars in Europe. More than 2000 cars are displayed, with an emphasis on the street scene of low riders, customs and hot rods.
Fast and varied motorsport in the city!Air-cooled VWs take over Horsham town centre for one day in May, accompanied by markets, street food and live music. Countachs and Cinquecentos equally welcome. A charming event that celebrates the important but unexciting cars that were the workhorses of their day.

An enormous event covering 4 vast exhibition halls containing 1,000 hand-selected cars with some mad modifications. (When it’s not closed for racing, obviously…)Full details, including where to find accommodation, can be found Another not-a-traditional-car-show event, the annual Harewood Classic and Vintage Hillclimb is a living, breathing affirmation that most vintage car drivers are utterly bonkers.