Best Car Days Out in 2016

The weather is hotting up and so is our excitement for what’s in store for petrol heads this summer! We have scoured the web and have pulled together a list of top picks for car events this summer.

Check out our Top Picks!

6-8th May

London Motor Show, Battersea Park SW8

Something for everyone. Latest models, performance and hyper cars, future technologies and off-road experiences

7-8th May

Dunlop British Touring Car Championship

Thruxton Race Circuit, Thruxton, Hampshire

The most illustrious championship and is followed all over the world. Fast, close and full of action racing – great value for money and kids go free!

8th May

Basingstoke Festival of Transport

War Memorial PaRK, Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke

A great family day out! Over 900 vehicles, classic, vintage and commercial vehicles, fire engines, military trucks

23-26th June

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood House, near Chichester, West Sussex

The World’s biggest celebration of the motor car which attracts cars and legendary drivers from across the globe. It is the only event that most of the current F1 teams attend outside of the Grand Prix.

25th & 26th June

The Supercar Event

Top Gear track at Dunsfold, near Guildford, Surrey

All revenue is paid directly to The Children’s Trust Charity. An amazing family day out with car rides, stunt shows, music, simulators and a field full of supercars!

25th June

Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Wiltshire

Car clubs of all heritage enjoy a day of celebratory parades, displays and track time. Also running is the Kit Car trade and manufacturing village, autojumble, show and shine competition.

1st-3rd July

The Masters Festival

Donington Park Race Circuit, Castle Donington

Classic touring cars, sports and GT cars take to the track for some fabulous endurance racing.

8th-10th July

British Grand Prix

Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN

You may get a better view on the TV, but you can’t beat the atmosphere of watching it from your grandstand seat! Check out all the latest racing action and results on f1.com

16th & 17th July

A jam packed racing weekend with The Castle Combe Champs, BMW Race Days 330 Challenge & Compact Cup, HRDC All Stars Academy, Welsh Saloon, Alfa Romeo, Fiesta, Porsche and more!

29-31 July

Silverstone Classic

Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN

World’s largest classic racing festival at the track of legends. Over 1000 classic cars take part in more than 20 races over the weekend. A fabulous weekend event for all the family.

20th August

Passion for Power

Tatton Park, Knutsford

One of the UKs most popular classic car events, with hundreds of classics and supercars entering the show.

9-11th September

Goodwood Revival

Set to an era of 1948-1966. Step back in time, enjoy the spectacle, and get into the Goodwood Spirit to adorn your own 1940-1966 outfit.