ABOUT THE SHOW

OPENING TIMES

10am-4pm

VEHICLE DISPLAYS

Expect to see in the region of 400 vintage, classic and modern classic vehicles on display.

In addition, there will be a variety of private vehicles displayed by age (pre-60s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s-07 and category (sports and convertibles, kit, custom and replica and American) plus a wide range of club stands and displays from the likes of the Cheshire Classic Car Club, Morris Minor Owners Club, Stag Owners Club, MG Owners Club, XR Owners, Fords and Friends and the MR2 Drivers Club.

In the classic bike section, up to 100 vintage and classic motorcycles will be on display including the likes of BSA, Norton and Velocette.

CONCOURS

All exhibiting vehicles are automatically included in the vehicle concours which will be overseen by experienced vehicle commentator, our commentator will be assisted by seasoned judges with awards presented for a range of categories and culminating in the Pride of Ownership, Club of the Show and Car of the Show awards.

The vehicle concours is located in the event arena and provides a much-loved central feature to the event. The commentator will interview owners regarding their restoration projects and vehicle stories and provide interactive entertainment throughout the event.

Each participating vehicle exhibitor will receive a unique and complementary commemorative plaque.

TRADE, AUTOJUMBLE AND RETAIL

There will be a retail village featuring 40-50 trade and autojumble stalls selling a range of hard-to-find parts, merchandise, memorabilia, craft and vintage items.

FOOD AND DRINK, TOILETS

A wide selection of quality food and drink is available from a range of on-site catering facilities including a bar, confectionery and ice cream vendors. In addition, there is a permanent Courtyard café located within Capesthorne Hall.

Portable toilets will be located in the courtyard at the bottom of the events field and in addition, permanent toilets are also available inside Capesthorne Hall.

THE GROUNDS AND VISITOR INFORMATION

The event is located in the grounds of Capesthorne Hall, Congleton Road, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY – a listed, neo-classical and early 18th century property with Jacobean frontage.

The grounds, house and lake provide a breath-taking backdrop to a fantastic display of quality classic vehicles.

Visitors also have the opportunity to explore the superb formal gardens and grounds at no extra cost. For a small additional charge of £3.00 per adult, visitors can also avail of access to, and a tour of, Capesthorne Hall.

OTHER INFORMATION – DOGS, CAR PARKING ETC

We are a very dog friendly organisation and dogs are allowed at the event. We kindly ask that visitors keep their dogs on leads at all times and use the on-site dustbins to dispose of any dog waste.

Visitor parking is free.

DIRECTIONS

The event is located in the grounds of Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY.

Capesthorne Hall is located on the A34 between Alderley Edge and Congleton just south of the Monks Heath cross roads, in the village of Sinnington.

EXHIBITORS.

ADVANCE TICKETS

Exhibitors who book online before 27 May qualify for a £5 ticket which allows entry for up to two adults (travelling in the exhibiting vehicle).

Exhibitors can book a discounted tickets online until 7pm Friday 27 May. Exhibitors can book discounted tickets via a booking form until Friday 20 May. 

ON THE DAY TICKETS

We have introduced a special on the day price for exhibitors.

Exhibitors who don't pre-book tickets before 27 May are still entitled to a discounted on the day price.

The on the day price will be £7 per adult and £3 per child (7-14). 

DO I QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNTED TICKET?

Exhibitor advance/on the day tickets are only for exhibitors that qualify under our normal rules:

- Classic Vehicle - classic car (aged 2007 / pre-2007) or a car in one of the following themes: American / kit / custom / replica car

To protect the integrity of the event, we aim to control the number of exhibiting vehicles which are newer than 2007. If you have a vehicle you would like to exhibit which is newer than 2007, please ring the office on 01484 667776 or email us at info@classicshows.org with the car details as you may be entitled to use the our exhibitor on the day price. 

We ask all exhibitors to arrive at the event by 11AM. The special on the day price for exhibitors ends at 11am.

CLUBS

ADVANCE TICKETS

Clubs who book before 27 May qualify for a £5 ticket which allows entry for up to two adults (travelling in the exhibiting vehicle).

Clubs can book a discounted tickets online until 7pm Friday 27 May. Exhibitors can book discounted tickets via a booking form until Friday 20 May. 

ON THE DAY TICKETS

We have introduced a special on the day price for exhibitors/clubs.

Clubs who don't pre-book tickets before the event are still entitled to a discounted on the day price.

The on the day price will be £7 per adult and £3 per child (7-14). 

DO I QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNTED TICKET?

Club advance/on the day tickets are only for club members that qualify under our normal rules:

- Classic Vehicle - classic car (aged 2007 / pre-2007) or a car in one of the following themes: American / kit / custom / replica car

- Clubs are allowed up to 25% off their club stand to be modern vehicles

To protect the integrity of the event, we aim to control the number of exhibiting vehicles which are newer that 2007. We appreciate that some clubs have members with newer vehicles so if you are a club and more than 25% of the club comprises of vehicles aged newer than 2007, whilst you are still able to exhibit under the discounted rate, we ask that you phone the office on 01484 667776 or email info@classicshows.org to confirm eligibility before booking to avoid any unnecessary delays.

We ask all clubs to arrive at the event by 11AM. The special on the day price for exhibitors ends at 11am.

Please note, clubs that are wanting to be situated together at the venues and total more than 5 vehicles, we are asking for you to pre book to ensure we have the right space allocation. As a club you are still eligible to pay on the day we just need to know numbers for the allocation of space.

EXHIBIT YOUR CLASSIC BIKE

MOTORCYCLE SEASON PASS

For a discounted admission of just £4 per passenger (max 2) when exhibiting a 2007/pre-2007 motorcycle in the show, you simply need to present a Motorcycle Season Pass upon arrival at the event.

To download a Motorcycle Season Pass, please click here. Alternatively, you can ring the office on 01484 667776.

WHY TRADE WITH CLASSIC SHOWS?

Classic Shows events offer an ideal opportunity to sell, or promote to, a large number of classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts including vehicle owners (exhibitors) and members of the general public (visitors). Common items for sale include hard-to-find parts, merchandise, memorabilia, manuals / books, signs, number plates, polishes and detailing items, vintage items and Americana.

In addition, the events also attract considerable family and day visitors providing further opportunities including craft items, gifts, photographs and posters, clothing and confectionery (fudge, cakes etc).

As Classic Shows events are located at some of the UK’s most prestigious country homes and venues, the events attract a strong ABC1 / professional / high disposable income demographic which in turn presents the perfect opportunity to achieve event profile or sales from a qualified audience.

TRADING PITCHES

Pitches are 6x6m (or multiples thereof), outdoors and are located on grass unless stated otherwise. Pitches are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

We have plenty of outdoor pitches, so don’t expect to run out, but if you would like a particular pitch it’s best to arrive early as we do not reserve outside pitches in advance (other than for Premium Trade – see below).

PREMIUM TRADE

Want to stand out from the crowd? Want to really push your sales? Then why not speak to the office about the exclusive premium trading opportunities offered at Classic Shows events?

At all events we have identified those trading locations which offer the highest footfall and / or greatest trading profile, for example those locations adjacent to the judging arena, catering village or on the end of a trade row. These locations are ideal for traders wishing to maximise the trading opportunity by promoting a new product launch, product placements or special offers.

Premium trade pitches start from 6x6m and multiple spaces are also available. Spaces are allocated and reserved in advance. A site map is available for each event identifying the premium trading locations – see the Booking Form section of the website for further details.

TO BOOK

To book please download the Trade and Autojumble Booking Form, compete the form and return to info@classicshows.org or post to Classic Shows at 26 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA. Alternatively call us on 01484 667776. Booking forms for 2022 will be updated soon.

COST PER PITCH

Trade and Autojumble prices are unchanged from 2016.

Autojumble is classed as any item which can be screwed, welded, bolted or otherwise affixed to a classic car or bike, plus repair manuals and parts lists. All other items are classified as trade (such as tools and accessories, books and literature, brochures, toys and models).

SET-UP

Saturday: No Saturday set-up!
Sunday: From 7am