The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars

Sunday 2nd August 2026

Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC)

Join us on Sunday 2nd August as we welcome over 1200 cars on display in association with SVEC and Bridge Classic Cars. More than just a car show, the day includes entertainment, a market, food, drink and entry to our gardens.

The Festival of Classic and
Sports Cars

2nd August 2026

Join us for one of the region’s most celebrated motoring events, held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC) and sponsored by Bridge Classic Cars.

Admission including entry into the grade 1 listed gardens:
Tickets brought in advance to the event
: Adult £12, Child (5-15 years old) £6, Under 5’s Free, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children 5-15 years) £30
On the day admission: Adult £14, Child (5-15 years old) £7, Under 5’s Free, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children 5-15 years) £35

To exhibit your vehicle or enter the Tollemache T110 please scroll down this page. 

In 2025 we welcomed over 8,000 visitors and more than 1,200 vehicles. Explore an exceptional display of classic and sports cars spanning the last ten decades of motoring history. There is something for everyone, from a 1928 Ford Model A to much-loved favourites including the Ford Thunderbird, Morris Marina, Jaguar E-Type all the way through to modern Sports Cars like the Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini.

More than just a car show the festival includes our famous driveway runs, two runs showcasing vehicles from across the eras and giving visitors an up-close view of these remarkable cars in action.

The festival is a fantastic family day out, with children’s activities, live music and entertainment, birds of prey, swing and jive dancing, a number of craft and trade stalls, plus an abundance of local food, drink and new commentary throughout the day.

We’d love you to also take part in the voting during the day, there will be a voting slip included in the programme of which you can pick your favourite vehicle from each era and best overall.

Tickets also include entry to our Grade I Listed gardens and we encourage you to take in the beauty of the gardens during the day.

  • Well-behaved dogs are welcome!
  • We are wheelchair accessible but the event is a 5 minute walk from the car park
  • Car parking is on our fields, so please be aware should you have a lower than standard car
  • Discount vouchers and Historic House memberships are not valid on event days

Want early access to our event tickets?

Our Annual Membership gives you access to our Gardens,
all year long plus benefits with our events and at the Café.
It’s the perfect gift for horticulturalists too!

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2 August 2026

General Exhibitor – Festival of Classic and Sports Cars

Car Shows

2 August 2026

£10 per vehicle (two occupants)

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2 August 2026

Tollemache T110 – Festival of Classic and Sports Cars

Car Shows

2 August 2026

£35 per vehicle

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