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29 Nov Special Events Christmas Maker’s Market at Great British Car Journey
Date

Sunday 29 November 2026

Time

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Christmas is coming to Great British Car Journey!

Join us for our Christmas Makers Market, bringing together a wonderful selection of local makers, independent businesses and small brands for a festive day of shopping at Ambergate.

Come along, have a browse and discover handmade gifts, locally-made products, festive treats, unique finds and plenty of gift inspiration from independent makers and businesses – and maybe even enjoy a nice cup of mulled wine as you go!

Whether you're ticking off the Christmas shopping list, treating yourself (it is Christmas, after all...) or simply fancy a festive day out, we'd love to see you!

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4 Dec Seasonal Events Christmas Meals at The Filling Station Cafe
Date

Friday 4 December 2026

Time

All day

Christmas Dining at The Filling Station Café!

We're getting into the festive spirit at Great British Car Journey this December, and we're delighted to be serving up something a little special in our Filling Station Café! And the best bit? You don't need a museum admission ticket to join us! Our Christmas dining is open to everyone and includes a museum admission ticket (to be used before March 31st 2027), so you can simply come along and enjoy a festive meal in our Filling Station Café, then wander around our museum on a day of your choosing!

Fridays throughout December, join us for a delicious three-course Christmas meal, with all the festive favourites to get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit.

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6 Dec Special Events Miles of Machines (Vol.2 Winter Edition)
Date

Sunday 6 December 2026

Time

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We're delighted to be welcoming our friends at Miles Motoring to Great British Car Journey for their Vol. 2: Winter Edition - a fantastic end-of-year gathering celebrating all things motoring!

As the car show season draws to a close, there's still plenty of reason to get your pride and joy out of the garage! Whether you're bringing along a cherished classic, a daily driver, a winter workhorse or something a little more unusual, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

And there's plenty more happening throughout the day than just admiring the cars!

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11 Dec Seasonal Events Christmas Meals at The Filling Station Cafe
Date

Friday 11 December 2026

Time

All day

Christmas Dining at The Filling Station Café!

We're getting into the festive spirit at Great British Car Journey this December, and we're delighted to be serving up something a little special in our Filling Station Café! And the best bit? You don't need a museum admission ticket to join us! Our Christmas dining is open to everyone and includes a museum admission ticket (to be used before March 31st 2027), so you can simply come along and enjoy a festive meal in our Filling Station Café, then wander around our museum on a day of your choosing!

Fridays throughout December, join us for a delicious three-course Christmas meal, with all the festive favourites to get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit.

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18 Dec - 4 Jan Family Fun Christmas Holidays – Kids Go FREE!
Date

Friday 18 December 2026 - Monday 4 January 2027

Time

All day

Christmas Holidays – Kids Go FREE!

Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Year? Bring the family to Great British Car Journey, where children under 15 go FREE with a paying adult throughout the Christmas holidays.

Escape the winter weather and explore over 150 British classic cars together, with plenty to keep younger visitors entertained too. From our popular Number Plate Hunt to the Hot Wheels Riverside Raceway, there's fun for the whole family.

Simply book your adult tickets online and bring the kids along to enjoy their free admission this Christmas holiday.

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18 Dec Seasonal Events Christmas Meals at The Filling Station Cafe
Date

Friday 18 December 2026

Time

All day

Christmas Dining at The Filling Station Café!

We're getting into the festive spirit at Great British Car Journey this December, and we're delighted to be serving up something a little special in our Filling Station Café! And the best bit? You don't need a museum admission ticket to join us! Our Christmas dining is open to everyone and includes a museum admission ticket (to be used before March 31st 2027), so you can simply come along and enjoy a festive meal in our Filling Station Café, then wander around our museum on a day of your choosing!

Fridays throughout December, join us for a delicious three-course Christmas meal, with all the festive favourites to get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit.

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11 Apr Great British Car Shows Great British Car Shows: Great British Cars
Date

Sunday 11 April 2027

Time

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us at Great British Car Journey for our 2027 Great British Cars Day, as we celebrate the incredible cars that Britain built, drove and loved!

From the humble Austin Seven and much-loved Morris Minor to the iconic Mini, Ford Cortina, Triumph Stag, Rover P6, Jaguar E-Type and everything in between, Britain has produced some truly unforgettable cars over the decades.

Whether it was your very first car, the trusty family runaround, your pride and joy or the one you wish you'd never sold, there's a good chance a British classic holds a special place in your motoring memories!

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18 Apr Great British Car Shows Great British Car Shows: Italian Day
Date

Sunday 18 April 2027

Time

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us at Great British Car Journey for our 2027 Italian Day, as we celebrate the style, passion and unmistakable character of some of Italy's most iconic motoring marques!

From the charming Fiat 500 and much-loved Alfa Romeo Spider to the legendary Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Lancia, Italy has given us some truly incredible cars over the decades.

Whether you're the proud owner of a cherished classic Fiat, a sporty Alfa Romeo, a stunning Ferrari or something a little more unusual, we'd love you to join us!

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25 Apr Great British Car Shows Great British Car Shows: Drive It Day 2027
Date

Sunday 25 April 2027

Time

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us at Great British Car Journey for Drive It Day 2027, as we celebrate the joy of getting behind the wheel, hitting the open road and keeping our motoring heritage alive!

Organised nationally by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), Drive It Day encourages owners of historic vehicles to get their pride and joy out of the garage and onto the road, celebrating the incredible variety of vehicles that have shaped our motoring history.

And what better destination for your Drive It Day outing than Great British Car Journey?

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9 May Great British Car Shows Great British Car Shows: Ford Day
Date

Sunday 9 May 2027

Time

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us at Great British Car Journey for our 2027 Ford Day, as we celebrate one of the most recognisable and best-loved names in motoring history!

From the iconic Ford Anglia and much-loved Cortina to the legendary Escort, Capri, Fiesta and Sierra, Ford has been part of everyday British life for generations.

Whether it was your very first car, the trusty family runaround, your pride and joy or the one you wish you'd never sold, there's a good chance a Ford holds a special place in your motoring memories!

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