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19-30 Oct Family Fun October Half Term – Kids Go FREE!
Date

Monday 19 October 2026 - Friday 30 October 2026

Time

All day

Make the most of October half term with a family day out at Great British Car Journey.

Children under 15 go FREE with a paying adult, so there's never been a better time to explore over 150 British classic cars together. Little ones can also take part in our popular Number Plate Hunt, while the Hot Wheels Riverside Raceway is always a firm family favourite.

Simply book your adult tickets online and bring the kids along to enjoy their free admission this October half term.

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30 Oct Great British Car Meet Fright Night: Great British Car Meet (Evening)
Date

Friday 30 October 2026

Time

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

A SPOOKTACULAR GREAT BRITISH CAR MEET! 

Join fellow car enthusiasts for a special Halloween edition of our popular Great British Car Meet… with a few spooky surprises thrown in!

Whether you arrive in a classic, modern performance car, daily driver or something that looks like it’s risen from the dead, all makes, models and owners are welcome! 

Come along, meet like-minded enthusiasts and enjoy an autumn evening surrounded by great cars – fancy dress and Halloween-themed cars are very much encouraged! 

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1 Nov Special Events Autojumble & Classic Car Boot
Date

Sunday 1 November 2026

Time

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Calling all bargain hunters, classic car enthusiasts, garage clearers and car boot lovers! Join us at Great British Car Journey for our Autojumble and Car Boot, bringing together everything from classic car parts, tools and automobilia to the weird, wonderful and unexpected finds of a traditional car boot sale!

Whether you're hunting for that elusive part for your latest project, fancy adding to your motoring collection or simply love a good car boot bargain, come along and see what you can find.

Expect car parts, tools, manuals, models, memorabilia and automobilia alongside clothes, toys, homeware, collectibles and plenty more from our car boot sellers.

You never know what might turn up!

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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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27 Jun Great British Car Shows Great British Car Shows: Austin Day
Date

Sunday 27 June 2027

Time

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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

From the pioneering Austin Seven and much-loved A30 and A35 to the iconic Mini, Allegro, Maxi, Metro and beyond, Austin played an enormous part in putting Britain on wheels and shaping generations of everyday motoring.

Whether it was your very first car, the trusty family runaround or a cherished classic that's been lovingly maintained for decades, there's a good chance an Austin holds a special place in your motoring memories!

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