Events
EVENTS
Upcoming Club Events
Take a look at our calendar to see what we’ve got planned for Bristol Owners’ Club Limited members over the coming months.
EVENTS
26 April 2026 (Sunday) Scenic Suffolk drive with the Alvis Club - Mid-Suffolk
Scenic run with the Alvis Club is on Sunday 26 April 2026 - National Drive It Day. This will start in mid-Suffolk and head to the coast. Please let Chris Dady (east@boc.net) know if you would like to join this event. Details to follow for those who sign up.
26 April 2026 (Sunday) National Drive-it Day - Throughout the UK!
National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It is also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads. Details of events local to you can be found at driveitday.co.uk
10 May 2026 (Sunday) Bristol Owners Club AGM - Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, Billesley, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, B49 6NF
The 2026 AGM will be held on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11.00 at Billesley Manor Hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon. The Club has negotiated a favourable room rate with dinner the night before and breakfast included. There is also a package for those who do not stay the night. Please contact James Lawrie (events@boc.net) for more details.
14 May 2026 (Thursday) Visit to Earsham Hall - Earsham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2AN
The Alvis Club has invited Bristols to join them for visit to Earsham Hall in Suffolk on Thursday 14 May 2026. Members can also participate in a leisurely scenic run to the Hall from the Angel Inn, 39 High Street, Wangford, NR34 8RL to arrive at Earsham around midday for a soup lunch & house tour (about 14.15). There will be tea/coffee afterwards. Bristols can join the Alvises at the Angel for tea and coffee around 09:30-10.00 am prior to the run or just at the Hall. Contact Chris Dady asap to enable number planning (east@boc.net).
May June 2026 - European Tour - France and Italy (via Germany and Switzerland)
Following the tour of Slovenia this year, Chris Shaw has planned a tour with rather more emphasis on driving. The route will be to France and Italy (via Germany and Switzerland) from 19th May-6th June 2026. There will be the chance to visit three major motor museums, drive over two gorgeous mountain passes and visit wine regions. Whilst distances are greater most stays are for two nights to allow time for recovery and sightseeing. There are 13 places, we invite expressions of interest. A tour itinerary is available. For details please email Sue Chambers on suechambers@doctors.org.uk
27 May 2026 (Wednesday) - Five Miles from Anywhere No Hurry Inn, Old School Lane, Upware, Near Ely CB7 5ZR.
Informal gathering of Bristols on the last Wednesday of alternate months - coffee from 11.00ish, with first arrivals generally around 11.30. Lunch available if required. No need to book or bring the Bristol if roads salty (or just wet) (or if you haven’t got one). Further dates are set out below.
5 June 2026 (Friday) 11.00 Airbus Filton Cars & Coffee Car Park 41, Aerospace Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PA - Car Park 41, Aerospace Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PA
Club Members are invited to display their cars at a gathering of over 500 Airbus employees and enthusiasts at the former home of Bristol Cars. Complimentary hot drinks and snacks will be provided. There will be informal awards and prizes for standout vehicles on the day. Admission is free. To ensure site security and a dedicated display area for the club, pre-registration is mandatory for all drivers and passengers at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsUUOazU4N9CTaOmMI_3WBe6AgyNpzJmXHGVFRgy3nFhzGUg/viewform For further information, please contact Robert Holding: robert.holding@airbus.com
27 June 2026 (Saturday) 09.00 Kent Classic and Sportscar Group - The Moat, Wrotham, Kent ,TN15 7RJ
The Kent Classic and Sportscar Group will be featuring Bristols alongside vintage cars at their Breakfast event starting at 09.00 until 11.30. As in previous years, it will take place at The Moat, Wrotham, Kent ,TN15 7RJ, just off Junction 2 of the M20 and within easy reach of London. The pub serves coffee and excellent bacon rolls. The Group meets fortnightly at this venue on Saturday mornings, each one highlighting a particular marque or genre of car. It is very popular especially in the summer, often with quite exotic machinery on display. Bristol owners should be in good company. Ian Johncock will organise a run for members after the event, via a scenic route through Kent to the Cinque Port of Sandwich where we will enjoy a suitable pub lunch. A route map will be provided on the day. There should be time to explore one of England's best preserved medieval towns with its ancient walls and timber framed buildings, before lunch at a local pub restaurant. Afterwards we have been invited to stop off at the home of BOC member Barnaby Swire near Canterbury, who has kindly offered to open his car collection for us to view - consisting of some 50 motors including Bristols, Lancias, rare Peugeots and Rovers. This is an opportunity not to be missed and we are grateful to Barnaby for his generosity. Iain and Barnaby would be grateful to know how many to expect for lunch and the visit. Please contact Iain direct on iainjohncock@gmail.com if you plan to attend or require more details.
4 July 2026 (Saturday) - Classic Car Summer BBQ - Watershed, Smock Alley, West Chiltington, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2QX
Nick & Sarah Allen have again kindly offered the club the use of their courtyard and garden for a CLASSIC CAR SUMMER BBQ on Saturday 4 July from 12.30pm at their wonderful live/work home and studios in West Sussex. For the second year we will be having lunch in their delightful garden with the courtyard given over to the cars. There are a number of places to stay locally, but early booking is advised. For those wishing to stay on the evening of Friday 3 June we will organise a table at either the White Lion in Thakeham or the Five Bells at the end of the road, depending on numbers. This will need to be booked in advance so please confirm that you intend to be with us on the Friday evening ASAP. Lunch followed by sausage fest for late night revellers (Sausages, cheese, wine or beer) is £65.00 per person + £5.00 supplement for sausages). Payment must be made in advance to: Lloyds Bank Sort code: 30-98-71 Account No: 00088818 Account: BOC Trips Numbers for this event are strictly limited so please let Rodney Watney and Liz Alford know if you want to come ASAP by emailing them at Rodney@rodneywatney.co.uk & Liz Alford at liz@alford.cc.
19 July 2026 (Sunday) Waterloo Classics car show in Bedford Square celebrating 50 years of the 603 - Bedford Square, London WC1B 3RA
BOC members are invited to a splendid car show in Bedford Square in Bloomsbury, Central London. Launched with great success last year, Waterloo Classsics has been invited back by the Bedford Estate on 19th July. At last year’s show there were a large and diverse number of classic cars on display in and around the square including five Bristols. More details and and ticket purchasing can be found at https://bloomsburyclassiccarshow.co.uk/ This year Waterloo Classics are focusing on celebrating 60 years of the Jensen Interceptor and 50 years of the launch of the 603. All BOC members and specifically owners of 603 (and later models, Brigand, Britannia and Blenheim) are invited to attend.
24-26 July 2026 (Friday-Sunday) BRDC Classic - Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN
As in previous years, the Club will be arranging a static display at the BRDC Classic on 24-26 July. Car club display packages are now on sale and include 2 x adult general admission tickets (one for the driver and one for the passenger) and 1 x vehicle display pass for the allocated club display area(s). The package can only be purchased by a club member intending to display their vehicle and using the unique club booking code. Members cannot take advantage of the display package and its pricing if they intend to park in the public car parks. The link for members to purchase their tickets is:- https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/brdc-classic. the BOC code is 012CCD2026. Once on the page BOC members should scroll down to the red box to enter the BOC code. Prices are £65 for 3 days, £20 for Friday and £40 for either Saturday or Sunday. Bookings need to be made by 29 May.
29 July 2026 (Wednesday) - Five Miles from Anywhere No Hurry Inn, Old School Lane, Upware, Near Ely CB7 5ZR.
Informal gathering of Bristols on the last Wednesday of alternate months - coffee from 11.00ish, with first arrivals generally around 11.30. Lunch available if required. No need to book or bring the Bristol if roads salty (or just wet) (or if you haven’t got one). Further dates are set out below.
2 August 2026 (Sunday) Helmingham Hall Festival of Classic and Sports Cars - Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF
Chris Dady is organising a display at this significant classic car show. Discounted entries received before 31st March 2026 – £10 per car (2 occupants) parking in the Classic Car Park. Registrations received from April 1st 2026 – £12 per car (2 occupants). Please let Chris Dady know if you intend to attend (east@boc.net).
8 August 2026 (Saturday) Ace Cafe Bristol & Jensen gathering - Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD
Non-BOC event; more details to follow
23 August 2026 (Sunday) BOC Bristol Day and Concours - The Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park, Wilmerhatch Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EW
The 2026 Concours will take place in the grounds of the RAC Club in Epsom, Surrey. There will be a dinner the night before at the Club. A number of rooms at the Club have been reserved for the night of 22 August on a first come first served basis. Please contact James Lawrie (events@boc.net) for details.
5 September 2026 (Saturday) Salon Privé Supercar & Club Day - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL
The BOC and BODA have been asked to mark the 80th anniversary of Bristol Cars by organising a joint club stand at Salon Privé to be held at Blenheim Palace on Saturday 5 September 2026. The Clubs hope to attract 50+ cars representing the marque’s illustrious history. Each club will award a cup to its ‘best’ club car, which will then compete with the best of other marques for the Lockton Cup. The BOHT may also provide some ephemera and photographic displays for the stand. Entry is £60 per head. Salon Privé is also hoping to attract 6-8 ‘super concours standard’ 6-cylinder cars and 6-8 similar V8s to enter the Salon Privé concours itself on Wednesday and Thursday 2-3 September 2026. Entry for those lucky few is £3,850 per car. Parties interested in entering their cars should contact Nick Wilkes, Concours Co-ordinator and Concierge on nickw@salonpriveconcours.com More details can be found at https://www.salonpriveconcours.com/ or contact James Lawrie, BOC Events Co-ordinator at events@boc.net
30 September 2026 (Wednesday) - Five Miles from Anywhere No Hurry Inn, Old School Lane, Upware, Near Ely CB7 5ZR.
Informal gathering of Bristols on the last Wednesday of alternate months - coffee from 11.00ish, with first arrivals generally around 11.30. Lunch available if required. No need to book or bring the Bristol if roads salty (or just wet) (or if you haven’t got one). Further dates are set out below.
13-15 November 2026 (Friday-Sunday) Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham B40 1NT
As in previous years, the Club expects to have a stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show. More details to follow.
25 November 2026 (Wednesday) - Five Miles from Anywhere No Hurry Inn, Old School Lane, Upware, Near Ely CB7 5ZR.
Informal gathering of Bristols on the last Wednesday of alternate months - coffee from 11.00ish, with first arrivals generally around 11.30. Lunch available if required. No need to book or bring the Bristol if roads salty (or just wet) (or if you haven’t got one).
11 December 2026 (Friday) Chairman’s Dinner - The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS
Hold the date for the 2026 Chairman’s Dinner. More details to follow.
Plus, if you’d like to know more about past events, or simply enjoy a look at some stunning Bristol cars, our gallery is a good place to start…
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