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Over 40 million vehicles traverse our roads, but petrolheads unite from across the UK at motoring events to drool over the rarest: classic cars, sports cars and supercars. Whether you admire the craftsmanship of classic vehicles or the cutting-edge engineering of supercars, London and the South West have countless car shows to explore.
Here are some of the best car shows in London and the South West for enthusiasts and casuals alike.
The London Concours
Armoury House, City Rd, London EC1Y 2BQ
Concours d’Elegance is a French term meaning “competition of elegance”. It has its roots in the Parisian tradition of parading horse-drawn carriages – and plenty of horsepower will be displayed at the London Concours, a three-day celebration of British motoring. It attracts over 10,000 visitors eager to see McLarens, Jaguars and supercars. Each day has a theme: Awards, Style and Supercars.
How to get there: Take the Jubilee line from London Waterloo to London Bridge. Hop on the Northern line from London Bridge to Old Street. Walk 6 minutes from there.
VIP/Awards Day
The opening day is also the most exclusive. You’ll rub shoulders with the VIP owners of 50 McLaren supercars for awards and prize-giving.
When: 4th June 2024
Tickets start from: £55
Style Edition
Style Edition is classic car day, celebrating over a century of motoring. This year will feature a special exhibition of 50 Jaguar E-Types, arguably Britain’s most iconic sports car.
When: 5th June 2024
Tickets start from: £55
Supercar Day
The final day is the most popular. Supercar Day showcases 50 of the most unique high-performance vehicles in the world – expect Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches galore.
When: 6th June 2024
Tickets start from: £55
Concours of Elegance
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
Thousands flock to Hampton Court Palace for the annual three-day Concours of Elegance, celebrating over 100 years of Bugattis, Maseratis, Bentleys and more.
Marvel at 60 of the world’s rarest cars, many of which you’d never see on the roads, while enjoying food and drink from various street food vendors.
Each day showcases an array of classic cars, but Sunday is also the Junior Concours. A celebration of kid-sized cars that borrow from classic car designs, it’s the perfect family day out.
When: 30th August – 1st September 2024
Tickets start from: £38.50
How to get there: Hampton Court Palace is a 12-minute walk from Hampton Court train station. Or, take the 411 bus from Bridge Road Stop K, getting off two stops later at Chestnut Avenue Hampton Stop A, directly outside the venue.
The London Classic Car Show
Olympia Way, London W14 8UX
The London Classic Car Show showcases the world’s finest classic cars, held annually at the spectacular Grand Olympia, the home of Britain’s first motor show.
This is an unmissable event in the calendar of classic car enthusiasts, featuring live music, talks and auctions. 2024 is the event’s 10th Anniversary, and it’s guaranteed to be bigger and better than ever!
When: TBC.
Tickets start from: TBC.
How to get there: Take the Overground 3 stops to Kensington from Clapham Junction, opposite the Olympia.
H2: Supercar Show Rooms
Ferrari Mayfair
15 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EG
Everyone dreams of driving a Ferrari. For most of us, that dream is unattainable. Thankfully, the next best thing is completely free: visiting a showroom. Ferrari Mayfair is the UK flagship showroom. It displays the shiniest new models on the market, including the stunning LaFerrari, which costs £3.5 million (we can still dream)! You may even get to see the 2015 Ferrari F1 car while you’re there.
How to get there: Take the Jubilee line to Green Park from London Waterloo and walk 9 minutes from there.
Lamborghini London
27 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3TD
They’re known for their iconic yellow body paint, but you’ll be green with envy visiting Lamborghini London. From the legendary Aventador to the newest Urus SUV, admire the latest models from the House of the Raging Bull in South Kensington.
How to get there: From London Waterloo, hop on the Jubilee line to Westminster. Then, take the District line to South Kensington. It’s a 2-minute walk from there.
McLaren London
One, 100 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LJ
McLaren is one of the UK’s biggest car producers. Its flagship Knightsbridge showroom showcases cutting-edge supercars like the 750S, the 750S Spider and the GT.
McLaren is headquartered in Woking! Unfortunately, they’re not currently accepting visitors, but its free-to-join membership programme, McLaren Plus, occasionally offers tours.
How to get there: Take the Bakerloo line from London Waterloo to Piccadilly Circus. Then, hop on the Piccadilly line to Knightsbridge, walking 1 minute from there.
National Motor Museum
John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZN
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, has one of the world’s finest collections of motoring artefacts, comprising over 1.7 million items. It tells the story of British motoring from the 19th century to the present.
How to get there: Take the 12 bus from Brockenhurst Station to Ricardo Way. Then, hop on the 112 to the National Motor Museum.
London Transport Museum
London WC2E 7BB
From trams and steam trains to tubes and, of course, the iconic red bus, the London Transport Museum reveals transport's role in revolutionising London over the past 200 years.
How to get there: It’s a 19-minute walk from London Waterloo. Or, take the 59 bus from Stop K to Lancaster Place, walking 5 minutes from there.
With so many car shows in London and the South West, why not plan your journey with South Western Railway today? Discover cheap train tickets by travelling off-peak and using a Railcard, and browse our various ticket types to find the right fare for you. If you’re travelling in a group, use GroupSave or a Family and Friends Railcard. Semi-flex tickets offer flexible return trains; choose any train with a Sunday Out ticket.
