By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse
This year’s Father’s Day weekend is being marked with a number of interesting classic car gatherings in our part of the world.
At the stunning Castle Howard, near York, Classic Shows and RH Specialist Insurance are hosting a big display of vehicles in the grounds of the 300-year-old stately home.
As well as hundreds of classic cars, visitors can enjoy a ‘retail village’ featuring trade, craft and vintage stalls as well as a host of food and drink outlets. Organisers expect up to 50 vintage motorcycles to join the fun too and a number of motor clubs will be represented.
For more information and tickets visit: https://classicshows.org/events/sunday-18-fathers-day-classic-car-motorcycle-show-at-castle-howard-7
On the East side of York, a collection of vintage and commercial vehicles will head for Murton Park open-air museum. The event runs from 10.30 to 4pm on Sunday, 18th June.
In South Yorkshire, Brodsworth Hall is the setting for a two-day gathering for classic car enthusiasts. Organisers are also laying on a remote control car race! For more details click:
Just a hop into Cumbria and with the weather set fair the Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club are expecting another great turnout for the Lakes Classic Vehicle Show at Staveley Recreation Ground.
The event attracts over 2,000 visitors each year. Organisers say there is some overnight camping available on the Saturday night – advanced booking needed. Gates open at 10.30am for the Sunday show. For more information visit http://lakeslions.co.uk/lakes-classic-car-show/
Meanwhile, Trent Valley MOC are inviting Mini owners and other classic car owners to Seven Lakes Country Park in North Lincolnshire for a special Father’s Day get together. The event runs from 10 to 4pm.
Whatever your plans, have a great fun-fuelled Father’s Day!