The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford Showground

The International Classic Motorcycle Show is an annual event that celebrates classic and vintage motorcycles from around the world. The event is held at the Stafford County Showground and features a range of exhibitions, trade stands, and live demonstrations of classic bikes in action.

Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world attend the event to admire and appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of classic bikes. The event also features a range of competitions and awards for classic motorcycles, including the prestigious Best in Show award.

Overall, The International Classic Motorcycle Show is a must-attend event for anyone with an interest in classic and vintage motorcycles, offering a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most beautiful and historic bikes up close.

Guest of Honour

Hold on to your helmets, folks! We're honoured to have the one and only Guy Martin as our special guest ON SUNDAY 21st April at The International Classic MotorCycle Show. Join us for an epic celebration all things two-wheels and meet the racing legend himself!  #GuyAtStafford

On Saturday, celebrated TT hero Phillip McCallen is set to feature as the star guest. The former road racer boasts an impressive track record that includes 11 TT race victories with a record 4 in one week alongside victories at the North West 200 and Ulster GP.

Trade & Autojumble

The Stafford Classic Bike show is the KING of classic motorcycling events.

With more than 900 traders onsite, Stafford offers the biggest selection of spares, parts, paints, clothing, reg plates, oils, lubes, chains and carbs; just about everything you could possibly need to get the most out of our favourite hobby. Both inside the halls and outside you will also find the best motorcycle autojumblers from all over the UK. You just need to brush up on your negotiating skills!   

From complete, mint classic bikes to battered garage finds, everything is for sale at Stafford.

Private Entries

Thousands of painstaking hours are spent by owners ensuring their exhibit is in its best possible condition ready for display and inspection by the packed crowds and award judges. As would be expected at the April show, there is a focus on British machines and marques such as Cotton, Norton, Sunbeam, BSA, Triumph and Ariel that all feature heavily. But the likes of Suzuki, Laverda, Indian and Harley-Davidson – among others – do provide an international flavour, too. Alongside the machines on the show’s club stands, the private entries will compete for a host of show awards including the coveted Best in Show.

Club Stands

Classic Brit bikes, exotic continentals, rare contraptions… the wonderful and expansive mix of club stands packed into the halls at Staffordshire County Showground has it all. A quick browse of the A-Z list and all the big-hitters are there from the likes of the multi-interest VMCC and VJMC through to the specialist owners’ clubs covering marques such as Francis-Barnett, Sunbeam, Velocette and Norton among others.

Bonhams Auction

The Bonhams motorcycle auction is a highly anticipated event at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, featuring a wide range of rare and historic motorcycles from around the world. The auction provides an exciting opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire unique and valuable motorcycles, many of which are not often seen on the market.

Each year, Bonhams carefully curates a selection of motorcycles for the auction, with a focus on quality, rarity, and historical significance. Past auctions have included iconic motorcycles such as the 1938 Brough Superior SS100, the 1915 Harley-Davidson Model J, and the 1960 MV Agusta 500/3 Grand Prix racer.

The Bonhams motorcycle auction at The International Classic MotorCycle Show is not just a chance to acquire a rare and valuable motorcycle, but also a unique opportunity to be part of the rich and fascinating history of classic motorcycles. Whether you are a collector or simply a lover of vintage motorcycles, the Bonhams auction is an event not to be missed.

GP Paddock

The Grand Prix Paddock, also known as the ‘Live Start Up Area’, is famous for giving classic bike fans an up close and personal experience of the sounds of days gone by.

The Live Firing up area is one of the most exciting attractions at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to see classic motorcycles in action. The area features a range of vintage bikes, from early pioneers to more modern classics, which are fired up and run for visitors to see and hear.

The Live Firing up area is a unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of classic motorcycles as they were intended to be used. Visitors can expect to see a range of bikes, from rare and exotic models to more everyday workhorses, with something to appeal to every taste and interest.

The area is staffed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers who are always happy to share their passion for classic motorcycles and answer any questions visitors may have. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or simply curious about the world of classic motorcycles, the Live Firing up area at The International Classic MotorCycle Show is a must-see attraction that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

The Competition Hall

One of the many highlights has to be the Competition Hall located just next to the Live Start-up Area. This April sees the return of bike enthusiast, engineer, off-road nut, crowd favourite and thankfully our compere for the weekend, John McCrink.

Among a slew of classic racing machines crammed into the Competition Hall, we’ll have bikes spanning a hundred years of motorcycling. Classic bikes from the world of motocross, trials, road race, enduro and grass track will all be represented, most of which are still ridden in anger. Don’t worry, there are always a few trailer queens among these well-used machines, showing off the craftsmanship and care that we enthusiasts lavish on our bikes. Make no mistake, this hall is for proper racing fans!

Outside, McCrink will host a trials demonstration led by the Owd Codgers Trials Club. Old they are, codgers they may be, but these boys can still ride a bike!

Live Displays

Wall of Death

The Fox family have been touring and entertaining since the 1920s. With their vintage Indian Scouts and 20ft high vertical wall, it is a show that needs to be seen to be believed! All those who witness the spectacular performance will remember it for the rest of their life. The noise, the speed, the smell, the proximity of the bikes ridden to the top of the wall (barely six inches from the audience) it is an experience never to be forgotten!

*Entrance to the Wall of Death is chargeable.

The ideal destination for traders and visitors alike, the Stratford Autojumble takes pride of place in the centre field at Stratford Racecourse.

Information
2024 dates: Sunday March 24, May 12, June 23 & September 1
Venue: Stratford Racecourse
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9SE

Camping
Camping is available on site. For all enquiries related to camping please contact Stratford Racecourse directly. Camping is organised solely by Stratford Racecourse and not in conjunction with Mortons Media Group Ltd.

Website: www.stratfordtouringpark.com

Telephone: 01789 201063

Taking place within the beautiful setting of Kempton Park Racecourse, this bike jumble is the perfect place to rummage through the many spare parts needed for your restoration project, or to simply keep your bike running.

The Kempton Park Motorcycle Jumble hosts at least 300 stalls for regular traders and is a great opportunity for bike enthusiasts looking to make some space in their garage. There is also a motorcycle mart where owners can exhibit their machines and restoration projects to punters willing to part with their cash. Visitors come from all parts of the UK and other parts of Europe, so you can be sure to find a buyer for your special wares.

There is a wide selection of stall locations including many undercover, and the show enjoys a busy market atmosphere as soon as the gates open. Among the hustle and bustle of the jumble, the friendly vibe at the show creates a highlight in the social calendar within the motorcycling fraternity.

This is the ideal place to meet with like-minded biking enthusiasts and haggle over parts and spares. Catering units will be on site, so sit back and socialise with a hot drink and a bite to eat while browsing through the huge amounts of trade stands.

Boasting its own train station, and being placed close to the M25, Kempton Racecourse is perfectly located whether you’re travelling by bike, car or rail.  And did we mention there’s free parking too?

Kempton Racecourse may be famous for its horse racing, but you’ll be jumping at the opportunities to fill that special spot in your shed. You’ll definitely find what you need at Kempton Park Motorcycle Jumble!

Visitors can now Buy Advance Tickets to save money and beat the ticket booth queues, or pay by contactless payment available at the designated area. Advance tickets available until the 3.30pm the Friday before the event.

Traders outside plots are available for £23 on the day of an event, with discounts of £5 applied for outside trade plots when payment is made before 3pm on the Thursday before the show. Inside trade plots are available for just £36. Click here for more details and to download booking forms.

Newark Car & Motorcycle Autojumbles
A great day out for any car or motorcycle enthusiast, the 'Normous Newark Autojumble offers a vast array of parts, restoration services and related products for a variety of vehicles on 9 Sundays throughout the year.

Each 'Normous Newark Autojumble sees Newark Showground filled with hundreds of inside and outside trade plots, as well as a classic car and bike display area. On site catering units are available as well as an inside cafeteria.

Run by a friendly and experienced team of event staff from Mortons Media, each 'Normous Newark Autojumble attracts a large number of visitors from across the UK in search of the great finds and bargains on offer.

If you’re after a certain part, piece or tool for a motoring project, then the 'Normous Newark Autojumble is where you’ll find it.

Easy access from Newark, Lincoln and Nottingham, just off the A1/A46/A17 junction, certainly the best regular Autojumble in the UK for Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Leicestershire and beyond.

A kick-start to the new classic motorcycling year, the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic takes place at Newark Showground. It offers a welcome respite from the hectic holiday season and a chance to get lost exploring the hundreds of stunning classic machines on display.

With a good mix of traders, dealers and autojumble plots, it’s the perfect place to grab a box of parts and spares, as well as finding that inspiration needed to finish your restoration for a summer of riding… or perhaps pick up a new project.

Scooter World

Scooter World has to be one of the best elements of the Winter Classic Show. A dedicated team of Scooterists manage to pull in some of the UK’s best scooters be it custom, classic, or just darn right cool! It’s also a season opener of the clubs who gather from across the UK to show off their two-wheel beauts and talk shop.

See all your scootering event favourites like the ‘Fire-up’ sessions, club stands and privateer entries in abundance; you’ll also be able to listen to all-day scooterist-friendly music whilst you relax in the ‘Chill-out Area’.

Trade & Autojumble

Not to be confused with the monthly ‘Normous Newark Autojumbles we also run at the showground, the autojumble at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic is drip-fed throughout the site, with stalls inside the main hall, outside and in the additional halls too. Hundreds of traders pitch up at the show with a vast range of autojumble for visitors to browse through as soon as they walk through the gates.

Trade stands at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic are both varied and plentiful! Hundreds of traders are in attendance, selling anything from leather jackets to vintage machine manuals. Make sure that you go round all the halls on-site, because you never know what you’ll find around the corner! It’s the perfect way to spend the rest of the Christmas cash!

“Best year’s trading since the inception of Scooter World” - Shaw-Fire Lambretta Scooter Spares

Club stands

Both classic bike and scooter clubs are regarded as the jewel in the crown at this event. Keeping the heart of the scene beating through their work-hard, play-hard approach, the owners’ clubs take pride of place wherever they pitch up! They help make the show what it is with their phenomenal collections of incredible machines, not to mention their love for classic bikes and scooters! Cash prizes are up for grabs for the best three club stands that go out of their way to put on a good display – who will be the top three in 2023? You’ll have to stay for the awards ceremony on Sunday to find out!

Private Entries

Established as the season-opener for both classic bike and scooter enthusiasts, The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic is THE place to immerse yourself in your favourite hobby!

The question is would you like to take part? Why not display your pride and joy at the show, be it an utterly original BSA or fully restored Vespa? We’re looking for the best classic bikes the UK has to offer to go into our private entry display.

All private entry display owners receive one free wristband to get into the show on both days, plus a vehicle pass. All displays are automatically entered into the awards too – so you could end up with a brand-new trophy to take home with you!

Guest of Honour

Rotary racing royalty reigns at the Bristol Classic Bike Show - Nation & Crighton: names synonymous with the golden age of rotary Norton racing will take to the stage at Winter Classic, January 6-7.

Trevor Nation will forever be associated with the stunning John Player Special RCW588 racing machines. Starting out in 1978, Nation was a hit, winning his first race the following year. A proper TT winner in the proddie class on both 750cc and 1000cc machines, he also guested at three grands prix. He certainly earned his seat on the factory Norton team with its first win at Cadwell Park in 1988 on the RC588 development bike, beating the likes of Whitham, Foggy, Spray and Morrison in the process.

‘Mr Rotary’, the legendary tuner, designer and uber engineer Brian Crighton, will be joining Nation on stage to talk all things rotary and of course, the bikes and the men who rode them. Crighton, also a three-time British champ, was a service engineer at Norton in 1984 and a year later was promoted to R&D. It was there that he realised there was real potential in the company’s 588cc air-cooled rotary. Determined to prove his point, he worked in his free time from the caretaker’s shed, defying the management’s belief that any gains were worthwhile. The rest, as they say, is history.

So that’s one legendary racer, one incredible engineer and four rotary machines live on stage and with you all weekend (where is the venue?). What’s the common theme? John Player Special racing Nortons of course.

About the Eurojumble

The Netley Marsh Eurojumble is one of the UK’s biggest bike autojumbles, making it the ideal destination for traders and visitors alike. Whether you are on the hunt for tyres, parts or oil, there are thousands of bargains to rummage through.

Located near Southampton, this outdoor event gathers visitors from the UK and from far and wide across the continent as motorcycle enthusiasts search for that elusive part, piece or purchase for their next project. You can get the best of both the motorcycle and automotive autojumbles over the weekend – why not head to the Eurojumble on the Friday-Saturday and Beaulieu Autojumble on the Sunday!

The Netley Marsh treasure trove delivers biking goodies and memorabilia which you may not find on the high street, or often in the UK. So if you’re looking for bike parts from overseas, keep your eyes peeled as this is the prime opportunity to pick up those hard to find pieces.

Garage clear out plots

If you’re looking to rehome some of your pre-loved biking possessions, why not have a clear out of your own? From just £20 for the plot on the Saturday, you can raise some funds and make space in your garage for more tinkering.

Camping

Showgoers can camp at Netley Marsh on Thursday August 31, Friday September 1 and Saturday September 2. Campers can enjoy a break away while rummaging through mountains of motorcycle paraphernalia. Entry to the show for one adult is included in the price.

About The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks

The annual off-road show will once again return to the Telford International Centre on February 10-11, 2024. The show welcomes thousands of classic off-road enthusiasts from across the UK, with hundreds of trade and autojumble stands offering a huge range of parts and memorabilia for off-road projects.

Guest of Honour

The Classic Dirt Bike Show is known for attracting the biggest classic off-road icons in the scene. Throughout the weekend, commentator John McCrink will delve into the star’s career highs and lows as they take to the stage at Telford.

2024 guest of honour will be announced soon.

Clubs

Classic off-road clubs are at the heart of the Classic Dirt Bike Show displaying their incredible collection of off-road machines. Club stands are entered into the awards so make sure you catch the awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon to find out which clubs come out on top!

Private Entries

Classic dirt bike enthusiasts will once again flood into the venue at Telford bringing an astounding range of off-road machines from all over the country. All private entry vehicles will be entered into the awards and presented on Sunday afternoon.

Trade

Get stocked up for the season ahead as hundreds of traders will be offering dirt biking gear – from spares, parts and accessories to riding kit and even project bikes if you’re up for a challenge! If you are on the hunt for that missing piece for your off-road project, the likelihood is that we’ll have a trader to help you out.

Autojumble

Pick up some pre-loved parts in the autojumble, starting at 9am both days, and get your hands on that missing piece for your next project.

The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

Celebrating the growing popularity of emerging and modern classics from the 1970s, 80s and now covering the retro-cool bikes of the 90s, the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show has grown in popularity year after year and now regularly welcomes more than 30,000 enthusiasts through its doors. Taking place at the superb Staffordshire County Showground the event features over 900 traders, dealers and autojumble stands offering a wealth of parts and spares for every project.

2023 Guest on Honour… Henry Cole!

There are few bigger names in the world of classic motorcycles than Stafford’s star guest, Henry Cole. Best known worldwide as a TV presenter immersing himself in his lifelong passion for motorcycles and the tinkering and restoring of vintage machines. Henry will be taking to the stage across the weekend with some of his closest friends to talk bikes, bikes and… well, erm… bikes! Riding, running, restoring, touring, owning, selling, competing; perhaps he’ll even tell you about the World Record that he and lifelong friend Allen Millyard set earlier in the year. Yep, a proper, bonafide World Record.

Joining him for the weekend and for your viewing pleasure will be uber-engineering god Allen Millyard, father of many-an incredible creation. Think Viper, Honda 6, The Flying Millyard or even that ridiculously beautiful Kawasaki H2 1000cc, all grafted together in his garage. Finally, Henry’s man-at-arms will also be ‘on the sofa’; nonother than Guy Willison. Affectionately known as Skid and recognised for his television work on The Motorbike Show, Shed and Buried and Find It, Fix It, Flog It, Guy is one of the UK’s most talented motorcycle designers and builders. Just check out his work in partnership with Honda UK at 5fourmotorcycles.com. Tell me you don’t want one!

Live Entertainment

This year’s Stafford Classic Bike Show is just brimming with stuff to see and do. In amongst the thousands of classic bikes and trade stands, we’ve got brilliant live music from the Daisy Belles banging out hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Experience the thrill and excitement of the Stannage Stunt Team as they take centre stage at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show! Led by team manager Aaron Stannage, this internationally renowned team has been captivating audiences worldwide for over 21 years. Established in the year 2000, the Stannage Stunt Team has brought heart-pounding excitement to audiences of all ages. Having performed their jaw-dropping shows all over Europe and the Middle East, the Stannage Stunt Team has left their mark on prestigious events such as the Muscat Festival in Oman, the GT Festival, and the National Day Festival in Bahrain. Now, they bring their incredible talents to The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, ready to deliver a show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to witness the adrenaline-pumping feats of the Stannage Stunt Team at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will leave you breathless and craving more.

Bonhams Auction

This year the two-day mega Autumn features an extraordinary collection of 31 Speedway Motorcycles, reflecting the glory years of a sport, once the second most popular in the UK.

The Forshaw Speedway Collection represents 60 years of speedway history from its beginnings in the 1920s. Led by an exemplary pre-war American duo of a Crocker and an Indian, the collection also includes European solo-style motorcycles, representing great marques such as BSA, Douglas, Norton and Rudge. They are offered with associated memorabilia, including six engines and an extensive selection of race jackets. Having been displayed at the prestigious Haynes Motor Museum for the past 25 years, the collection is now offered with a total high estimate of more than £500,000.

The auction starts at 10am on both days with viewing beforehand and during each day. Access to the auction is with a catalogue which you can buy beforehand or on the day. Just visit www.bonhams.com and head over to the motorcycle section.

There really will be something for everyone, just take a look at these three unique and incredible bikes for sale at the auction

Clubs

Classic Brit bikes, exotic continentals, rare contraptions… the wonderful and expansive mix of club stands packed into the halls at Staffordshire County Showground has it all. A quick browse of the A-Z list and all the big-hitters are there from the likes of the multi-interest VMCC and VJMC through to the specialist owners’ clubs covering marques such as Francis-Barnett, Sunbeam, Velocette and Norton among others.

Private Entries

Owners spend thousands of painstaking hours ensuring their exhibit is in its best possible condition, ready for display and inspection by the crowds and judges. As would be expected at the October show, there is a focus on Japanese machines and marques such as Suzuki, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki and Yamaha all feature heavily. But the likes of Norton, BSA, Cotton and Sunbeam – among others – do provide a British flavour, too. Alongside the machines on the show’s club stands, the private entries will compete for a host of show awards including the coveted Best in Show.

Trade & Autojumble

The Stafford show is the biggest of its kind in the world. Nowhere else on earth will you find so many traders and jumblers come together to offer such a wealth of items available to buy whether it be classic bikes, or the parts, pieces, spares and accessories for them; and you can add to that riding kit, tools, cleaning gear and memorabilia. Trade stands are spread across five large halls – including the huge Main Hall and balcony – so make sure you get your wish list drawn up in advance and give yourself enough time for a good rummage. You’ll need it, too, because outside you have rows and rows of autojumble stalls ready and waiting for you to explore.

GP Paddock

Head out to the Classic Racer GP Paddock where famous race machines of the past are fired up twice each day. Compere Steve Plater and our star guest will be on-hand to give his thoughts on proceedings… that’s when they can get a word in edgeways over the deafening raw of some iconic monsters from racing’s glory days. You can almost smell the Castrol R!

Competition Hall

Appearances can be deceptive; on the outside nothing appears to have changed with the building but ‘never judge a book…’, as the well-known idiom states. The owners of the showground have spent a small fortune on a full revamp of this indoor space, located just next to the firing-up area. It has been completely refurbished, creating a brand new interior. No pillars, no gnarly carpet or crusty bar and no straw… well maybe just a little! It’s allowed us to pack more bikes and more trade into the area, creating the best competition bike area to date, which will complement the massively popular GP Paddock.

From humble beginnings in 1980, the show has grown and evolved into Britain’s greatest annual celebration of all that is best about the motorcycles of yesteryear.

The event is a magnet for enthusiasts, club members and traders alike – attracting thousands from all over the country and beyond. It features the finest themed club displays in the world and there is fierce competition for the much-coveted ‘best stand’ award and cash prize every year.

Dozens of private owners offer up their pride and joy for public scrutiny, including everything from immaculate showroom-condition motorcycles to rusty barn-finds freshly dragged from their decades-long resting place. This accessible show has a genuine family feel – with a host of personal touches that all add to the friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Visitors will also discover that the Bristol show’s retailers have a great deal to offer, with quality autojumble stalls from around the UK nestled alongside purveyors of everything related to the scene. From oils to tools, clothing to spares, painters to welders, The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show is the place to find what you are looking for.

Guest of Honour

Our 2024 guest of honour will be announced soon…

Club Stands

With a friendly atmosphere, Classic Bike Shows’ annual trip to Britain’s southwest is well known for the extravagant exhibitions put on by the local motorcycle clubs who go all out to impress.

It’s not uncommon to see a fully home-made motorcycle garage or club café make an appearance at the show; complete with hand-painted backgrounds, members in fancy dress and tea and coffee on tap! Not to mention their incredible collection of prized motorcycles on display for visitors to get up close and personal to.

Our loyal clubs are at the heart of the show and help make it what it is and what it has been over the years. They work tirelessly to craft the most inspiring stands to provoke interest in their club and their motorcycles, and in turn, keep the classic movement alive. We salute them! So much so, that we offer cash prizes for the top three displays at the show every year.

If you’re a member of a classic motorcycle club and are interested in taking a stand at the show, please get in touch with the team today!

Private Entries

Bristol is also known for its incredible collection of some of the finest examples of privately-owned classic motorcycles in the country. We encourage owners to apply for a space sooner rather than later to ensure that they secure a space in the line-up that without fail attracts hundreds of visitors, photographers and journalists like moths to a flame!

All those who bring their motorcycle along are automatically entered to win a variety of different awards, including the prestigious “Best in Show” prize. Owners of private entries also receive two all-weekend entry wristbands…plus, not to mention, their bike is admired by thousands all weekend!

Trade & Autojumble

This event offers one of the earliest chances of the year for visitors to stock up on classic parts, spares, accessories and riding gear for the season ahead. It’s a very popular date on the motorcycling event calendar, attended by more than 16,000 enthusiasts every year. If you’re looking for a specific part to complete your latest restoration, chances are you’ll find it on one of the trade or autojumble stands at Bristol Bike Show!

Therefore – it’s the perfect place to pitch up with a trade stand and get those early few months of the year off to a great start! If you’re interested in trading at the show, simply get in touch with the team today.

The autojumble at Bristol bike show offers some of the purest classic motorcycle autojumble found in the Southwest of England.

Taking up the majority of the outdoor space at the show, and inside the large Edmund Rack Hall, the autojumble is usually the first stop for the majority of our visitors as soon as they walk through the gates – usually armed with a shopping list!

The show will also host a number of Sunday-only autojumble plots, bringing in more opportunity for visitors to double their number of bargains. If you’re interested in booking one of these pitches, they’re available for just £20. It’s the perfect opportunity for an early garage clear-out!