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Lavenham Classics update

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Hello from the Lavenham Classics (LC) team, we hope the year has got off to a good start for you all.

The Lavenham Classic motor show will be back this summer, so please add 30th August 2026 to your diary.

 Lavenham Classics 2025

A huge thank you to those of you who joined us last August to exhibit or attend as a visitor. 

The event attracted over 200 superb vehicles and was blessed with fair weather. 

Car clubs included Alvis Owner Club, Essex Jaguar, 1066 and East Anglian Practical Classics.

The food and drinks went down well, and the entertainment,from Ronan Williams and JD The Soul Machine, wasuplifting.

From exhibitors, visitors and those paying for car parking, the event made £3,600 profit for the Lavenham Community Council, which helps fund local needs across the village.

We had a wide range of vehicles on display, proving that the event offers something for every one of all ages.

2025 was the first year we went digital, with tickets available via Eventbrite. We’d love to hear your feedback on how this worked for you. We did recognise some drawbacks on the day, but it certainly was a big help in managing the numbers attending and saved us money and time. 

And it attracted people from as far afield as Exter and North-West England, although most exhibitors remain local to East Anglia, which is as it should be.

This year’s entry forms will be made available from April onwards, and we will most likely use Eventbrite again. Please watch out for the newsletter announcing that entries are open!

Watch out for more stories on our exhibitors and the fact that the car show is in its 3rd decade.

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Our 2022 event

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Lavenham Classics 2022 was a great success with fabulous weather and an oversubscribed number of entries, resulting in £3,200 being passed to local charities.

Bruce Goddard, event organiser (2017 to 2022) adds: “I moved into Lavenham in 2016 and as a lifelong classic car enthusiast/collector/racer volunteered to put on a car show for the charity when the Carnival ceased.

The event is now focused on being a lower-key village event with a relaxed atmosphere and the last few years’ events, despite covid, have managed to attract a wonderful range of vehicles and good visitor numbers. And, as importantly, has raised much-needed funds for our local charities.”

2021 show overview

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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 show – over 300 vehicles, lots of visitors, and the weather was fine (if cloudy at times).

There was food and refreshments in abundance from our local Lavenham Butchers and other suppliers including Bar Rumba and Sweet Meats in their Good Food Army comber ice-cream van.

All in all, the event, thanks to entrants and the visitors, raised £3,250 which will go to various village charities administered by Lavenham Community Council.

Check out some photos from the event:

Lavenham Classics 2021

Latest News about Lavenham Classics motor show 2021

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We are already for this year’s event on Sunday 29th August 2021 (11am to 4pm)

After last year’s successful, social-distanced event, planning for this year’s August motor show is all on track.

Due to take place on the August Bank Holiday Sunday, unless government guidance changes, we are now unable to accept further entries.

However, provisional entries already advised as being accepted will still be accommodated if the entry forms are sent in before July 16th 2021

Passes are due to be issued in early August as per usual.

Visitors are welcome to attend the event – there will be food, refreshments and a bar available.

2020 a great success

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The 2020 event, despite the restrictions of being Covid compliant and the usual uncertainties concerning Bank Holiday weather, proved to be a resounding success.
Hosted for the fourth year running on August Bank Holiday Sunday, a limited number of (140) cars were displayed, Lavenham retailers sold food and refreshments, the sun made an appearance and the rain stayed away!

Over £2,000 was raised for local charities so we thank everyone who took part and contributed to its success in 2020.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

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A brief update to confirm that the 2020 event is still scheduled to take place this Sunday.

Given the current pandemic restrictions the layout of displayed vehicles will be different to previous years in order to provide increased distancing between entrants.

Sanitising stations will be in evidence and all food & drink vendors will be operating strictly controlled social distancing and hygiene standards.

The wearing of face masks is optional but recommended – certainly they will be needed if venturing to the village shops.

Please come dressed as appropriate for the (hopefully good) weather and do remember to observe “social distancing ”throughout the event.

2020 – Event still happening if possible…

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Dear fellow classic vehicle enthusiast,

I hope that you and your families and friends are keeping safe during these challenging times.

Given the restrictions on meeting in public places and the requirements for social distancing, amongst the other myriad of Government guidelines, I thought that I should update you on the current situation regarding Lavenham Classics.

It is still my intention to hold the event, albeit with some revisions and being mindful that Covid 19 control methods are a moving feast.

In anticipation of the further easing of movement & meeting restrictions I intend to keep the event scheduled unless I have no alternative but to cancel it. I am hopeful of it being a celebration of the return to some sort of normality.

Thus for this year there will be a strict “Entry by issued ticket only” policy in order that entry numbers can be contained within the available space whilst delivering safe distancing between entrants. For this reason there is no entry cut-off date, first come, first served will apply.

Therefore please do get your entry forms in if you wish to attend.

Lavenham Classics in front of the church tower

The event is organised on behalf of Lavenham Community Council, a registered charity, who will process your entry in the usual way: cashing your entry cheque upon receipt and issuing tickets during early August.

IF the event does have to be cancelled then full refunds will be issued immediately.

[As a result of feedback from last year I am delighted to announce that the award winning Lavenham Butchers are providing the catering this year, supported by our usual bar and ice cream providers].

Enjoy your classic vehicles and most of all, keep safe.

Bruce Goddard

www.lavenhamclassics.com

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