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Historic Vehicle Gathering in Devon

Historic Vehicle Gathering in DevonUrgent. The date is Saturday 9 July 2011 and then again on Sunday 10 July 2011 so, yes, that is this coming weekend.

I know it’s short notice but it looks like a great day out and not one to be missed. The Crash Box and Classic Car Club of Devon will be displaying an enormous range of classic and nostalgic vehicles from our motoring history at lovely Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter and near to the Exe estuary.

It looks well worth a visit if you can make the venue and if anyone takes photos then please leave a link below for us all to enjoy. While there, of course, a visit to the Castle can be combined with the event to make a pleasurable and enjoyable day out.

For more information on the Historic Vehicle Gathering visit the website here.

And also here for the Castle itself.

Day Out At Beaulieu

BeaulieuAn excellent day out for anyone interested in the country or in transport awaits the visitor to Beaulieu, the home of the National Motor Museum.

Located in the south of England, in the New Forest, it’s between Bournemouth and Southampton and accessed easily from the motorway network that leaves London and runs South. A map is provided on the website along with all the information necessary for whatever means of transport you use.

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Day Out Elvaston Castle Steam Rally Derby

Elvaston Steam RallyBefore you start wondering, yes, it does have some 60s cars but it’s called Elvaston Castle Steam Rally and takes place at lovely Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire on the 2 and 3 of July 2011 so this a definite day for the diary.

The castle can be easily found four miles south-east of Derby and comprises a castle along with over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens and is worth a visit just for that! However, present on the weekend will be some old steam traction engines and a vintage and classic car display along with motorcycles. In addition there is a model show, a variety of market stalls, entertainment for children and similar activities so it sounds like a good place to go on a sunny Summer weekend.

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Co Durham Day Out At Weardale Railway

Weardale_Railway_day_outAnother steam railway day out and this time for our friends in the lovely North of England in County Durham at the Weardale Railway.

We featured the railway last year and, for those who don’t know, the Weardale Railway is founded on an old and previously disused branch line that runs from Bishop Auckland and follows the River Wear west to Eastgate-in-Weardale, a distance of approximately 18.7 miles.  In itself, the route is a lovely one but there are many attractions this year that make it an ideal day out.

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Day Out On The North Norfolk Railway ‘The Poppy Line’

Running 10.5 miles from my favourite town, Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast, the ‘Poppy Line’ is a major Spring and Summer attraction that you just can’t afford to miss.

In existence since 1887, the North Norfolk Railway offers a trip through a delightful area of North Norfolk, part of which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. A link to the Home Page is here.

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Day Out – 1960s Weekend Llangollen Railway

LLANGOLLEN_WEEKEND_day_out_railway_60sAfter the success of last year, make a note in your diary, Saturday and Sunday 30th and 31st July 2011 there is a 60s themed event at the lovely Llangollen Railway in Clywd LL20 8SN.

This event includes a beer festival with live 60′s music from a proper 60s era tribute band and a fabulous transport display of 60′s era and similar classic vehicles. I know that both of these will be popular with Sixties Britain readers!

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Days Out At Lichfield, Staffs: Cars In The Park

Cars_in_the_park_day_outCars in the Park is a car event held at lovely Beacon Park, Lichfield, Staffs on Saturday and Sunday 2nd and 3rd of July 2011.

According to the website – url below – the event is organised by The Rotary Club of Lichfield with proceeds spread over a number of local, national and international good causes. Camping is available and car parking is on an area adjacent to the park and more details are shown on the website.

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Days Out Classic Motor Show November 2010

classic_car_show_birminghamThis is advance notice for a day out that features a veritable feast of classic cars and is not to be missed.

The Classic Motor Show this year is at the NEC on the outskirts of Birmingham and is set for the 12 to 14 of November 2010. This is very much advance notice so get your diaries out and choose one of the days above: according to my calendar, it runs from a Friday to a Sunday.

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