Event Date: Sunday 18th June 2023
Classic Vehicle Owners – This event is now full to capacity for Classic Vehicles, and we will not be accepting new entries on the day.
Download a list of confirmed Exhibits here – 2023 Exhibitors List
Event Information
The Lakes Charity Classic Vehicle Show is an annual event for the whole family in the English Lake District where you will see hundreds of Classic Vehicles, as well as some fantastic family-friendly trade stands, attractions, entertainment and games – and a diverse range of local caterers – a great way to spend Fathers Day!
The event is scheduled for Sunday 18th June 2023 and for the first time the event will be located in a new venue, the Staveley Recreation Ground, which is located between Windermere and Kendal in Cumbria, UK. The new venue is smaller than our previous Grasmere location, so we are limiting the number of classic vehicles to 175, so entry fo Classic Vehicles is therefore available on a first come first served basis.
Entry Prices to the Show for the General Public
Gates open to the public at 10.30am – the show closes at 4pm. Payment for the general public is taken at the entry gates on the day. Card payment is advised, however there are cash machines available within Staveley village.
- £7 per Visitor
- £15 per Family (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 16 and under)
Dogs are welcome at the event.
Event Location – Recreation Ground, Staveley, LA8 9LN
This year we are re-locating out event to Staveley Recreation Ground, which is on the Main Street in Staveley village between Windermere and Kendal. Sat Nav location for the new location is LA8 9LN.
Event Public Car Parking
Public parking is available in the Old Cricket Field on Back Lane in Staveley, and will be free of charge. Please follow event signage on approach to Staveley.
Parking location post code: LA8 9NX
Parking location What Three Words: ///jets.hikes.clocking
Disabled parking is available onsite at the Staveley Recreation Ground.
Overnight Camping
There are a select few overnight camping spaces available on the Recreation Ground for the night before the Classic Vehicle Show. Advance booking is required and we are charging £20 per vehicle. There are no toilets available onsite , or running water. Anyone camping must arrive between 1pm – 5pm on Saturday 17th June 2023. Book your overnight camping place online using the Register Now button below. Overnight camping pitches are offered on a first-come first served basis.
Supported Charities
This year our supported charity is the Birchall Trust, who will receive a substantial donation from the Windermere & Ambleside Lions Club from the proceeds of the Lakes Charity Classic Vehicle Show 2023.
The charity originally called South Cumbria Rape and Abuse Service (SCRAS), was established by Christine Birchall in 1991 as a community response to the lack of support for rape and sexual abuse victims in the local area. It originally operated as an entirely volunteer based organisation supported by community fundraising. The organisation has successfully developed into an established service provider, whilst still retaining its original ethos and local identity.
All their staff are qualified to the relevant level and counsellors are registered with BACP/BAPT – if required clients can request to view training certificates or accreditation awards to verify competency.
Birchall trust is a registered charity (number: 1109637), and a company limited by guarantee (number: 5424196)
Entry Prices to the Show for the General Public
Gates open to the public at 10.30am – the show closes at 4pm. Payment for the general public is taken at the entry gates on the day. Card payment is advised, however there are cash machines available within Staveley village.
- £7 per Visitor
- £15 per Family (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 16 and under)
Dogs are welcome at the event.
The Lakes Charity Classic Vehicle Show is organized by the Windermere & Ambleside Lions Club.
All proceeds from our event are donated to worthwhile local charitable causes.
Since its inception this Lions event has grown year on year and has attracted some magnificent vehicles, lots of visitors and has helped to raise thousands of pounds for some very worthwhile local charities.
We encourage you to bring the family along for this fun-filled day and see some magnificent classic cars, motor bikes, caravans, trucks and tractors.
On arrival visitors will be given a score sheet to vote for your favourite vehicle across a number of categories – and prizes are awarded based on the public vote
Thanks to this year’s sponsors:
