2024

Trentham Gardens

INFORMATION AND BOOKING

Classic & Retro Show

The Trentham Estate, Stone Road,
Trentham, Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire, ST4 8JG

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Sunday 15th September 2024

General Public Entry: 10am to 4pm

General admission tickets available in advance via the Trentham Gardens website or at the Trentham Gardens entry gate on the day – please click the button below to be redirected to Trentham’s website

Exhibitor Entry: 7.30am to 10am – no exhibitor entry to show field after 10am

 

Discounted exhibitor tickets available in advance (£4) via this website – must arrive between 7.30am and 10am. Discounted exhibitor entry ticket includes: Vehicle, driver, 1 adult passenger, any number of children. Additional adult passengers can pay £5pp on the day.

Exhibitors arriving after 10am will be charged the normal Trentham Gardens entry price and will need to park in the public parking area. Please ensure you arrive before 10am if you want to exhibit your vehicle. 

Set in the beautiful grounds of Trentham Gardens, the Trentham Gardens Classic & Retro Show is not to be missed!

There will be a large number of static displays to see, as well as a show arena hosting stunning parades. Vehicles include saloons, sports, American, commercial, military and classic motorcycles. Our team of judges will be in attendance to select our winners with an award ceremony taking place in the arena around 3pm. Motoring history will be brought to life for all the family to enjoy! 

Our live arena will include the now famous ‘Decibel Duel’, where owners compete to find the loudest car of the show, the arena will host a series of parades and interviews. 

Some of our oldest cars will be displayed along the main boulevard, with Italian classics taking their place in the gorgeous Italian Gardens. 

There will children’s entertainment and live vintage music, as well as a DJ playing 50s, 60s and 70s hits throughout the day. We will put on a range of hot food options, and the Trentham Gardens cafe will also be open throughout the show. You can also browse the many fantastic shopping stalls, with traders offering a wide range of lovely items. 

The Trentham Gardens shopping village will also be open throughout the event, and entry includes access to the gardens and playground. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Exhibitors can pre-book their heavily discounted ticket using the booking button below – this means they will be charged £4 per vehicle (including driver, passenger and any number of children). Pre-booked exhibitors may bring additional adult passengers, who will be charged £5pp on the day. Pre-booked Exhibitors must arrive between 7.30am and 10am, in order to use their advance ticket. Exhibitors arriving after 10am, even with an advance ticket, will not be able to access the show fields. 

Exhibitor vehicles should please remain in place from entry until 4pm. Our team of judges will be in attendance to select our winners with an award ceremony taking place in the arena around 3pm.

Public parking:
FREE
Public Opening Times:
10am-4pm
Pre-booked Exhibitors & Clubs (£4):
Entry from 7.30am to 10am ONLY
Award Ceremony:
3pm
Dogs Welcome:
Must be on lead

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BOOK TICKETS NOW (OR BUY ON THE DAY)

GENERAL
ADMISSION
TICKETS

INDIVIDUAL
EXHIBITOR
TICKETS (Non-Club)

IF YOU ARE PART OF A CLUB STAND PLEASE USE THE CLUB TICKETS BUTTON ON THE RIGHT!

Exhibit your vehicle as an individual & enjoy a fantastic day surrounded by fellow enthusiasts.

This is not the correct button for individual Club stand members – to park on a club stand, please use the button on the right.

EXHIBITOR: £4
PRICE PER VEHICLE
(INC. DRIVER & PASSENGER, PLUS ANY NUMBER OF CHILDREN)

Entry strictly from 7.30am – 10am ONLY.

VEHICLE
CLUB
TICKETS (Group or Individual Club Members)

ALL CLUB MEMBERS BOOK HERE! PLEASE DO NOT USE THE INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITOR BUTTON IF YOU WANT TO PARK ON A CLUB STAND.

Be part of a club stand and exhibit together – enjoy a great day out as a group.

This button is for booking a Club stand, or for booking an individual Club member place on a booked Club stand.

EXHIBITOR: £4
PRICE PER VEHICLE
(INC. DRIVER & PASSENGER, PLUS ANY NUMBER OF CHILDREN)

Entry strictly from 7.30am – 10am ONLY

APPLY
AS A
VENDOR

Why not apply to trade as a vendor and enjoy reaching a new audience?

VENDORS: PRICES VARY
(PRICE PER PITCH
INC. 2 X STAFF TICKETS)

Entry from 6am – 9am only – no admission after 9am

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Marshall McLuhan