2026
APRIL
11 - 12 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRounds 2 & 3 - Shelsley Walsh
Paul Baker
14 - 17 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: Daffodil Mid-Week Event This popular Norfolk based 3 night event is entering its 34th year. Staying at the Heacham Manor Hotel, with planned drives to Thurston Steam Engine Collection, and Sandringham House and Gardens. Event is fully subscribed, but please contact Jonathan to be added to the wait list.
Jonathan Woodrow
26 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: Drive It DayJoin us for a breakfast meet at the historic Bovingdon Airfield, once home to both the USAAF and RAF, now home to priavtely owned film studios. After the airfield meet, the run continues through the Hertfordshire countryside to a lunch stop. Opportunity to buy your optional national FBHV event plate with all proceeds going to Childline NSPCC.
Peter Freeman T: 07899 885959
26 NORTHERN CENTRE: Drive It Day - CheshireMeeting again at the Lambing Shed, Knutsford, at 9:30am on Sunday 26th April for bacon butties (alternatives available) followed by a 65 mile drive around the southwest Cheshire country lanes before heading to the Tollemache Arms near Tarporley for a bespoke Lasagne lunch (vegetarian available) at 1pm.
Douglas McClymont
26 NORTHERN CENTRE: Drive It Day - North EastThe Northeast team are planning to join the MGCC on their annual Cobweb Run Drive It Day. Often oversubscribed so contact Murray now for details and to book.
Murray Shand T: 07850 286099
26 NORTHERN CENTRE: Drive It Day - YorkshireMeet at Bolton Abbey Tea Rooms from 9am to leave at 10am to Appletreewick, Grassington, Littondale and Malham for lunch at The Bull Inn, Broughton, Nr. Skipton. This is a drive of 50 miles.
Jeff Hollinshead T: 07800 974418
26 NORTHERN CENTRE: Drive It Day - ScotlandStill at the planning stage but initial thoughts are to meet at Dobbies Livingston (just off the M8) and head south towards Upper Tweedale and on to a lunch stop.
Richard Spalding
26 NORTHERN CENTRE: Drive It Day - North WalesBy popular demand - starting at the Tweedmill for coffee and sign on before heading out into the countryside enroute to the Old Stag Inn for lunch.
John & Jill Bowman
26 MIDLANDS CENTRE: Drive It DayWe are organising two DiD events, one in the Warwickshire-Worcestershire area and one in the Staffs-Leics-Derby area. Both events are detailed on the Midlands website with a booking form for both. The entry fee will cover the cost of an official rally plate with all proceeds going to the NSPCC Childline.
David Broughton T: 07740 043244
26 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: FBHVC National Drive It Day.
Dave Griffin T: 07919 292386
26 EASTERN CENTRE: Drive It DayJoin us for lunch at the Surlingham Ferry House, Ferry Road, Surlingham, Norfolk, NR14 7AR. Start from where you like and arrive by 12:00 Midday. Please email Joanna Hill by 20/04/2026 to let her know you are attending.
Joanna Hill
26 NORTHERN CENTRE: Drive It DayVarious Drive It Day events in Cheshire, North Wales, Yorkshire, Scotland and Northumbria. See Northern Centre website for more details.
Centre Reps
26 NEW FOREST CENTRE: Drive It Day. We plan to start again at Bill Rawles Classic Cars (Old Park Road, Bishops Sutton, SO24 0JG) with a drive in the easterly direction to our lunch stop. In aid of Childline and NSPCC, organised by the FBHVC and their income is via Event Plates.
David Peaty T: 07802 381501
26 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: Drive It Day
southerncounties@austinhealeyclub.com
MAY
1 - 4 NORTHERN CENTRE: May Bank Holiday WeekendThis year we return to the Lake District, based at the Netherwood Hotel & Spa in Grange-over-Sands. Although the event is nearly full, experience has shown that there will always be some cancellations. If you are interested in attending, please get in touch.
Paul Johnson
1 - 3 MIDLANDS CENTRE: Donington Historic Festival50% discount off advance prices for all ticket types for drivers and passengers when you book to bring a display vehicle for the club's stand. Tickets see Midlands Website.
Robin Astle T: 01455 822667
2 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRound 4 - Goodwood
Paul Baker
4 NORTHERN CENTRE: Gawsworth Hall Classic Car ShowBeautiful setting for the NW season opener. Join us for this splendid show with a garden party atmosphere and informal concours. All entry tickets must be pre-booked direct with Gawswoth Hall full details at gawsworthhall.com. As this conflicts with the May Bank Holiday weekend this year, there are no plans to have a formal club stand so go ahead and make your own booking but please advise Jonathan Pilkington if you are attending.
Jonathan Pilkington
10 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: Fawley Hill Railway and MuseumFawley Hill is the private estate of Sir William and Lady McAlpine in the heart of the English countryside. It is home to a restored Victorian railway station, the steepest standard gauge railway track in the world, a railway museum and over 20 species of animals.
James Ansell T: 07788 590703
17 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Kemble AutotestFor more information please contact Paul Mead.
Paul Mead T: 01793 695733 or 07749 244100
17 - 20 MIDLANDS CENTRE: Midweek Break - SalisburyStaying at The Riverside Hotel, Salisbury, SP2 8JN. Three night stay with planned excursions. For details and booking form see Midlands Website.
David Broughton T: 07740 043244
23 - 24 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRounds 5 & 6 - Prescott
Paul Baker
24 NEW FOREST CENTRE: New Members DayWe are organising an Afternoon Tour and Tea at Goodwood House. This is currently limited to 30 persons (15 cars) at a price of £37.50pp.
David Tofts T: 01425 477686
25 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: Staplefield Classic Car ShowA low key country car show which also includes a flower show, best, or worst, behaved pooch contest and various stalls. We’ll have a gazebo for protection from the blazing sun and the usual cheery crowd will be there. Please let me know if you are coming, as limited numbers.
Nick Varlow T: 07891 090805
25 EASTERN CENTRE: Sandringham Pageant of Motoring.
Joanna Hill
28 Pembrey Track DayThe Austin Healey Club of France invites you to register for their track day at the Pembrey Circuit, Llaneelli in Wales. Thursday 28th May 2026. For more information, contact Rodney. Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis. Priority will be given to UK Healey Club members.
Rodney Manners T: 075 41 51 75 63
29 - 1 NORTHERN CENTRE: Chasin' the HaggisAfter several years’ gap The AHC Scottish Area will be returning to the Scottish Highlands for CHASIN’ THE HAGGIS in 2026!! A 3-day tour will start near Stirling and be based at The Loch Ness Hotel in Drumnadrochit for three nights from Friday 29th May to Monday 1st June 2026. Two loop runs are planned in the beautiful, scenic, habitat of THE HAGGIS on the Saturday and Sunday. Event is currently full. Contact Richard to be placed on the waiting list.
Richard Spalding
31 - 3 NATIONAL: International Healey Meeting 2026. IHM 2026 will be hosted in Royal Windsor at the De Vere Beaumont hotel. Taking in Windsor Castle, a Thames boat trip and a visit to Brooklands. For full details and to register your interest visit healey-weekend.com
Thames Valley Centre
JUNE
1 EASTERN CENTRE: New Members BBQDate and location to be confirmed.
Joanna Hill
6 - 7 NORTHERN CENTRE: Classic & Performance Car Spectacular. At Tatton Park.
Mike Stonier T: 07941757648
6 - 7 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRounds 7 & 8 - Harewood
Paul Baker
6 - 7 NORTHERN CENTRE: Harewood Hill ClimbIn conjunction with HealeySport.
Murray Shand T: 07850 286099
10 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Noggin ChangeChipping Campden Classic Car Meeting.
Dave Boyles T: 07778 952825
21 - 24 NEW FOREST CENTRE: “Forest of Dean” Tour. Based at the ‘Royal Lodge Hotel’ at Symonds Yat, we are planning a tour of the Forest of Dean with opportunities to visit points of interest and enjoy the forest roads. Including a visit to ‘Westons’ Cider makers, and a ‘Kingfisher’ River Wye trip. Booking is now closed.
Jim Finch T: 07796 965971
26 - 29 NORTHERN CENTRE: Bolesworth.
Steve Higginson
JULY
1 EASTERN CENTRE: Summer PicnicDate and Location to be confirmed.
Joanna Hill
2 - 5 NORTHERN CENTRE: Bolesworth 2.
Steve Higginson
3 - 5 NEW FOREST CENTRE: Thruxton Retro Race Day. Club stand. Discount code and booking instuctions in Members' Area of National Website.
David Tofts T: 01425 477686
8 NORTHERN CENTRE: Churton Valley Drive.
Jonathan Pilkington
11 NEW FOREST CENTRE: Wheels and Wings. Once again we will be going to this exciting event at Middle Wallop with a Club Stand. Last year some of you were disappointed as it was fully booked. The booking portal has opened early November so book straight away as it is likely to be overbooked very quickly.
David Tofts T: 01425 477686
11 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRound 9 - Lydden Hill
Paul Baker
11 - 12 NORTHERN CENTRE: Glamis CastleTBC.
Ian Walker T: 07740 148881
11 Stow On The Wold Motor ShowSaturday July 11th on the QEII Field & Stow Square. Full details available at stowmc.org
Colin Gibson T: 07792 545575
15 - 16 NORTHERN CENTRE: Yorkshire EleganceAt Grantley Hall. Full details to follow.
Jeff Hollinshead T: 07800 974418
18 - 19 MIDLANDS CENTRE: Shelsley Walsh Classic NostalgiaClub display area and ticket discount. Select "The Austin Healey Club" when booking on the Shelsley Walsh website.
Ian Thomas T: 07496 194449
18 - 19 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Shelsey Walsh Classic Race Meeting.
Dave Boyles T: 07778 952825
18 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: Orchard Restorations Open DayA longstanding popular event with around 30+ cars attending. Rob Law, of Orchard Restorations, throws the workshop doors open to reveal a range of interesting, mainly Healey, restorations, repairs and service work on the go. Always a good BBQ and good company. Please email Rob that you are coming so that he can cater for numbers.
Rob Law
19 NORTHERN CENTRE: Newby Hall Historic Vehicle RallyOrganised by NECPWA. The largest one day show in the North Of England. Booking via the necpwa.org website. When you have confirmation of your booking please let Jeff know so that he can liaise with the organisers to arrange for a group pitch.
Jeff Hollinshead T: 07800 974418
19 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Kemble AutotestFor more information please contact Paul Mead.
Paul Mead T: 01793 695733 or 07749 244100
19 EASTERN CENTRE: Kimbolton Classic Car Show.
Joanna Hill
22 Classics on the CommonRotary Club of Harpenden - Midweek Event. Wednesday July 22nd. Full details at www.classicsonthecommon.com
Event Organisers
26 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: Summer Picnic (ideal for new members). Jeff very generously hosts this annual event, which allows us to join MG club friends, to drive over his lawn, sit under a gazebo (as required!) and enjoy a summer’s day with BYO picnic in good company. A great opportunity for new members to meet others in a very relaxed setting. Please contact Jeff to let him know you are coming.
Jeff Snell T: 01342 719427
30 NORTHERN CENTRE: Bowcliffe & BeaulieuTBC.
Brian Slingsby T: 07831 372023
31 - 2 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Gloucestershire Vintage Extravaganza. South Cerney.
Paul Mead T: 01793 695733 or 07749 244100
AUGUST
1 EASTERN CENTRE: Ely Classic Car ShowTBC. Organised by the Cambridge & District Classic Car Club.
Joanna Hill
1 - 2 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRounds 10 & 11 - Gurston Down
Paul Baker
1 - 2 NORTHERN CENTRE: Hebden Bridge Vintage WeekendSunday is the best day for our era of cars. Booking via hebdenbridge-vintageweekend.org.uk. When you have confirmation of your booking please let Jeff know so that he can liaise with the organisers to arrange for a group pitch.
Jeff Hollinshead T: 07800 974418
2 EASTERN CENTRE: Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Car Show.
Joanna Hill
9 NORTHERN CENTRE: Classics Over Sands.
Phil Kershaw
14 - 16 MIDLANDS CENTRE: Car Club FestThree Counties Showground, Malvern. Details & Booking Information see Midlands Website. See Members' Area for discount code.
Robert & Linda Kemp T: 01283 760434
15 - 16 NORTHERN CENTRE: Classic & Retro Car Revival. At Tatton Park.
Mike Stonier T: 07941757648
15 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: Capel Classic Car ShowA big show- over 700 cars last year, along with Parts stands, a flower show, a good choice of eats, drinks etc with a good atmosphere. You will need to book via the Capel 2026 website when created, stating that you are an AHC member so that you are allocated to our stand.
Nick Varlow T: 07891 090805
16 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: Sunday Pub Lunch and Cotswold Scupture ParkStarting at the Classic Car Café at Bibury we combine a summer drive out in your Healey to visit the Cotswold Sculpture Park and a Sunday lunch stop at a country pub.
Barry Marsh T: 01844 342657 or 07702 864054
22 - 23 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRounds 12 & 13 - Snetterton 100
Paul Baker
23 NORTHERN CENTRE: Dalemain.
Murray Shand T: 07850 286099
29 - 31 NORTHERN CENTRE: Oulton Park Gold CupA weekend of classic racing at Oulton Park Circuit in Cheshire. Club stand. Full details of how to book are given in the Members' Area of the national website.
Trevor Gammage T: 07802 645898
30 EASTERN CENTRE: Little Gransden Air and Car Show.
Joanna Hill
31 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Pershore Plum Festival.
Tony Alden T: 07786 000921
31 - 9 NEW FOREST CENTRE: Foray France XI. Including Abbey Mont-Saint-Michel, Manoir de l'Automobile Loheac, Carnac, river trips and good food, good wine, good company. The booking form contains more detail and is now available on our website.
David Tofts T: 01425 477686
SEPTEMBER
1 EASTERN CENTRE: Kings Lynn Heritage Day & Classic Car ShowDate TBC.
Joanna Hill
9 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: AGM. The Bent Arms, 98 High St, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2HP.
Carolyn Woodrow
12 - 13 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Castle Combe Autumn Classic.
Rob Hudson T: 07988 649122
12 - 13 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: Kop Hill ClimbTaking place in the beautiful Chilterns, this is a hill climb festival with a difference- it’s a chance to get up close and personal with some amazing and rare cars and bikes, as well as enjoying the food, stalls and live music. Register to join AHC car display area in the dedicated paddock car club area. Raising thousands of pounds for local causes.
Richard Kidson T: 07770 920838
12 - 13 Ian Cox Memorial TrophyA dedicated Austin Healey race will feature at Castle Combe’s Autumn Classic on September 12/13th with the event promoted as the Ian Cox Memorial Trophy, in memory of the Healey 3000 racer who passed away in 2024. As promoter Derek Burles said: ‘We already have entries in each of the 3 classes – 3000s, 100s and Sprites – and Castle Combe provides the perfect venue for those who both race and enjoy the spectacle of these iconic and popular cars’. Details of the race and hospitality, together with entry forms, are available by email.
Derek Burles
17 - 20 NORTHERN CENTRE: Welsh WeekendFri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th. Thu 17th optional. Details to be confirmed.
John & Jill Bowman
19 - 20 NORTHERN CENTRE: Cholmondeley 1000 ClassicsTBC.
Mike Stonier T: 07941757648
26 - 27 NORTHERN CENTRE: Loton Park Hill ClimbIn conjunction with HealeySport.
Murray Shand T: 07850 286099
26 - 27 HEALEYSPORT CENTRE: Speed ChampionshipRounds 14 & 15 - Loton Park
Paul Baker
27 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE: Kemble AutotestFor more information please contact Paul Mead.
Paul Mead T: 01793 695733 or 07749 244100
NOVEMBER
1 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE: London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Jeff Snell T: 01342 719427
3 NORTHERN CENTRE: Skittles ChallengeTBC.
Mike Stonier T: 07941757648
14 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: AGMThe Annual General Meeting provides a chance to have your say on the running of our club and its events. Followed by a buffet lunch.
Richard Kidson T: 07770 920838
29 NEW FOREST CENTRE: Laying Up Supper. Further details to follow.
David Tofts T: 01425 477686
DECEMBER
16 THAMES VALLEY CENTRE: Christmas MealChristmas lunch at a local independent premium pub.
Val Karruck T: 07421 034620
2027
JUNE
14 - 20 European Healey Meeting 2027. The Netherlands will proudly host the seventh European Healey Meeting in June 2027. This exceptional event, held only once every four years, promises to be an unforgettable experience for Healey drivers and enthusiasts across Europe and beyond. See europeanhealeymeeting.com
Event Organisers