East Molesey, Surrey, United Kingdom2026-09-04 to 2026-09-06
About This Event
Held at Royal Palace venues since 2012 to mark HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee — the only UK concours staged annually within Royal Palace grounds. Around 60 hand-selected vehicles in the formal courtyards and gardens of Hampton Court Palace, with owners voting on Best of Show rather than judges. A Club Trophy, a two-day driving tour, and prestige automotive partner displays complete the programme.
What to Expect
Eighty of the world's rarest cars gathered in Hampton Court's Fountain Gardens
Owners vote to determine Best of Show instead of judges
Club Trophy features UK car clubs judged by independent experts
Special displays include women-only Levitt Concours and Thirty Under 30 Concours
More than 500 rare classic cars on display across three days
Best Way to Experience It
Fountain Garden positions you among sixty hand-selected main concours entries
Fortnum & Mason picnics can be pre-ordered for the palace gardens
Good to Know
Historic Royal Palace members receive 50% discount except Friday
Hampton Court station is five minutes' walk with trains every 30 minutes from London Waterloo
On-site parking available first-come basis, paid by card only
Event runs Friday and Saturday until 18:00, Sunday until 17:30
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value historic venues — 15th edition within Hampton Court Palace's 60-acre formal courtyards and gardens, Grade I listed Tudor/Baroque architectural backdrop, exclusive UK concours held annually at Royal venues.
Best fit if you enjoy structured competition — winner selected by fellow owners' votes rather than judge panel, Club Trophy competition earns place in following year's main concours, peer-recognition format unique among UK events.
Best fit if you value family-inclusive gatherings — children's concours with scaled vehicles, 30 Under 30 category spotlighting young collectors, £35.70 child tickets make three-day event accessible across generations with premium £112.20 adult admission.
Not ideal if you prefer driving-focused events — static display format emphasizes preservation and presentation rather than track sessions or demonstration runs, focuses on coachwork elegance and restoration craftsmanship over performance driving experiences.
Tags
Car DisplayPublic Transit AccessThree-Day Eventheritage / historic vehicle displayconcours d'eleganceMerchandiseBeginner FriendlyVIP HospitalityBarclub stand / car club areaSupercars & Exoticsguided tours availableInternational EventFood VillageStatic DisplaysFestival AtmosphereFamily Friendly
