Classic Bike Show & Jumble at Ardingly on Sunday 25th October completes Elk Promotions’ calendar of events for 2026.
The Ardingly Classic Bike Show & Jumble returns to the South of England Showground on Sunday 25th October 2026, with a vintage & veteran theme.
Rounding off Elk Promotions’ calendar of events, it’s the last major gathering of the year in the South East, and a final chance for riders, restorers and collectors to enjoy a proper day out among like-minded enthusiasts before the bikes are tucked away for winter, and to stock up on everything needed to keep busy in the workshop until spring.
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This year’s event has a vintage & veteran theme, with hands-on demos in the Stockmans Building, where a long-standing Sunbeam MCC club member shares his maintenance tips and demos on a veteran Douglas.
As part of a drive to welcome youngsters into the world of classic bikes, there’s a £100 cash prize on offer in the Next Gen Award, sponsored by Surface Monkey.
And for people considering buying or selling a motorcycle at auction, Iconic Auctioneers will be offering free valuations to visitors.
The halls and grounds will be packed with the usual variety of club stands, private show entries and traders, with much of the action under cover to ensure a great day out whatever the autumn weather brings.
Motorcycles can be entered online at www.elkpromotions.co.uk/show-your-bikeand a free pass will be emailed for both owner and machine. All pre-1980 makes and models are welcome.
For those looking to line up projects for the winter, the all-motorcycle autojumble and trade stands offer plenty of choice, in the main Jubilee Hall and outdoors. ‘Workshop Clear-Out’ stalls are available to pre-book, while the free-to-display ‘BikeMart’ area is perfect for anyone looking to buy or sell complete machines.
As always, a selection of hand-picked caterers will be on site to keep visitors fuelled.
Camping tickets are available for those wanting to make a weekend of it. A camping pitch allows access to the showground from 5pm on Saturday and includes Earlybird admission on Sunday. Camping tickets are priced at £20 for one person or £30 for two people, plus booking fee, and include admission to the event. Children aged 15 and under camp free. Bookings close at midnight on Friday 23rd October 2026, via https://ticketlab.co.uk/promoter/elk-promotions.co.uk
The South of England Showground is located at Ardingly, near Gatwick, RH17 6TL – just eight miles from junction 10 of the M23. Parking is free and well-behaved dogs are welcome, and the large, fairly level site offers a mixture of indoor and outdoor standing.
Adult admission remains just £7, with accompanied children under 16 admitted free. Earlybird tickets, valid from 8am, are priced at £10. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or on the day, with payment accepted by cash or card.
Tickets and full event info can be found at www.elk-promotions.co.uk.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
