YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE

Hundreds of classics, many of which will be restored during the show, will be joined by celebrities and experts to make for a packed weekend at the NEC. Navigate the many demonstrations, talks and stands this weekend with our guide

The UK’s fastest-growing classic car show (and, the organisers claim, the friendliest) returns for its fourth year. The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, is at the NEC once again on 23-25 March. More than 25,000 visitors came to see more than 1000 classics on display last year, and there’ll be just as many cars this year.

There will be more than 150 car clubs in attendance who will be displaying cars, and many will be actively working on projects during the show too, with demonstrations ranging from small maintenance jobs to full-blown restorations. Saturday evening will see the Classic

Car Weekly- supported National Car Club Awards reward the heroes of Britain’s classic car movement, while back in the exhibition halls there’ll be the Practical Classics stage, celebrity Q&As, the autojumble, barn find displays and the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership awards.

In short, there’s a huge amount to see and if you’re truly bewitched by all the classic machinery around you, both Classic Car Auctions’ sale and the trader village will give you the chance to take a big part of the show home with you…

ON THE DOOR TICKET PRICES

Adult/senior (16+): £21 Child (5-15): £14 Child (under 5): Free Family pass (2 adults & 3 children 5-15): £48

Weekend pass (Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday): £35 3-day pass: £53 Parking at the NEC is £12 and is not collected by the show’s organisers.