15 ways to enjoy Drive-It Day 2022

Join in the fun

Sunday 24 April 2022 will mark the 17th annual Drive-It Day, organised by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.

First run in 2005, the day celebrates the One Thousand Mile Run, held in 1900 to prove the viability of the motor car, whilst also raising awareness of the classic car movement in the UK.

Crucially, the day also supports the NSPCC’s Childline, which provides support and counselling for children experiencing difficulties. Fundraising plates can be purchased on the Drive-It Day website here.

Want to join in? Buy your plate and then read on to check out some of the events happening up and down the UK for Drive-It Day 2022.

1. British Motor Museum 

Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ

The excellent British Motor Museum will reserve parking spaces outside the front of the building during its 10am to 5pm opening hours for cars participating in Drive-It Day.

What’s more, it is offering a £2 discount on museum admission if booked in advance with the code ‘DRIVEITDAY’.

All the details can be found here.

2. Drive-It Day Scotland Tour

Deanston Distillery, Teith Road, Deanston, FK16 6AG to Inveraray Castle, Inveraray, PA32 8XE

For the 10th year running, Classic Car Tours will be organising a road trip around some of the best roads Scotland has to offer this Drive-It Day.

Starting at Deanston Distillery in Doune at 9:30am, the drive will head through Braco, Comrie, Loch Earn, Crainlarich and Glen Orchy before finishing at the magnificent Inveraray Castle.

Limited to 30 cars, participants can sign up here.

3. Bicester Heritage Scramble

Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8AL

Bicester’s ever-popular spring Sunday Scramble sold out almost immediately when tickets went on sale back in January, so this season’s Scramble will take place over two days, on 23-24 April.

With each Scramble growing bigger than the last, hundreds of classics are expected to gather on the former RAF base from 9am until 4pm each day – and expect quality as well as quantity, an eclectic selection and a great atmosphere.

Saturday tickets are still available, but selling fast. Find out more here – and use the postcode OX26 5HA for sat-nav.

4. Hagerty UK HQ run to Bicester Heritage Scramble with Mike Brewer

Hagerty HQ, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7TB to Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8AL

Speaking of the Bicester Heritage Scramble, classic car insurance specialist Hagerty will celebrate this year’s Drive-It Day with a 100-strong run from its HQ in Towcester, near Silverstone, to the Sunday Scramble. Participants will meet at 8am, before leaving for Bicester at 9am.

Those who sign up will be able to enjoy free tea and coffee, a drive from Northamptonshire to Oxfordshire with Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer, and access to Bicester’s sold-out Sunday Scramble.

Sign up here.

5. Bodle Street Green FBHVC Charity Drive-It Day

Village Hall, The Causeway, Bodle Street Green, East Sussex, BN27 4UB

Cars won’t be the only things on display at this year’s Bodle Street Green Drive-It Day gathering, that’s raising money for both Prostate Cancer UK and Ukrainian refugees. 

Old vehicles of all sorts will descend upon the village from 10am until 2:30pm, with a number of vintage steam traction engines, tractors and ’bikes due to be joining in.

All the details can be found here.

6. Mini Plant, Oxford 

Horspath Road, Mini Plant, Oxford, OX4 6NL

Mini will be opening its Centenary Exhibition and heritage collection to the public on Drive-It Day as the brand celebrates the 60th birthday of the BMC 1100.

Taking place from 10am until 4pm, the event isn’t only for Minis – all classic cars are welcome.

7. Lakeland Motor Museum

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8TA

The Lakeland Motor Museum will be open as usual on Drive-It Day, with its large free car park playing host to a number of car clubs between 10am and 2pm – the Wolseley Owners’ Club and the Citroën Car Club are already confirmed.

Everything you need to know is here.

8. British Marques Day, Brooklands Museum

Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0SL

British cars of all brands will descend on Brooklands this Drive-It Day from 10am as the museum celebrates the very best of British motoring.

Alongside the line-up of Jaguars, MGs and Aston Martins among others, a special collection of Singer road and racing cars will be on display.

To buy tickets and find out more, click here. 
 

9. Glasgow Moggies

Patterton Railway Station overflow car park, Stewarton Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6NR to Prestwick Sailing Club, 31 Grangemuir Road, Prestwick, KA9 1SN

All marques are welcome on this countryside drive from the southside of Glasgow to Prestwick beach, organised by the Glasgow Moggies, with the Morris Minor Owners’ Club, Scottish Branch, and the Mini Clan.

The drive will meet at Patterton at 11am, with the aim of setting off at 11:15am and reaching Prestwick for 12:15am. 

Get involved here.
 

10. Castle View Coffee Stop, Windsor

Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG

From 10am until 3:30pm on 24 April , the Castle View retirement village in Windsor will turn its car park into a convenient coffee and cake stop for Drive-It Day participants. 

It hopes to have a London Routemaster bus and a Masey Ferguson tractor on display, plus an assortment of other classic cars. 

All are welcome, but you’re requested to telephone 07778 554666 in advance if you plan on arriving as a group.

Find out more. 
 

11. York Historic Vehicle Group

York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York,YO23 1EX to Sherburn Airfield, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6JE 

All are welcome on this short drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. 

Organised by the York Historic Vehicle Group, classics will meet at York Racecourse at 9:30am, before leaving for Sherburn Airfield at 10am.

All the details can be found here – and non-members will be welcomed warmly.

12. Helen Browning’s Royal Oak

Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, SN6 8PP

Helen Browing’s Royal Oak pub and farm shop in Bishopstone will be holding its popular Drive-it Day car show once again this year. 

The event normally attracts more than 120 cars, so there will be plenty to see, and the car park will be open from 10am until 3pm.

All the details can be found here.
 

13. Chiddingstone Castle 

Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AD

Chiddingstone Castle will welcome classic cars to its grounds for Drive-It Day 2022 on 24 April.

From 11am until 4pm, the lawns of this historic manor will be covered with all sorts of pre-1980 cars. There will even be live jazz at the Orangery from 2:30pm.

To buy tickets and find out more, head this way.
 

14. Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services drive

2 Birch Court, Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR3 8SG to Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RN

Classic insurance specialists Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services will be hosting a drive from the company offices in Worcester to Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire.

Participants will leave Worcester at 10am, spending the morning driving a range of excellent countryside roads before arriving at Eastnor Castle around lunchtime.

Find out more. 

15. Rally Beesonend

Between the Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT and Beesonend House, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2AB

Rally Beesonend returns this Drive-It Day with a route between Shuttleworth and Beesonend House on 24 April – the route will either start at Beesonend House and finish at Shuttleworth, or vice versa.

The event is limited to 60 vehicles and participants make a ticket donation here to get involved.

The suggested fee is £100 and this includes a goody bag, food and drink, a planned rally route, discounted entry to the famous Shuttleworth Collection, a raffle and a quiz, a best-dressed competition and a professional photo of your pride and joy – and, of course, all proceeds go to NSPCC Childline.