Description
The Route
The Bonhams Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox is free to view all the way along the route. Public are unable to gain access to the paddocks in Hyde Park, Crawley and Madeira Drive, but the cars can still be admired from the sidelines. The Run takes place from 6.59am (sunrise) to 4.30pm.
Official Paddocks
London: Hyde Park
Start 6.59am – 8.45am
400 veteran cars congregate from 6.00am in Hyde Park ready to start the 60 mile journey from London to Brighton.
Public toilets available in Hyde Park
Refreshments available from mobile catering units and the restaurant on Serpentine Road
Official souvenir programmes on sale
No parking available inside Hyde Park
Crawley: High Street
8.15am – 2.00pm
Halfway Checkpoint
We are delighted that the Run will be travelling through Crawley High Street. It will be mandatory for all veteran cars to stop to have their route time card stamped so it is a great opportunity for the public to view the cars at close quarters.
Public toilets open on Ifield Road
Refreshments available from High Street restaurants
Official souvenir programmes on sale
Town centre car parks available
Brighton: Madeira Drive
Finish 9.59am – 4.30pm
Madeira Drive is the final stop and finish line for the veteran cars. The cars begin to arrive at 9.59 with the slower cars arriving as late as 4.30pm.
Public toilets available on Madeira Drive
Refreshments available from Madeira Drive restaurants
Official souvenir programmes on sale
Street parking and car parks located close by