ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB CONCOURS 2026 EVENT GUIDE
Next week, Woodcote Park will once again play host to the Royal Automobile Club Concours – a stylish celebration of motoring craftsmanship, design and heritage, set against the backdrop of an English garden party.
Star Cars
This year’s Concours brings together more than 200 extraordinary vehicles in a celebration of automotive design and heritage. Among the headline attractions are a rare 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake by Radford, the 1973 Porsche 911 2.8 RSR that conquered the legendary Targa Florio, and the 2026 Daytona Shooting Brake Homage from Niels van Roij Design, making its public grand unveiling.
Joining them will be the unique Stirling Moss-raced 1955 Beart-Rodger Type 66 emerging after more than six decades from public view and a magnificent 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 adorned with a rare Lalique Dragonfly mascot.
Adding to the excitement, RM Sotheby’s will host its summer sale at the event.
Food and Drink
Whether you’re looking for refined hospitality or relaxed garden-party fare, there are plenty of ways to dine throughout the day. Guests can enjoy all-day fine dining within the clubhouse with the Cedar’s Enclosure hospitality package. Several of the Club’s restaurants and bars will also be open as normal.
Across the grounds, artisan food vendors will be serving a variety of boutique food offerings, complemented by crisp Champagne, rosé and soft drinks. Guests are also encouraged to embrace the quintessentially British atmosphere by bringing a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful grounds, or from the tailgate of your pride and joy in the members’ paddock.
PIPER-HEIDSEICK GARDEN GAMES
If you need a break from the dazzling displays, the Piper-Heidsieck Garden Games provide the perfect detour. Test your accuracy in the Croquet Challenge, take on Putt with a Pro alongside a professional golfer, or gather friends for a game of Giant Jenga. A merry addition to the day, the games offer entertainment for all ages.
RETAIL VILLAGE
If the automotive masterpieces on display inspire a little indulgence of your own, be sure to visit the Retail Village. Browse exclusive Concours merchandise in the Club Shop, discover curated driving tours and bespoke tailoring, sample premium cigars alongside artisan gin and whisky brands, or explore the latest innovations from Bosch.
Timetable
10.00am – Event Opens
10:30am – Official Welcome
11:30am – CARS Supercar Boulevard Award
11:40am – Lockton & Chubb Members’ Paddock Award
12:00pm – Niels van Roij Design Presentation
12:15pm – RM Sotheby’s Private Sales
12:30pm – Segrave Anniversary Celebration
2:00pm – Mercedes-Benz Presentation
2:30pm – First Grand Prix in Britain Celebration
3:00pm – Concours Awards Ceremony
- Shooting Brakes
- The Woodcote Trophy
- Pre-War Masterpieces
- Spoiler Alert
- Targa Florio
- V12 Engines
- Motorcycles
- Spirit of the Show
- Chairman’s Choice
- Best in Show
4:00pm – Closing Remarks
4:00pm – RM Sotheby’s Auction (Registered Bidders Only)
Event Enquiries:
For more information about the Club Concours, please contact:
concours@royalautombileclub.co.uk
01372 229288 @royalautomobileclub @royalautomobileclubmotoring
For all commercial enquiries, please contact:
Grace Schulp
grace.schulp@royalautomobileclub.co.uk
Tel: 01372 229281
For all media information, please contact:
Jonathan Gill
jonathan.gill@mpacreative.com
Tel: 07860 563000