An informal gathering of old cars in the heart of Petworth, held on the eve of the Goodwood Revival
Thursday 5 September 2024
6pm
For just one evening, a 'flash mob' of old cars takes over the centre of the historic town of Petworth.
On the evening of Petworth Historic, all the parking spaces in Market Square are reserved purely for old vehicles. It is a small town centre largely unaltered over the last century.
(Old means pre-1967 - Goodwood Motor Circuit closed to competitive racing in August 1966.)
There are a limited number of parking spaces in Market Square, so when it is full, cars will be asked to park in pretty side streets and/or in the public car park just off the Square. The idea is to fill up the whole town with old cars!
The event is free and intended to be kept informal, but we ask that people attending with old cars register here so that we can have an idea of numbers to expect. No need to register if you're just coming in a modern car or on foot to look and chat.
We require some "marshalling" and other assistance from volunteers. If you would be prepared to help, please contact us here.
On the evening of Petworth Historic, all the parking spaces in Market Square are reserved purely for old vehicles. It is a small town centre largely unaltered over the last century.
(Old means pre-1967 - Goodwood Motor Circuit closed to competitive racing in August 1966.)
There are a limited number of parking spaces in Market Square, so when it is full, cars will be asked to park in pretty side streets and/or in the public car park just off the Square. The idea is to fill up the whole town with old cars!
The event is free and intended to be kept informal, but we ask that people attending with old cars register here so that we can have an idea of numbers to expect. No need to register if you're just coming in a modern car or on foot to look and chat.
We require some "marshalling" and other assistance from volunteers. If you would be prepared to help, please contact us here.
NOT JUST CARS BUT ALSO...
Food, drink and music:
Vintage songs and jazz from Kerry Le Bern
Pizza Trullo - delicious wood-fired pizzas from their converted horse trailer.
The Star pub on Market Square (drinks only)
The Angel Inn, the E.Street Bar and Grill, Meghdoots, and Basmati for food options
The Leconfield Hall will be open with club tables (and plates/cutlery etc) for you to eat your takeaway food.
Vintage songs and jazz from Kerry Le Bern
Pizza Trullo - delicious wood-fired pizzas from their converted horse trailer.
The Star pub on Market Square (drinks only)
The Angel Inn, the E.Street Bar and Grill, Meghdoots, and Basmati for food options
The Leconfield Hall will be open with club tables (and plates/cutlery etc) for you to eat your takeaway food.
"My favourite car meet all year and a great way to start Revival weekend!"
"Based on previous experience this is a most enjoyable way to start the Goodwood Revival weekend."
"So pleased you're doing the event again this year! It's one of my favourites of the year!"
"Thank you for organising again this marvellous event"
"It's wonderful"
"Based on previous experience this is a most enjoyable way to start the Goodwood Revival weekend."
"So pleased you're doing the event again this year! It's one of my favourites of the year!"
"Thank you for organising again this marvellous event"
"It's wonderful"
Photo: Darren Chandler
