Cowes Classics Day
Cowes Classics Day offers an incredible insight into a unique collection of classic cars from the Isle of Wight and beyond.
Sail & Save with our Cowes Classics Day-Return travel offers
£13.50 adult Red Jet Day Return
£6.70 child Red Jet Day Return
15% Off Vehicle Ferry Travel
All valid Sunday 1st June 2025
What's On
Cowes Classics Regatta will run from 30th May to the 2nd June and the Classic Car Day will be on Sunday 1st June from 10 am till 4 pm. Visiting this unique automotive and maritime showcase is free of charge.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a display of 60 vintage cars on the Parade, meet the owners, and find out more about the cars history and care.
This year features Asil Nadir’s 1986 Bentley Continental – one of the last Bentleys to be coach built, and following careful restoration took part in the 2023 Le Mans Classic Meeting.
Among the many classic boats moored on Trinity Landing, new this year we have Steam Pinnace 199 – the last known functioning Pinnace and a unique part of our naval heritage.
There will be live music from the era, along with an aerial fly past.
Hot drinks and snacks will be available, including ice creams & Honey's Donuts
The event is set on and around The Parade, in front of the royal yacht clubs in Cowes, Isle of Wight, the historical home of yachting in the UK.
Visitors will be able to enjoy this unique gathering of historic and interesting cars, boats and planes, accompanied by a support programme of activities and happenings.
Getting There
From Southampton: Sail across the Solent on our Hi-Speed Red Jet service, arriving in the heart of Cowes in just 28 minutes. If arriving with a vehicle, take Cowes Floating Bridge from East Cowes across the River Medina to Cowes.
By bus: Take the Southern Vectis no. 1 from Newport. Plan your journey here.
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