Sunday 14 June
Pied Piper Classic Cars & Family Day 2026
Highnam Court, Gloucestershire

What’s New in 2026:

• Human Fruit Machine! Great fun! Can you get three in a row!
• Colour- Me-Car is back by popular demand. Release your inner creative!
• An increased choice in food and beverages to meet all tastes and budgets including Greek street food
• We are partnering with Brookthorpe Farm who will bring their petting menagerie of animals (pigs, sheep, donkey) to our show
• Something for all the family, we have the very popular steam engine rides, go karts, bouncy castles, and ball games
• Sweet treats including ice creams and cakes!
• An extended range of retail stalls with car memorabilia, bric-a-brac, face painting and pottery
• Our fantastic Big Show Raffle with great prizes and all proceeds going to Pied Piper.
• Smell the roses! We have even more this year in the rose walk! Now at 6500!
• New garden features include new hydrangea beds, new rockery areas in the water gardens and many new trees. Follow the 2026 Sculpture Trail – new sculptures include the Cobras and the Peacocks.

In the 16th year of this popular charity Classic Cars & Family Show on Sunday 14 June, we are showcasing new family attractions to entertain Gloucestershire car fanatics and families at this annual event in the wonderful grounds of Highnam Court.

Last summer 400 classic cars attended the show, a record number at this event, presenting a feast for the eyes on the lawns of Highnam Court, in front of the lakes. There are also vintage bikes to admire and the impressive Gloucestershire Police vehicles.

This year will be tinged with sadness following the passing of Nick Broady, former chair of the charity and original founder of this show 15 years ago. He leaves a wonderful legacy and was proud to help the Pied Piper team deliver a great family day out with a record attendance with over 3,000 visitors raising a staggering £40,500 for sick & disabled children in Gloucestershire. We dedicate the 2026 show to the memory of Nick Broady.

Enjoy music and entertainment on Highnam’s traditional bandstand with performances from the Rock Choir and Got2sing, Belmont School Choir, Kevin’s Magic Show and the Storm Troopers.

Be sure to wander around the 50 acres of beautiful gardens which are at their stunning best in June. Enjoy the green space and new wood carvings and over 6,500 roses in the formal gardens, oriental gardens, woodland and the lakes.

It’s just £15.00 an adult and we are pleased to say ‘kids go free’ under 16.

We couldn’t do this annual show without many loyal volunteers manning the entrance gate, car parking and helping on stands as well as serving teas and cakes in the Orangery. There are vans around the ground offering food and beverages and some new culinary provisions including Greek.

Huge thanks to Roger Head OBE and headline sponsors, Malvern Tyres Group and APM Fire & Security, who are helping us stage this one-day family show, supported by Cass-Stephens and Keyway.

We look forward to seeing everyone for a traditional family day out.
Tickets to book your car on or pre-book your entry tickets are here at https://piedpiperappeal.co.uk/classic-car-show-2026/

Dogs are permitted on a short lead.

All the funds raised will support Gloucestershire’s SEND schools, children’s wards at county hospitals, Wish holidays and children facing mental health challenges.