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Vanquish 25th Anniversary (inc. Bicester Scramble) (24 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This weekend celebration of 25 years of the first generation Vanquish is still in the planning stage, although our special celebratory display at the Bicester Scramble is confirmed.

Activities on the Friday and Saturday will be communicated as the plan develops (see Updates below).

Whilst focussing on the original Vanquish and Vanquish S, the event is open to all other Aston Martin models owned by AstonOwners.com subscribers.

Please register your interest here to be kept up-to-date.

Thank you.

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Update 3 (7/1/26)

Email to all registered attendees:

Vanquish 25th Event - IMPORTANT (Action Req'd)

Thank you for registering your interest in the Vanquish 25th Anniversary Celebration and Bicester Scramble event in April.

Some people who have expressed interest in this event have yet to provide information vital to its successful planning, hence this e-mail to everyone listed on the website.

Action Required

Firstly, please check your line on the attached spreadsheet (HERE) which shows the following:

1. Optional days of attendance:

Friday afternoon (24/4/26)
Friday evening
Saturday (25/4/26 - All day, includes the group evening meal)
Saturday evening meal only
Sunday at Bicester Scramble

2. Who is attending (full names)?

3. Are you staying at the hotel?

If so, which night/s?

4. What model of car are you bringing?

If a Vanquish, is it Gen 1 or Gen 2?

Secondly, please reply to this email by 11th January with either:

Any missing information or corrections required, or...
If the information I hold for you is correct, please respond with the words 'Nil return'.

Please note, your reply (including nil returns) is required by 11th January, after which time I will be unable to guarantee your inclusion in all the activities, despite my best efforts. Apologies if this reads a bit 'school master-ish'!

Finally, everyone must buy their tickets for the Bicester Scramble directly. They go on sale on Monday 12th January and usually sell out quickly, so don't delay (make a diary note now).

If you are on my list as displaying a Gen 1 Vanquish, I will contact you on Sunday 11th January to provide a special display vehicle code to use when buying your ticket(s).

If you have any questions, please reply to this email.

Thank you for your support and patience as I try to make this event go as smoothly as possible for everyone.

Best wishes,

Steve Ellis

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Update 2 (2/12/25)

Meal Only:

Anyone who's not staying at the hotel can join in the evening meal on Saturday (25/4) at a cost of £37.50 per person.

If this applies to you, please call the hotel (01869 340259) to let them know and then advise Steve Ellis of the same.

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Update 1 (1/12/25)

Event:

Friday lunch - Meet near to the afternoon venue.

Friday PM - Venue TBC.

Friday evening - A casual night at the hotel, drinks and chat. Sort your own meals, either at hotel or locally.

Saturday AM - Either a venue or a drive out (venue TBC).

Saturday PM - Opposite of AM.

Saturday evening - Formal dinner, smart casual, hopefully a guest speaker (TBC). The dinner menu will be published in early 2026 and circulated to registered attendees to provide choices in advance.

Sunday, AM & PM - Bicester Scramble. Display of all Gen 1 Vanquishes. Other Aston models will also be displayed, but perhaps not with the Vanquishes (tbc).

Hopefully AstonOwners.com and AstonSpares.com can also attend in their official capacity.

Accommodation:

Holt Hotel, Oxford Rd, Steeple Aston, Bicester OX25 5QQ (01869 340259, Option 3)

The hotel's front office manager is Lewis Roberts (groups@holthotel.co.uk).

The booking code to be quoted is AM01

Friday 24th April 2026

Standard Single Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £120.00 per room.
Standard Double Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £135.00 per room.
Superior Double Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £150.00 per room.
Deluxe Double Room | Bed and Breakfast @ £170.00 per room.

Saturday 25th April 2026

Standard Single Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £150.00 per room.
Standard Double Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £195.00 per room.
Superior Double Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £210.00 per room.
Deluxe Double Room | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast @ £230.00 per room.

Please ring asap to make the booking, making it clear Friday is B&B (unless you want dinner included) and Saturday is DB&B

After confirming your hotel booking, please advise Steve Ellis directly to help keep track and plan future communications accordingly.

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Update 2 (2/12/25)

Meal Only:

Anyone who's not staying at the hotel can join in the evening meal on Saturday (25/4) at a cost of £37.50 per person.

If this applies to you, please call the hotel (01869 340259) to let them know and then advise Steve Ellis of the same.

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Aston Weekend at Concours House (Saturday) (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

This Aston Weekend event is being held at the venue formerly known as Five Zeroes Supercar Barn.

Concours House is the name of the new business, and we have been invited along by Commercial & Partnership Manager, Dan McCall, who many of us will know from the business's previous incarnation.

Entry is free to anyone arriving in an Aston Martin (£5 per person for others).

Please register your interest here for Saturday so that we can alert Dan as to how many of us he can expect on each day.

Aston Weekend at Concours House (Sunday) (3 May 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

This Aston Weekend event is being held at the venue formerly known as Five Zeroes Supercar Barn.

Concours House is the name of the new business, and we have been invited along by Commercial & Partnership Manager, Dan McCall, who many of us will know from the business's previous incarnation.

Entry is free to anyone arriving in an Aston Martin (£5 per person for others).

Please register your interest here for Saunday so that we can alert Dan as to how many of us he can expect on each day.

Wanderers weekend 2026 (5 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The wanderers social weekend started 20 years ago as the DB7 Wanderers but has been open to all Aston Martins for many years. In 2026 it is being organised by me Gary Ungless (to be honest, with a lot of assistance from my wife Liz) and we will be spending the weekend in the Lake district.

Registration is kept as simple as possible. You book the hotel on a private basis for as many nights as you wish to stay.

You don't need to be a subscriber to AstonOwners.com to attend, but we do ask that you come along in your Aston Martin.

For the 2026 event, which is on 5/6/7 June, we will be staying at the Lake District Castle Inn, in the northern lake district. I have visited the hotel and found it welcoming with helpful and friendly staff. I was also given some good recommendations from locals I know who live in the area.

I go to this beautiful area every year for a sailing event, so I know it well. There is much less traffic than the tourist spots in the south, and some great drives on quiet roads. There are also many walks available to some great locations. I would recommend staying for extra nights to get the most from your visit. Liz and I are booked to stay from Thursday through to Sunday.

If you wish to attend please book directly with the hotel online, using the link below and advise them that you are with the Aston Martin group.

To view the web site and book click on the image below.

lakedistrictcastleinn.com

You should book dinner, bed and breakfast for the nights you wish to stay. The hotel currently has a good selection of rooms available. The hotel will arrange for us to have dinner together, but to do this we will have to pre-book and order what we want from the menu. I will arrange this later.

Direct booking prices are slightly discounted from the myriad of hotel booking sites available online as the hotel does not have to pay the commissions to the booking websites.

When you have booked, please email me your booking reference. I will then add you to my distribution list and keep you informed of the full arrangements, which will include visits to local places of interest and drive outs.

Atwell-Wilson Museum 23rd Annual Classic Vehicle Show (12 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Starting Time :10:00am
Join us for a day filled with nostalgia and excitement at the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum 23rd Annual Classic Vehicle Show! Organized by the passionate team at Atwell Wilson Motor Museum, this event is a must-attend for all history lovers, motor enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a fun day out. With a variety of activities and attractions to suit every interest, there's something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind show.

Virage Owners Meeting (12 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

For the fourth year running we are having a weekend of driving around and socialising with other Aston Martin Virage owners. We will meet up in the Hotel bar Friday night for a catch up and a few drinks followed by a full day of touring around the Peak district and surrounding area visiting places that I hope the group will find interesting. Saturday will conclude with a group dinner in the hotel restaurant, we will have a more leisurely start on Sunday with a drive out across the peak district finishing with a lunchtime visit so members can make their way home in the afternoon.

Join us for the 4th Annual Meeting where we will be touring the Peak District.

Shrigley Hall Hotel - Tel +44 01625 575757 option 3

Quote Aston Group and add the evening meal for Saturday

Virage Owner virage.owners@gmail.com

Bromley Pageant of Motoring (19 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Starting Time :10:00hrs
Annual car show for enthusiasts and owners of all types of motoring. Has been held for many years and has a great reputation for getting a superb cross section of all things motor powered.

Please go to the Forum - HERE - Events for all the details and the Access Code for discounted tickets.

Car Club Fest 2026 (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Last time (2024), we had a great weekend, shared with many other car clubs, at the first running of this event.

Please remember to use our Club Code to book your tickets: LMDB4076

It's now been rebranded as Car Club Fest and, once again, we'll have a stand.

Details are shown below.

Please register your interest here and we'll come back to you as soon as more information and the booking link are released.

Here's the press release:

A bold new era for UK car clubs.

Car Club Fest 2026 unites thousands for a landmark celebration of car culture.

The UK’s thriving car club scene is gearing up for its biggest and most ambitious event of 2026 as Car Club Fest takes over the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, from 14–16 August 2026.

Following in the tyre tracks of the hugely successful Inter-Club Weekend in 2024, the event has accelerated into an expanded festival format — with even more space for clubs, more experiences, and an even stronger emphasis on what unites the UK’s car club community.

Powered by the theme “Stronger Together”, Car Club Fest 2026 will bring together thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate every passion within the hobby — from pre-war classics and post-war favourites to restomods and future classics.

Car Club Fest is more than a show — it’s a movement that highlights the essential role car clubs play in preserving and shaping historic vehicle culture. The festival blends large-scale club displays with immersive entertainment, including a live arena, grassroots motorsport that attendees can take part in or watch, live music, great food, traders, merch, and influencer and celebrity appearances.

“We believe this could be a game-changer for the UK club community,” says Mick Forey, Chairman of the TR Register Car Club, organisers of Car Club Fest. “It’s about unity, passion and giving clubs the spotlight they truly deserve. The response to Inter-Club Weekend proved the appetite — this is the next step, and the potential is exciting.”

All UK-based car clubs are invited to showcase their clubs, cars, and members at this festival to celebrate all that’s brilliant about car clubs and their members. The event aims to provide a venue for all the UK’s historic vehicle clubs to hold their national weekends together in a festival format. Clubs will be allocated a FREE display space to promote membership, merchandise, and more. An allocated discount code also qualifies members for early-bird discounts. Each club will retain and celebrate its own identity and vehicles at this collaborative event. If you need space for an AGM, want to run an AutoSOLO or a concours event, the event can also cater to those needs.

The event is run on a not-for-profit basis. If a surplus is made, then it will be distributed back to the participating clubs as a commission based on tickets sold against the allocated discount codes.

Last year, we earned a fraction over £200 in commission that was donated to our partner charity, the RAFBF.

Simply Aston at Beaulieu (23 Aug 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The regular annual festival celebrating Aston Martin.

Please register your interest here so that we know how many parking spaces will be reserved for AstonOwners.com subscribers.

However, you need to buy your ticket from the museum directly, and choose AstonOwners.com in their drop-down menu when doing so.

Event website HERE.

Isle of Man Festival 2026 (16 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

IOM Festival of Motoring 2026

See here for event poster (showing the weekend's activities) - IoM 2026.jpg

The preferential booking window closed on 21st March 2025. Please ensure you book your place and pay your deposit on or before 21st March. This event is immensely popular and usually sells out very quickly. We were privileged to have that priority booking opportunity through our recommended supplier, Scenic Car Tours (SCT), which resulted in almost 90 people booking their places.

It's not too late to book your place but don;'t delay as you may not be able to stay or sail with the rest of us.

The popular ferry times will sell out very quickly (e.g. circa 50 car slots per crossing with circa 300 cars to fit across the popular arrival dates of Wed and Thur, meaning if you missed the preferential window, you may now be forced to travel on an entirely different day).

On a more positive note, Aston Martin is now confirmed as the 'Marque of Honour'. That means we will have pride of place in static displays and be at the front of the queue for the mountain runs, etc. That will not only look (and sound) great, but also means less chance of being caught up in any local problems that cause delays, road closures, etc. as has happened in previous years.

Finally, everyone who booked during the priority window will have first refusal when the optional extra activities become available.

So don't delay, book it today!

When booking, you need to select:

1. Accommodation

2. Ferry

At this stage, it looks like the popular choice will be to depart from the UK on Wed 16th Sep and return on Monday 21st Sep. You can choose to increase or decrease your stay in Step1 below.

Step 1 - Accommodation

Book on-line at https://www.iommotoringevents.com/2026-hotels-prices-packages - N.B. This link is for AstonOwners.com only. Please do not share it with non-members.

Key Points when booking on-line:

Ensure you select the 2026 booking dates and not 2025 (both are shown).
Choose your preferred departure: Wed 16th or Thu 17th Sep 2026.
Ensure you select AstonOwners.com from the drop down menu to identify where you heard about this event.
We recommend the Comis Hotel & Golf Resort, Mount Murray (some of our group have stayed there before and it has excellent, safe parking).
Other dates and accommodation options can be found on the Scenic Car Tours website using the above link.
The above process will require you to input your passport and vehicle details and ends with payment of a 20% deposit by debit/credit card.

Step 2 - Ferry Crossing

After completing Step 1, call Scenic Car Tours on 01732 879153 to choose your ferry, departing from:

Liverpool, or
Heysham

Please note: There are only 3 crossings per day as shown below (hence the need to book early):

OUTBOUND

0215 Heysham – 0600 IOM

1415 Heysham – 1800 IOM

1915 Liverpool – 2200 IOM

INBOUND

0800 Douglas – 1145 Heysham

1500 Douglas - 1745 Liverpool

2000 Douglas – 2345 Heysham

Step 3 - At a later date

There will be a choice of activities to get involved in, such as a track day, tram ride with pie dinner, fun run, etc.

You will be contacted directly by Scenic Car Tours about those choices at a later date.

Please note: You can also book over the phone on 01732 879153, Mon-Fri, 09:00 to 17:00. You will need to quote the below reference for SCT to identify you as a priority booking:

IOMFM-C3 – 3 nights

IOMFM-C4 – 4 nights

IOMFM-C5 – 5 nights

IOMFM-C6 – 6 nights

IOMFM-C7 – 7 nights

The above list is for the Comis Hotel only. If choosing a different hotel, please advise Scenic Car Tours when calling.

If you have any questions about this event, please call Scenic Car Tours on 01732 879153 or email Steve Ellis or Andrew Fawkes.

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Below is the information provided last year for reference only:

N.B. This is a placeholder to register interest only. Booking opens in February 2025.

This promises to be a spectacular event with possibly more than 65 Aston Martins from our group attending. Here's why:

Our deal with organisers, Scenic Car Tours, means we get £50 off and a month's advance booking (i.e. before Joe Public can fill the remaining limited spaces).
Stay at the 4-star Comis Hotel & Country Club (great and safe parking).
Closed TT mountain section run.
Escorted 37 miles TT course (with excited crowds waving at the roadside).
2 x Closed Sloc Mountain road runs.
Private informal dinner evening "Pie in the Sky" at the Victory Cafe. We will get to the cafe by exclusive use of the mountain tram.
Private track runs at Jurby.
Visit to the transport museums at Jurby.
'Discover Isle of Man' Fun Run.
Afternoon tea at the famous Creg-Ny-Baa.
Photo stop at the TT pits.
Closing dinner for all attendees (i.e. inc. non Astons) at the Comis Hotel.

Some of the above are optional and can be specified when booking your place.

Registering your interest now will help us to plan our involvement in this event that will be hosted by Scenic Car Tours.

This is a 5-nights tour starting Wed 16th Sep 2026. However, you can flex your dates/travelling to suit you.

Ferry options are Heysham (14:15 arriving 18:00) or Liverpool (19:15, arr. 22:00).

Prices of packages, accommodation, etc. will be determined nearer the time, based on the level of interest shown. Early indications suggest around £800pp with a deposit of 20% payable when booking.

See here for more background to this great annual event.

N.B. All of the above is subject to confirmation and some will be dependent upon sufficient numbers of AstonOwners.com subscribers attending.

2nd Annual AstonOwners.com Track Day (22 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Starting Time :09:30
Read this blog to see what we did in 2025 -

https://astonowners.com/Magazine-editorial/13557513

There's also a short (70 secs) film on our YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/QXSgldqNe_4

Classic Motor Show at the NEC (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The biggest indoor classic car event in the UK.

5 halls filled with automotive goodness, including club displays, autojumble, classic bikes, auction, events and memorabilia.

Once again, we will have a very open and welcoming stand with a fine array of exotic Aston Martins (aren't they all?)

Get your tickets direct from the organisers using our discount code: TO BE CONFIRMED

Show website HERE.