Car fest Malvern August advanced tickets

[harrytr5]

 

[Ian Vincent]

I bought mine weeks ago. 

Rgds Ian

[stuart]

2 hours ago, harrytr5 said:

 

Oh FFS not again, do they not realise there’s always a huge amount that only decides a day or two before 

Stuart

Edited April 24 by stuart

[North London Mike]

Agree, if you are going or even thinking of going, buy the tickets. There is zero risk associated to the purchase (100% refund T&C's if cancelled) 

The MT need a minimum number of advance tickets..................so, if we want the event we need to support it

[trchris]

Well it’s again being held in the height of the summer whereby prices are inflated for accommodation and with the majority of owners having to travel the cost of fuel may put a lot off . I’m one that won’t be going as there’s exactly the same shows locally as the one at Malvern 

Chris

[harrytr5]

Chris, its once a year and one of the reasons of me joining the TR Register! I have been going every year apart from one, due to illness. With out an international yearly

I have to question myself do I still want to be a member. I just love the occasion and meeting old friends with all that goes with it.

So come on you lot, purchase those tickets lets have a good one.

Use it or lose it.

Regards Harry

P.S Jas (TR5) is having another update and will be in the hall amongst  TR,s,Etc  that have been modified. (a show of hands would be nice)

[tim hunt]

2 hours ago, trchris said:

Well it’s again being held in the height of the summer whereby prices are inflated for accommodation and with the majority of owners having to travel the cost of fuel may put a lot off . I’m one that won’t be going as there’s exactly the same shows locally as the one at Malvern 

Chris

Although no longer a TRR member I bought my ticket using the Club Triumph early bird discount code when they were released on 1st February. I fail to see how Chris can claim there are 'exactly the same shows locally as the one at Malvern'. Car Club Fest is unique in its ambition and scope and points the way for the future. With threats to our hobby on the horizon we are indeed Stronger Together.

Tim 

[trchris]

Hi Tim well Sandringham pageant of motoring,  Lincolnshire classic motor show are just 2 that’s less than 50 miles from me which will be almost identical to Malvern. The point I’m making is that people are now being particularly cautious so early uptake of tickets isn’t possibly as expected. I’ve done it many times a 7 hour round trip in holiday traffic isn’t fun, last time in June was far better but for some reason “let’s do it in August “ seems to be a good idea,for some now the ferry costs are going to be extremely expensive but hay ho l hope all who attend have l great time l don’t want to sound negative and certainly don’t want to cross swords with anyone just my opinion 

Chris

[stuart]

3 minutes ago, trchris said:

Hi Tim well Sandringham pageant of motoring,  Lincolnshire classic motor show are just 2 that’s less than 50 miles from me which will be almost identical to Malvern. The point I’m making is that people are now being particularly cautious so early uptake of tickets isn’t possibly as expected. I’ve done it many times a 7 hour round trip in holiday traffic isn’t fun, last time in June was far better but for some reason “let’s do it in August “ seems to be a good idea,for some now the ferry costs are going to be extremely expensive but hay ho l hope all who attend have l great time l don’t want to sound negative and certainly don’t want to cross swords with anyone just my opinion 

Chris

Oh dont worry we all questioned the wisdom of having it in August every time. Inflated travel and accommodation costs as well as the usual peak season holiday traffic. Yes I did buy my ticket the day they came on sale too.

Stuart.

Edited April 25 by stuart

[RogerH]

Hi Chris

I agree with you that August really is not a good time to have this event.
Here in the London group a number of our members could never make the august date as they had very long term committments in other places.

July for me and others was 'the' best time.  Sadly due to delays in booking Malvern etc we have lost that slot (as I understand)

My simple reason for going is very much like Harry's. It is n't the cars for me but all these friends that come together once a year for a special bash.

Roger 

[stuart]

Have any of the guest clubs given any reason for their poor ticket sales?

Stuart.

[CliveS]

On 4/25/2026 at 12:55 PM, stuart said:

Have any of the guest clubs given any reason for their poor ticket sales?

Stuart.

Guest clubs have not had much communication re Malvern, and certainly no data on ticket sales. But a timely reminder, I will email our club membership again now the better weather is here and people are starting to think about using their cars, holidays etc. FWIW I really enjoy the chance to attend such an event with like-minded people, and meet up with so many friends. 

Thinking out loud, TSSC seem to have been nonplussed about the event, no idea about MGCC. That could account for a good number of lost ticket sales. I am not a TRR member, so have no idea why the original group of 3 organising clubs parted ways. From the outside though it looks a little self defeating for the event. Sort of Stronger Together (but without the others)

Re money, I heard one of the reasons for the hefty TRR membership fees was to support the event. What happens if it is cancelled? 

[RogerH]

Hi Clive

don't even think about it being cancelled. That is not part of the plan.

TRR and TSCC members work together well - sadly TRR & TSSC MT don't so it seems.

What can possibly be better than joining with many friends, that you may not see all year long, and having goog time.

Roger

[RogerH]

Hi Folks

I have spoken to Leslie on the MT and they are now aware of unfounded panic rumours.

They will discusss.

 

Roger

[TR graham2]

Roger

well said as organiser of the concourse this event will be taking place at Malvern this year , however use it or loose it applies for further events so please support us this year , applications will be taken online very soon

graham

[CliveS]

4 hours ago, RogerH said:

Hi Folks

I have spoken to Leslie on the MT and they are now aware of unfounded panic rumours.

They will discusss.

 

Roger

I was only repeating what was said at the top of this thread! I don't want it cancelled, I have always wanted closer cooperation between clubs. However, the devil is always in the details, or so it seems

[RogerH]

Hi Clive

The rumour source is not you.  

[stuart]

Can I make a suggestion that as this years "Car fest/International" seems to be popular would it not be prudent to try and book next years at a more cost friendly time of year i.e. June.

Stuart.

[unclepete]

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[harrytr5]

I,m with you Stuart. I bet next year has already gone (Malvern) is it not possible to book years in advance?

Come on MT

Regards Harry

[RogerH]

Back in the early 2000's the then MT booked it for 9 consecutive years for the end of July. Probably saved a bundle of dough.

Roger

[trchris]

Why does it have to be Malvern then ? Surely there’s a venue more central to everyone if l remember we had a cracking day at silverstone with the MG club a couple of years back and it was well attended 

Chris

[Paul Hig]

8 hours ago, trchris said:

Why does it have to be Malvern then ? Surely there’s a venue more central to everyone if l remember we had a cracking day at silverstone with the MG club a couple of years back and it was well attended 

Chris

Somewhere like Staffordshire County Showground? https://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/ Pretty central to England and has access to the Peak District and North Wales for drive outs

Or perhaps alternate North/South, so next one at https://westmorlandshow.co.uk/ with access to the Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales and Bowland area of outstanding beauty (not biased as with Cumbria TRR 😎)

[RogerH]

Hi PaulChris,

this one has been going round for many years. 

It isn't central to the country that is the issue, it is central to the active members.  In the past it has been considered that the majority are in the South of the country.

But that isn't all the answer.  Some owners actually want to drive to a destination, not have the destination brought to them.
A few years back we decanted to Harrogate ( a fine part of the world) but very few North East members turned up and hardly any from Scotland.

Yet Malvern attracts the Scots, Irish, Dutch etc etc.

Anyway only Malvern has Elgar 

Roger

[james christie]

2 hours ago, RogerH said:

Anyway only Malvern has Elgar

..and his Enigma Variations!!

james