Each year we try to offer as many events and tours as possible to cater for all tastes and pockets. We are helped each year by our travel partners Travel Destinations and Scenic Car Tours, plus a large band of volunteers and helpers at national and regional events.
Official Accompanied Tours
Organised by our long-term partners, Travel Destinations, and in conjunction with our own Simon and Ann Cronin, these tours are unique to our Club. For 2018 the highlight must be their trip to the Le Mans Classic, which includes a tremendous package for members, including our own exclusive hotel. More than 120,000 spectators attended the event in 2016 with around 8,000 sports cars, making it the largest car club gathering in Europe.
The popular Irish Tour visits the coast of Northern Ireland, always a spectacular sight. To drive along the Causeway Coastal route is to experience one of the most dramatic roads in the world.This tour books out quickly each year, so don’t delay.
Love Italy? Then why not join this JEC Italy Tour with the ultimate destination of Florence, the capital of Tuscany. The journey down will pass through the Champagne region of France and over the mountains to Switzerland and Lake Geneva. Bellissimo!
Find out more about these accompanied tours at www.traveldestinations.co.uk or call 0844 873 0203.
Unaccompanied Tours
If you prefer to strike out on your own then the range of tours offered by our partners Scenic Car Tours might be just the thing. Whether you are first time or experienced tourers, there is something for everyone in the UK and Europe.
You can try the Wonders of Wales, which showcases the wonderful scenery including mountain ranges, lush valleys and ancient castles.
Fancy something further afield but with the comfort of driving on the left hand side of the road? Then the Jersey Island Tour might be just the thing. This beautiful island tour showcases Jersey’s sparkling seas, golden sands and picturesque harbours with lovely countryside all within easy reach.
If you are feeling more adventurous then try the Enchanting Black Forest Tour. Based in the delightful town of Schonach, you are ideally placed to drive through some of the most spectacular scenery Germany has to offer. Alternatively, try the four day D-Day Landing Tour which visits Normandy’s dramatic coastline and the evocative World War II landing beaches.
Find out more about these exclusive tours at www.sceniccartours.com or call the team on 01732 879153 quoting JEC.
National & Regional Club Events
Each year the JEC hosts and attends a range of national and regional events and 2018 is no different.
In July, we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the poplar Jaguar XJ range, with a massive rally at Wroxall Abbey in Warwickshire. The Jaguar Summer Festival will take place from 29 June to 1 July 2018 and members can book a package to stay at the Abbey and enjoy all the activities. There will be the usual display of cars, trade stands and arena shows, but alongside this we are delighted to announce that Strictly Come Dancing stars, Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag will be on hand all weekend, giving demonstrations and even the chance for some dance lessons. So go on, get your dancing shoes on!
Tickets are sure to sell out quickly so sign up to our newsletter to be the first to find out all the latest releases and updates. Sign up here.
Don’t forget, there are lots of events taking place throughout the year, so keep an eye on the events pages, and join in the fun.
Indoor & Outdoor Shows
The Club attend many of the most popular car shows located around the county. Many of them, including the Practical Classics Restoration Show, Silverstone Classic and the popular NEC Classic Car Show in November, offer our members discounted tickets. We are also attending the London Classic Car Show in February 2018 for the first time, so come along and see us and visit our stand.
Details of all the shows we visit and the ticket codes can be found on our website on the events pages. Just log in to your account and the codes magically appear!
Track Days & Racing
The Club has a strong history of racing in it’s blood with a championship that runs throughout the year and visits many of the iconic tracks in the UK and Europe.
If you’ve ever fancied watching the thrilling sight of Jaguar’s racing, or even fancy a go at driving round the track yourself, then take a look at the JEC Racing pages at www.jec.org.uk/racing. Our popular track days offer you the chance to test out your car in a safe environment and with expert tuition if needed. So what are you waiting for?!
