JEC West Sussex - Forthcoming Events for 2026

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 July – JDC 70th Anniversary – Brooklands. West Sussex Region JEC stand at the event at Brooklands on Sunday 12 July. To book, please go to: https://www.jaguardriver.co.uk/events/2026/jdc-national-weekend

A West Sussex Region JEC display has been arranged and the parking plan has been completed. If you have not booked in with the Region, you can still go individually.

Wednesday 15 July – Club Night at Tottington Manor (off the A2037 on the road to Edburton) BN5 9LJ from 8pm. Richard West interviews Matthew Davis, Managing Director of Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

Richard West will once again be making his annual visit to see us in West Sussex Region JEC, this time he will be accompanied by a very special guest, none other than Matthew Davis of Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. 

In his role as Managing Director, Matthew is responsible for providing strategic direction and working alongside his dedicated team of skilled employees and volunteers in maintaining and utilising the 180 plus vehicle collection held in trust for the Nation at both National and International events and ensuring maximum visibility of the collection to the public. From Formula 1 cars to vehicles built for, and used by Royalty, the Gaydon based collection pays homage to Jaguar across the ages. Also held in safe surroundings are huge amounts of letters, drawings, design information, IP, historical documents, Sir William Lyons personal and business items – the list is huge and to share his knowledge and experiences of being head of JDHT, you are in for a fascinating evening and one not to be missed.

Apart from his extensive knowledge of all things Jaguar, Matthew is a passionate classic sailing boat racer and as if that’s not enough, he can be seen on a regular basis supporting the JEC’s TrackSport events – an occasional racing driver as well, there is much to discuss and enjoy. We look forward to you all meeting Matthew with Richard and enjoying an evening of chat and Jaguar insights both JDHT and JEC.

Both Matthew and Richard will be travelling long distances to see us so please do support this event.

Tottington Manor will be serving food at 6:45pm. The food this month will be Sussex Pork and Tarragon Meatballs, Mushroom Sauce and Rice for £18.50 per person. Please let Sandra and Phillip Webb know, by Thursday 9 July on 01243 554037 or sandrawebb9@hotmail.com if you wish to eat. If, after having booked, you then find that you cannot attend, please tell Sandra and Phillip straight away – at least 3 days before the event as Tottington Manor’s cancellation policy means if you don’t, you’ll be liable for the cost. Please also advise them if you’re attending and not eating so we know the likely total number of people who will attend.

Sunday 19 July - South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex - Bromley Pageant of Motoring - This event has been held for over 40 years and is a superb celebration of all things motoring and provides one of the best opportunities available to soak up the event’s unique atmosphere of friendly club stands, displays and to meet fellow enthusiasts. A Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club stand has been booked and members have a booking code in the members section of the website to ensure they are parked in the JEC area. 

https://jec.org.uk/event-details/?event_id=jec-booking-694178c09c798edde0cb5b61

To book your place in the JEC Area at the event, go to:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bromley-pageant-of-motoring-clubs-tickets-1946322114839?aff=oddtdtcreator and use the following code to book your place: JAgeNTCL26

The price is £10 plus booking fee per car. Each pass is valid for 2 adults and 2 children aged 5-15 (under 5s are free). Members can also buy additional tickets for passengers using the Club access code. You can continue to book until the closing date on 3 July unless space sells out before this date so it’s a good idea to book early.

Sunday 19 July - East Sussex Regional Day – Bannatyne’s, Hastings. If you would like to go as part of a West Sussex Region stand, <a href="mailto:westsussexjec@gmail.com" class="sheepcrm-link">westsussexjec@gmail.com

A celebration of British automotive design.

It’s possible to spend the whole weekend at the venue, arrive on Saturday to stay overnight, enjoy the speeches and evening dinner then stay for the Sunday Car Show. Alternatively, tickets for the speeches and dinner only are available and the car show is open to all on Sunday 19 July. The early bird price for the car show (car and up to 4 people) is £10 and will be £15 on the day. For more information and prices to stay on Saturday night and for the dinner and speeches, contact <a href="mailto:esjecinfo@gmail.com" class="sheepcrm-link">esjecinfo@gmail.com Further information is available at https://jec.org.uk/event-details/?event_id=jec-booking-69b8a26eab3aff5277569e81

Sunday 2 August – Jaguars at Parham – hosted by West Sussex Region JEC

Please bring your Jaguar or Daimler along with your family and friends to join us for a lovely day at Parham, situated off the A283 between Storrington and Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HR

Simon Jenkins placed Parham in his Top 20 of “England’s Thousand Best Houses”.

It’s an attractive Elizabethan stately home with some beautiful gardens set amongst the rolling South Downs in wonderful West Sussex countryside.

No booking required, gates open to Jaguars and Daimlers from 10.00am until noon. 

Event closes at 4.30pm. 

Event price of £10 per person which includes entry to the Gardens.

To visit inside Parham House, you may upgrade your ticket for an additional £4

Child (5 – 15 years old) ticket £5. An additional £4 to visit the House.

Parham is a cashless venue so payment is by debit or credit card only please.

Please note - no other concessionary prices on these great value ticket prices are available.

Enjoy the venue, beautiful gardens and picnic area with an adjoining lake. Bring a picnic.

Light refreshments available at the venue.

Event website: https://jec.org.uk/event-details/?event_id=jec-booking-68b6df00e72cf6a1e2a245e1

Information about Parham on their website: https://www.parhaminsussex.co.uk/

To take advantage of the special event prices, tickets need to be purchased on the day and not through the Parham website.

Sunday 9 August – Cranleigh Classic Car Show 9.30am – 4.30pm. West Sussex Region will be participating in a JEC stand at the event. Over 1,000 classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes and a large autojumble, plus attractions for all the family, including: arena events including the fun gymkhana, craft, antique and collectables stalls, food and a licensed bar until 6pm, festival music with local bands and musicians until 6pm, children’s rides and entertainment. A great day out for the whole family! Any vehicle 20 years and older can be registered. Tickets are £15 which include the vehicle, driver and one passenger. Car Club bookings have now closed. Everyone who has booked as part of the JEC display will be able to park together in our display area.

Sunday 9 August – Isle of Wight Regional Day. For 2026, the event is set to move to a new venue at Railway View opposite the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet on Sunday, 9th August. Attendees can expect a diverse display of over 300 vehicles, alongside live music from local bands, craft stalls, and varied food outlets. More information at https://jec.org.uk/event-details/?event_id=jec-booking-692eabd0741871b0f1a84f1a

Sunday 16 August – Simply Jaguar – Beaulieu – in association with the JEC - 10.00am – 5pm. Display area at this event

All Jaguar owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up in the National Motor Museum grounds for a superb day that Jaguar owners and enthusiasts alike will love. All ages and models of Jaguar are welcome, which provides a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles on display. You will need to book your tickets in advance. Details are at: https://jec.org.uk/event-details/?event_id=jec-booking-68fa0717fb68db1bfd8f5395 

Once you’ve done that, <a href="mailto:westsussexjec@gmail.com" class="sheepcrm-link">westsussexjec@gmail.com to advise that you’ll be going. An area has been booked for West Sussex Region to park together.

We will meet en-route at Rownhams Services, M27 Westbound at 8.30am to enable us to drive in and park together as a Region.

Wednesday 19 August – Club Meeting at The Fountain Inn at Ashurst, BN44 3AP (located on the B2135, north of Steyning) - from 12.00 midday for food and 2pm for the meeting. First Meeting at our new venue.

If you wish to enjoy a meal at the venue, please book direct with The Fountain on their website: www.fountainashurst.com 

If you wish to share a table with other members, please book one table between you. Please mention the word Jaguar in the booking to enable anyone who is eating to be seated in the same area. Bookings should be made with the venue by the Monday before the meeting date. Our meeting will begin in the “Skittle Alley” room at 2pm. If you are dining, please ensure you arrive in time to order food and eat before the meeting start time. If you are not having food, please come to the venue for a prompt 2pm start.

Thursday 27 August at 10:00am – Breakfast at Joanna’s Boutique Tearoom, River House, 34 High St, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4DU. This is the company that provide refreshments at our Parham event each year and is just to the left of King and Chasmore Estate Agents in Storrington. As summer weekends are busy with car shows etc we have decided to try a weekday offering. That does mean that parking is not free in the Storrington Car Parks. That said it is a very reasonable £1.90 for four hours in the Library Car Park. The Waitrose Car Park has a limit of 2 hours, also £1.90 but even that should be sufficient as we will need to vacate our table by noon. If you would like to come, please let Ian Walters know as soon as possible on <a href="mailto:ianwalters3@btinternet.com" class="sheepcrm-link">ianwalters3@btinternet.com There are limited places and these will be allocated by the time of received emails. A £5 deposit per person is required and, once you have emailed Ian, he will advise how to pay this. If, after having booked, you then find that you cannot attend, please tell Ian straight away.

Wednesday 16 September – Club Meeting at The Fountain Inn at Ashurst, BN44 3AP (located on the B2135, north of Steyning) - from 12.00 midday for food and 2pm for the meeting.  Peter Leake – A life at Jaguar – current JEC Chair highlights his experiences at Jaguar.

If you wish to enjoy a meal at the venue, please book direct with The Fountain on their website: www.fountainashurst.com 

If you wish to share a table with other members, please book one table between you. Please mention the word Jaguar in the booking to enable anyone who is eating to be seated in the same area. Bookings should be made with the venue by the Monday before the meeting date. Our meeting will begin in the “Skittle Alley” room at 2pm. If you are dining, please ensure you arrive in time to order food and eat before the meeting start time. If you are not having food, please come to the venue for a prompt 2pm start.

Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September - Goodwood Revival - Historic Race Meeting

Sunday 20 September – Kent Regional Day – Hever Castle, Hever Road, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG

Set in 125 acres of glorious grounds, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and her ghost has been reported to appear, particularly on Christmas Eve, and often seen drifting over the bridge that spans the River Eden…

Parking is once again on the lawns and food will be available in several areas within the grounds—or why not bring your own tables & chairs and enjoy a picnic?

The event has been booked as a ‘Jaguar Car Club’ and you need to book your ticket in advance. Go to this website: https://events.liveit.io/hever-castle-and-gardens/jaguar-car-club which is unique to us: you MUST pre-book and pre-pay to display your Jaguar on 20 September. Prices are £12.20 for adults, £10.65 for students and £5.90 for children. Payment must be made by 19 September 2026 and each ticket is per person and includes access to the gardens only. If you want to visit the castle itself, buy a ticket at its entrance on the day. You need to arrive at the entrance no earlier than 9.30am and you must be parked up by 10:30am ready for the public opening. A castle staff member will direct you to our stand.

IMPORTANT - Anyone turning up between 9.30 and 10.30am who has *not pre-paid will be turned away until the public opening at 10.30. And will then pay the full price for entry and might not be able to park in the Jaguar parking area.*

Once you’ve paid you’ll get an email from Hever confirming your booking, for anyone going from West Sussex Region, <a href="mailto:westsussexjec@gmail.com" class="sheepcrm-link">westsussexjec@gmail.com to email as soon as possible and preferably well before the 19th September deadline.

Sunday 4 October – JEC Coffee and Cars at Bla Bla Café, (MPM Limited), Weybridge, KT13 0NY More information at https://jec.org.uk/event-details/?event_id=jec-booking-69676cb580c40671323e010d

Wednesday 21 October – Club Meeting at The Fountain Inn at Ashurst, BN44 3AP (located on the B2135, north of Steyning) - from 12.00 midday for food and 2pm for the meeting - Regional Annual General Meeting.

If you wish to enjoy a meal at the venue, please book direct with The Fountain on their website: www.fountainashurst.com 

If you wish to share a table with other members, please book one table between you. Please mention the word Jaguar in the booking to enable anyone who is eating to be seated in the same area. Bookings should be made with the venue by the Monday before the meeting date.Our meeting will begin in the “Skittle Alley” room at 2pm. If you are dining, please ensure you arrive in time to order food and eat before the meeting start time. If you are not having food, please come to the venue for a prompt 2pm start.

Sunday 1 November at 12 midday – Lunch at The Red Lion, High Street, Handcross, West Sussex, RH17 6BP. This is the date of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run and we have booked a table near the window so that we can watch the cars as they go by.  You can arrive any time after 11am to watch the cars, then have lunch; only the first 12 to book will be able to sit near the window, others will have a table away from the window.  If you would like to come, please let Sandra and Phillip Webb know by email: sandrawebb9@hotmail.com or by phone: 01243 554037. If, after having booked, you find that you are not able to come, please tell Sandra and Phillip straight away to give someone else the opportunity to have a seat near the window.

Wednesday 18 November – Club Meeting at The Fountain Inn at Ashurst, BN44 3AP (located on the B2135, north of Steyning) - from 12.00 midday for food and 2pm for the meeting - EVENT TBC.

If you wish to enjoy a meal at the venue, please book direct with The Fountain on their website: www.fountainashurst.com 

If you wish to share a table with other members, please book one table between you. Please mention the word Jaguar in the booking to enable anyone who is eating to be seated in the same area. Bookings should be made with the venue by the Monday before the meeting date. Our meeting will begin in the “Skittle Alley” room at 2pm. If you are dining, please ensure you arrive in time to order food and eat before the meeting start time. If you are not having food, please come to the venue for a prompt 2pm start.

Sunday 6 December at 12:00pm – Christmas lunch at the NEW VENUE of The Oak Barn Restaurant, Cuckfield Road (B2036), Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8RE. It will be a popular meal, so please let Sandra and Phillip Webb know as soon as possible if you will be coming by emailing sandrawebb9@hotmail.com.  The restaurant has a limited amount of space for us, so it is important that you book your place as soon as you can.  If, after having booked, you then find that you cannot attend, please tell Sandra and Phillip straight away.

.