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Maidstone: Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle plus motoring shows and events

Fuel your weekend with some four (or less) wheeled action with these ways to some va-va-voom across Kent.

MOTORS BY THE MOAT, LEEDS CASTLE

Vintage vehicles, classic cars and stunt shows come to the grounds of the picturesque castle near Maidstone this weekend for the annual Motors by the Moat.

New for this year will be the chance to watch stunt driver and world record holder Terry Grant in a jaw-dropping stunt routine set against the backdrop of the castle.

Classic Aston Martins on the island lawn at Leeds castle. Picture by: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com
Classic Aston Martins on the island lawn at Leeds castle. Picture by: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

Held over Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13, there will be parades of the best, fastest and most interesting cars. Hear them roar as they parade down the main drive. There will be some legendary cars worth more than £3 million between them from an Aston Martin and 1965 DB5 to a 2007 Vanquish S and 1958 Bentley Mulliner S1 fastback. There will also be mini fairground rides, rides in an RAF Red Arrows simulator, a wartime area, kit cars and military vehicles all on offer. For tickets and more details, visit leeds-castle.com

Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com
Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

Also on this weekend...

FAVERSHAM TRANSPORT WEEKEND

A vintage treat with gleaming chrome comes to Preston Street for the Faversham Transport Weekend, which will be on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13. There will be remote control vehicles, a junior dragster on display, the Oasis fashion bus will be selling clothes and there will be the chance to see the old Chatham Traction bus being lovingly restored. It's free to see the vehicles on show. For more details visit faversham.org

Alec Tucker, dad Mark and their dog admire this vintage vehicle and right, John Lifton and grandfather Andy Gibbs with their 1968 J Type Bedforfd truck,
Alec Tucker, dad Mark and their dog admire this vintage vehicle and right, John Lifton and grandfather Andy Gibbs with their 1968 J Type Bedforfd truck,

DOVER TRANSPORT CLASSIC BIKE SHOW

The transport museum in Willingdon Road, Whitfield near Dover has everything you can imagine on wheels. There will be modern and classic bikes, vintage specimens, scooters, mopeds and three wheelers. There will be a tea room on site too. The show is on Sunday, May 13 between 10am and 4pm. For details call 01304 822409 or visit dovertransportmuseum.org.uk

CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR SHOW, VALENCE SCHOOL

The show comes to Valence School at Westerham on Sunday, May 13 between 9am and 4.30pm. The historic school grounds will be transformed into a vintage car lovers’ haven with a collection of vehicles and there will be a Hill Climb where the cars are driven around a short circuit with commentary of the history of both the car and the owner. There will also be a barbecue, bar and stalls, plus a car jumble. The event raises funds for activities, trips and equipment for the school's pupils who have physical disabilities or complex medical needs. Entry is £4 with under fives free. For details go to valenceschool.com/events

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