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CLUB EVENTS Club events are one of the most fundamental aspects for its members, incorporating national and regional locations with the added edge of the competitive motoring scene. Members are encouraged to participate wherever they are, and with 34 regions throughout the world - be it in the United Kingdom, Europe or World-wide – there is a welcome at any venue in any country to all. National Events: Concours d'Elegance 
Broughton Castle
The Annual Summer Rally and Concours d’Elegance occurs each year on the last Saturday in June, established in the prestigious setting of Kensington Gardens just after the war. The popularity of this event meant that after the early years the Club needed more ground space which resulted in moving to the spectacular settings of Blenheim Palace, Broughton Castle, Charlecote Park, Arbury Hall, Hatfield House and Rousham House in Oxfordshire. In 2006 the Club celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Club in the beautiful grounds of Rousham House, with a Gala Dinner and weekend for the members. In 2009 the Club returned to Broughton Castle, an amazing setting just outside Banbury and close to the home of the Bentley Drivers Club in Wroxton. For more information about this year’s event click here The 2010 event is to be held on the 26th June at the Club House in Wroxton – including a weekend hotel programme from 25-27th June. Click here for details of the weekend and a booking form. Details are at the bottom of the members page. Competitions
The Annual Race Meeting – held every year since 1949 at Silverstone; and 2009 saw the celebration of 60years of continuous racing at the circuit – an amazing feat for a single marque club. Silverstone 2010 will be held on the 7th August. For more about compertitions click here
The Annual Sprint Meeting – held for the last 5 years at the MIRA Proving Ground, near Nuneaton, Warwickshire – this gives an opportunity for those wishing to start out in competition to ‘test the water’. International Events The Annual International Driving Weekend – held every year in one of the UK regions; this is an event organised by a committee from each region in rotation every nine years. The remit is to provide an opportunity for members to get together for a weekend to enjoy good company, good countryside driving, and good food along with great entertainment and regional places of interest to visit. Members have the opportunity to meet old friends and make new friends in the most comfortable surroundings of a country hotel in a beautiful location. Overseas members are especially encouraged to join this event. Please click here for a review. 2010 is the turn of the East Midlands area with a visit to the Belton Woods Hotel in Lincolnshire. Please click here for more information and booking form - details at the bottom of the page.
The Club thrives at grass-roots level through the enthusiasm of its members. In the UK alone members organise in excess of 30 events every month, and it is said that hardly a day goes by that doesn’t have a BDC Regional event somewhere in the world!
These events, whilst centred around the driving of our motor cars, vary from the simple ‘noggin & natter’ at a local hostelry to weekend stays, localised rallies and treasure hunts: with talks, lectures and film shows on offer too. There is something for everyone and it is a great way to make long lasting friendships.
The monthly PREVIEW publication carries full details of all the activities that members can participate in throughout the year.
Another great feature of the Club is the organisation of overseas tours; usually a group of members form a committee and then devise a great driving experience to offer to members wishing to be more adventurous with their cars.
2005 saw the then Chairman, Jenny Ford, leading an intrepid group of members in a variety of Bentley’s from early 3litres to modern day Arnage’s across Australia from the Indian to the Pacific ocean. Members from America, the UK and Europe shipped their cars to join this amazing trek. Another tour in this year crossed parts of America from Los Angeles via Arizona and Nevada. 2006 - the South African region laid on a tremendous journey for Vintage Bentleys through the vineyards and savannas of this beautiful country; there were also various tours to Europe. 2007 produced another fantastic tour to New Zealand, again Jenny Ford led the throng on a journey that covered both islands, took in some whale watching and visiting the various tourist spots on their way. The year also heralded a return trip to France, organised by two long standing members of the Club, a terrific driving experience visiting the various vineyards and chateaux who welcomed our members most warmly. 2009 Has seen a Canadian tour, producing the furthest distance covered yet on a Bentley tour; further trips to France and another tour of America in September. 2010 Planned for this year are tours to New Zealand, Australia, France and Switzerland and visits to the Monaco Historic Grand Prix in May and the Le Mans Classic in July |
Racing at Silverstone
Parade Lap at Silverstone
Members share dinner with the Bentleys
Wings & Wheels
Noggin & Natter
European Tour
2008 NZ Tour-Lake Wakatipu, South Island