The Autumn Classic returns for a weekend of pure historic motorsport — proudly the RAC Historic Awards’ Best Competitive Event (2023). It’s Castle Combe at its most authentic: evocative machinery, open paddocks, and close, characterful racing around our heritage circuit.
Across both days, expect classic racing action, standout club displays, feature paddock content, trade stands, and the chance to get close to the cars that shaped motorsport’s golden eras—a highlight of the Castle Combe season — celebrating history, atmosphere, and competitive spirit.
The Autumn Classic returns for a weekend of pure historic motorsport — proudly the RAC Historic Awards’ Best Competitive Event (2023). It’s Castle Combe at its most authentic: evocative machinery, open paddocks, and close, characterful racing around our heritage circuit.
Across both days, expect classic racing action, standout club displays, feature paddock content, trade stands, and the chance to get close to the cars that shaped motorsport’s golden eras—a highlight of the Castle Combe season — celebrating history, atmosphere, and competitive spirit.
You don’t have to run a marathon to be a fundraising superhero, now you can help save lives with a leisurely stroll…
Grab friends, family members or colleagues and join us for a spectacular sponsored walk around Bristol’s Ashton Court. Soak up the sights in one of the South West’s most beautiful estates – from the stunning grounds, woodland and even free-roaming deer as you take on a relaxing team challenge.
Suitable for all ages, choose between a 1.5km or 5km route, where even the littlest legs can use their steps to support sick kids across the South West. You might even spot some familiar sculptures along the way. Register here
Taking place in the Kerry Suite, you will meet a selection of our preferred suppliers, including photographers, bridalwear specialists, florists, bakers, venue décor suppliers, transport providers, musicians and entertainers. Take the opportunity to share your ideas, gather inspiration and meet the people who could help bring each part of your day together.
Throughout the showcase, enjoy floral displays, mini golf and bridal catwalks at 11.45am, 12.30pm and 1.15pm, each offering a glimpse of how your wedding could look and feel at Bowood.
With the Estate in its late-summer setting, you will be able to explore the atmosphere of Bowood and picture your ceremony, reception and wider celebration unfolding in one distinctive countryside destination.
Our Wedding Coordinator, Catherine, will be available throughout the event to discuss your plans, answer questions, check availability and arrange a dedicated one-to-one appointment.
To RSVP, please email our Wedding Coordinator via Weddings@bowood.org
Dates
Sunday 20th September 2026
Time
From 11.00am to 2.00pm
Further details
A welcome drink and Bowood Weddings goody bag will be available to you on arrival.
Further information here
Email us: weddings@bowood.org
For more information about the event please go to https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/halloween-action-day-2026/