Lechlade Vintage Rally & Country Show

The Lechlade Vintage Rally & Country Show is a three-day gathering of old machinery held by the Lechlade Collectors Club over the early May bank holiday weekend, in a field at Clanfield between Bampton and Lechlade. In 2026, the twelfth rally, it ran on Saturday 2, Sunday 3 and Monday 4 May, from 10am to 5pm (4.30pm on the Monday). The club had not announced the 2027 rally by late October 2026; if it keeps to the early May bank holiday weekend, it will be Saturday 1 to Monday 3 May 2027, but that date is to be confirmed.

What you see

The rally brings together vintage tractors, classic cars and motorcycles, commercial vehicles, miniature steam and private collections, with trade stands, marquees and a commentary through the day. In 2026 there was a fun dog show each day and a raffle on all three days. It suits families, anyone who grew up with these machines, and children who like engines.

Admission in 2026 was £6 for adults and £4 for concessions a day, with under 16s free when they come with a paying adult. Parking is free.

Getting there

The rally field is at Langley Farm on Langley Lane, Clanfield (OX18 2RZ), off the A4095 between Bampton and Faringdon. It is a working field, so bring boots in case of rain, and a coat: in 2026 the marquees had to be put back up after high winds before the show. The visitor information page says nothing about dogs or camping, so ask the club through its website before you go.

Nearby

The Thames is a few miles south. Kelmscott Manor, William Morris's country house, is about 2 miles (3km) away as the crow flies, on the river, and Lechlade has a walk to St John's Lock and Father Thames. The nearest village in our guide is Bampton, whose morris dancers take over its streets on the spring bank holiday at the end of May.

Later in May, on the spring bank holiday Monday, Bampton's three sides dance through the village for the Bampton Morris Day of Dance.