July 21, 2024
Historic Vehicle Rally 2024
Get ready to rev your engines and immerse yourself in a spectacular celebration of automotive history at Newby Hall's annual Historic Vehicle Rally. The estate transforms into a dazzling showcase of over 1,000 vintage and classic cars, making it the North's largest one-day car event. Organised by the North of England Classics and Pre War Automobiles, this event draws passionate owners and their meticulously maintained vehicles from across the country, each ready to share their love for motoring heritage.
As you wander through the picturesque grounds of Newby Hall, you’ll embark on a journey through decades of automotive excellence. From the sleek sophistication of an Aston Martin to the timeless allure of a Wolseley, every car on display is polished to perfection, embodying the enduring charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
But the Historic Vehicle Rally is more than just a feast for the eyes—it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where history meets horsepower. Whether you're a serious car enthusiast eager to explore the treasure troves of the auto-jumble stalls, or a casual visitor drawn by the nostalgia of classic cars, there’s something for everyone. The event offers a perfect blend of excitement and reverence, bringing the past roaring to life against the stunning backdrop of Newby Hall's gardens.
Families can enjoy not only the sight of these magnificent machines but also the beauty of the estate’s celebrated gardens. So, mark your calendars and join us at Newby Hall for the Historic Vehicle Rally. Whether you dream of sitting behind the wheel of a classic car or simply want to soak in the atmosphere of this extraordinary gathering, this event is a celebration of automotive heritage that you won’t want to miss.
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Newby Hall
It is easy to see why Newby Hall, near Ripon, has been described as being the ‘jewel of the north’. Newby’s recent history begins in the 1690s, when local MP Sir Edward Blackett bought the manor and promptly built a new mansion on the site – so it is said, with the help of Sir Christopher Wren, architect of St Paul’s Cathedral.
In 1747, the house passed to the Weddell family. Local MP William Weddell inherited a sizeable portion of money, and used it to enlarge the house in the 1760s with help from architects John Carr and Robert Adam, whose work is evident at Newby today. After Weddell died, the estate passed to Thomas Robinson, sometime Lord Grantham, whose daughter Lady Mary Robinson inherited Newby on his death in 1859. If this sounds like a plot from a Sunday night television drama, it almost is. Lady Mary’s granddaughter, Mary Compton, inherited Newby in 1915, and the house remains in the hands of the Compton family today.
When in 1940 the Coats Mission was devised to evacuate the royal family from London in the event of a German invasion, Newby was chosen as one of the houses to which they’d go. This never happened, and as a result, Newby remained safe during the war, unperturbed by visiting troops, and untouched by stray bombs. The house was opened to the public in 1948 by current owner Richard Compton’s grandfather Major Edward Compton, a fanatical gardener who described his inheritance of Newby as ‘a lovely picture with no frame’ – a house without a garden. He put this right, and now the garden includes a popular model railway, on which visitors can ride.
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