not supercar siege at Leeds Castle..... 7-8th May 2016

hi, after the success of the Supercar Siege for charity at leeds castle for the last 3 years, leeds castle have opted not to have them back.....

but put on their own show, that appears to be in a similar vein, 'Motors by the Moat'

i emailed them just after i found out about it, and it is on saturday and sunday 7-8th May 2016, it's £10 per car per day, the email reply didn't make clear the passengers situation (not that we can fit many in) i'd hope they are included!

anyway, here's a link to the application form, it appears they are trying to keep the standard 'up' with pre-approval of the cars before entry invoices are sent.....

http://www.leeds-castle.com/What's+O...at+Application

edit... up to 4 passengers included... could be a squeeze!

Hi Jonathan, so is their a charitable cause or simply the castle owners raising restoration funds? Thanx, Paul

Jonathan
There appears to be a club entry option, are you considering entering us?

as far as i know theres no charity involved, more a business opportunity for Leeds castle... they are even offering entertainment/accommodation and meal options...

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http://www.leeds-castle.com/files/im...sdining-w2.jpgMotors by the Moat House Party

Dates: 7th May 2016
The perfect evening for anyone with a passion for cars and fine dining!
For a whole weekend, vintage, high performance and classic cars from around the world will be on display on the lawns of Leeds Castle. Complete your experience of this ultimate car show event with dinner and an overnight stay in the 900 year old Castle itself.
Dinner (per person excluding accommodation): £130
Accommodation (must be booked with dinner): State Bedrooms £325; Battlement Bedrooms £275; Stable Courtyard Bedrooms £160

Book Online Menu Dine & Sleep Brochure

http://www.leeds-castle.com/files/im...motorsB-wo.jpghttp://www.leeds-castle.com/LC2013/i...astle_icon.gif Motors by the Moat

Dates: 7th May 2016 to 8th May 2016
The perfect weekend for anyone with a passion for cars! Get up close to hundreds of vintage, high performance and classic cars from around the world. The cars will be on display on the Castle lawns with plenty of other entertainment going on for the whole family to enjoy including a look-a-like Lightening McQueen.
Entry to this event is included with your admission ticket.

Car Exhibitor Application Forn Trader Exhibitor Application Form

http://www.leeds-castle.com/files/im...rmotors-wo.jpgMotors by the Moat at Castle View Restaurant

Dates: 8th May 2016
After a fantastic day spent getting up close to hundreds of incredible cars on the Cedar Lawn, our dining event is the perfect end to your family day out. Relax with a chilled glass of Pimms before enjoying deli picnic style starters served from a hamper, followed by an authentic Kentish BBQ on the Terrace overlooking the Castle from across the moat.
£35 per person, £12.50 per child
Bookings can be made from 8 weeks in advance. The standard Castle View Restaurant menu is not available on these dates. Children's menu available.

Book Online Castle View Restaurant

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just hope its a REALLY good dinner!!!

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Originally Posted by sorepaws

Jonathan
There appears to be a club entry option, are you considering entering us?

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i was going to gauge interest first before going further!

So...let me get this straight. Having hosted a charity event for a few years which has become increasingly successful, they've now binned-off the charity and instead are running their own, very similar event...for profit!?!

Unless I've misunderstood (in which case apologies to L-C), they can f'k right off...

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Originally Posted by havoc

So...let me get this straight. Having hosted a charity event for a few years which has become increasingly successful, they've now binned-off the charity and instead are running their own, very similar event...for profit!?!

Unless I've misunderstood (in which case apologies to L-C), they can f'k right off...

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they binned off the supercar seige team/organisers with their charitable aspirations, and all their supercar contacts and decided to take all the money with their own show... they took all the public gate previously, only missing out on the car entry charges that were made online and effectively direct to the charity account. obviously thought they were missing on some extra pot!

it happened with a hot rod show at Beaulieu too, after several years of a successful Victory Wheelers car club show there, Beaulieu was unavailable as a venue to them any more only for the Beaulieu Hotrod drive in show to appear, run by Beaulieu!

I'd be more than happy to support the 'Supercar Siege' guys if they manage to find another venue as felt they put in a lot of hard work to organise a great relaxing event for a very worthy cause. Although not so sure it would have been so good if we hadn't been so lucky with the weather!
After pulling a move like that i'm not so inclined to line Leeds castle's pockets in place of a charity and would not be interested in attending this event.

Olly

Was a good day out last year but ditching the charity is pretty ruthless. I wonder if feelings are similar within other car clubs....