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The TT Comes to Ashford this Easter Monday
- Fab- Biker
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
The Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show and Autojumble is back this Easter Monday, bringing together classic machines, club stands, traders and one of the South East’s best-loved bike jumbles in the hardstanding, weatherproof surroundings of Ashford Livestock Market.
Held on Monday 6th April 2026, the event’s theme this year is the Isle of Man TT & GP races, celebrating the unique relationship between Kent riders and the iconic road race over the decades. The show will shine a spotlight on competitors with connections to the area, including Dave Hughes, Rex Butcher, Richard Tree and the Arter Brothers. Theme bikes booked in to appear include
Dave Hughes' 1961 Arter Bros Matchless G50 that he won the 1972 Manx Senior on.
AJS 7R that won the 1963 Junior Manx GP, entered by Francis Beart and ridden by Peter Darvill with an average speed of 92.48 mph on the Mountain circuit.
1969 Triumph Trident, ridden by the current owner in the 1974 Final Production Race at the TT (10th place).
1967/8 350cc Aermacchi Ala D'Oro. The current owner has ridden it in the Manx GP 11 times between 1984 and 1999, with a best place of Eighth in the 1989 Junior Classic MGP.
As ever, there will be plenty to see across the venue. The main show exhibits will be housed in the modern Amos Hall foyer, featuring privately-owned classic, vintage and veteran motorcycles alongside club displays. Entry is now open to all pre-2000 motorcycles, giving owners of modern classics the chance to get involved and bring a wider range of machines to the show.
For restorers, collectors and bargain-hunters, the Car Auction Hall will once again be packed with traders and autojumble stalls, with even more jumblers outside on the hardstanding. The ever-popular Bikemart area also returns, allowing visitors to sell complete motorcycles free of charge. Bikes can be dropped off or ridden into the event at no extra cost — an entry ticket is all that’s needed.
Private garage-clearout stalls are available for just £20, including admission for two people, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone with surplus spares or unfinished projects to shift.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day in the onsite café, with seating available for those needing a break between browsing the stalls and admiring the bikes.
The Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show and Autojumble takes place at Ashford Livestock Market, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent TN24 0HB, easily accessible from the M20 at Junction 10 or 10a.
Gates open to the public from 10am. Tickets cost just £6 for adults and accompanied children under 16 go free. Earlybird entry is available from 8am for £10.
Tickets are available on the morning of the show and you can pay by cash or card or purchase in advance from https://ticketlab.app/series/2384#/
This event sounds like such a fun way to spend Easter Monday in Ashford, especially if you’re into classic motorcycles and the history behind them it’s great to see the TT Comes to Ashford show returning on Monday 6th April with a strong Isle of Man TT theme that celebrates the connection between local riders and one of the most iconic road races in the world, featuring classic machines, club stands and plenty of traders and autojumble stalls to explore. I love that it’s open to all pre-2000 motorcycles too, giving owners of modern classics a chance to get involved alongside veteran bikes, and that there’s a real community feel with people able to sell parts or just wander around admirin…