Things to do in (and around) cars

Days out with glowing Hot Wheels monster trucks, vintage classics, and the best of motocross

The leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping, but that doesn’t mean that things are slowing down – especially for lovers of life in the fast lane. From the big, ostentatious presence of a monster truck to the more humble and sleek classic car shows, two-wheeled motorsports to four-wheeled experiences – we’ve curated a list of our top vehicular events that are sure to thrill the whole family.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

Jan & Apr 2025

Who doesn’t love seeing their favourite toys come to life? If the movies Toy Story or Cars are anything to go by, the answer to that question is that everyone, young and old, still loves toys and finding new ways to experience them. Enter: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, the best monster truck show featuring life-sized Hot Wheels Monster Trucks on a real-life track. Expect appearances from real Hot Wheels Monster Trucks including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot and more, plus the all-new Skelesaurus will make its debut. Following the success of the Glow party, the show’s new theme is Glow-N-Fire, bringing a fiery new twist to the fan-favourite tour, which stops in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow.

SuperEnduro: Indoor Enduro of Champions

Sat 5 Oct 2024

Taking place at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, this indoor motorsport championship is sure the rev the engines of any fan. For those unfamiliar with the sport, SuperEnduro is a competition for Enduro motorbike motocross riders to face off in a test of speed and skill on an indoor racecourse. The event will feature some of the best talent the sport has to offer across the UK, Europe and the US – right in the heart of Newcastle.

Scramble at Bicester Heritage

Sun 5 Jan 2025

If big arenas aren’t quite your speed, head down to Bicester Heritage and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of both classic and contemporary British cars. Get up close and personal with over 50 elite car specialists, showrooms and workshops; see some of the finest restored vintage vehicles; explore modern marvels and future classics; and speak to car enthusiasts alike at this open-air celebration at a restored WW2 RAF base. The perfect day out for car-loving family and friends.

The ArenaCross Tour

31 Jan 2025 – 22 Feb 2025

If SuperEnduro racing isn’t enough, the ArenaCross tour should fuel you up. Combining racing and freestyle motocross live shows, ArenaCross is three hours of pure motorsports adrenaline, packed with unbelievable tricks from the best and brightest motocross stars. Plus, ArenaCross Fuel Girls will perform jaw-dropping pyro shows all while motocross freestylers pull their most daring tricks overhead. It’s thrilling, action-packed, and coming to Belfast, Aberdeen and Manchester.

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