DRIVE IT DAY - SUNDAY 21st APRIL • 10AM - 4PM
Please note Exhibitor Registration is now closed.
RE: National Drive It Day Sunday April 21st, 2024,
Kersey Mill, Kersey IP7 6DP
Gates open to display vehicles from 8.30am. Public 10am – 4.00pm.
Dear Exhibitor,
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you and seeing your fine vintage and classic cars here at Kersey Mill on National Drive It Day 2024.
With this event being less than 2 weeks away, we wanted to touch base with you with some final details and arrangements.
We have had a record number of car enthusiasts register and we are expecting a record number of exhibitors. We really do hope the weather will be fine and if not sunny just dry. With the record numbers registering we have allocated the rear paddocks (Zone 8) for extra display vehicles, these have weathered very well and are looking great, however currently the front areas are still a little wet but drying out. nicely, so we are hopeful they will also be in use.
On arrival our Marshalls will be directing you to your specific parking zone.
Please Note: It is not possible to predetermine the zone as it can change on the day depending on traffic flows, as we cannot allow for cars to back-up onto the highway. Our Marshalls will be on duty until 12 noon so please arrive well beforehand. Remember gates open at 8.30am. In some cases, some vehicles can be left here the previous night. Our premises are secure with security cameras.
A detailed map is available below, showing the different Zones and these will be sign-posted on the day. From a logistical point it would be extremely helpful if you are attending as part of a group, that all vehicles in your group on entry to the site can display the group name or initials so we can try and park you together, it is also useful if the number of cars in the group is displayed.
As in the past, display vehicles enter FREE of charge and can come and go during the day, however it is useful for us to know your plans so we can park you accordingly. If you plan on leaving before 3pm could you please show your desired time of departure so we can park you, allowing for safety of spectators and an easy exit to avoid congestion.
• The Miller's Café and TMK Street Food catering for alfresco dining will be open from 8.30am.
• We will be holding milling demonstrations throughout the day and the mill will be open for tours.
• Some of the on-site shops and business will be open too.
• Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
• PLEASE DO NOT use Gas BBQ’s, Gas Stoves, Fires, or naked flames.
We will be holding our Best In Show & runner up competition. There are 2 prizes, Kersey Mill Flower Shop and The Heather Walker Trophy, that will be awarded around 3.30pm. Heather and her family have been great friends and supporters of Kersey Mill Drive it Day since 2016. Heather sadly passed away in 2023 and it is with great sadness to announce that David, her beloved husband, also just passed away. It will be a tough day for all of us that knew them and particularly for the family who will award the prize in their memory. I know that they both would have wanted everyone to enjoy the day.
Thank you for your support, we hope you have a fantastic day. Do tell your friends and family to come along. Public parking is just £5 (which includes all occupancy of each car), so it's a very affordable day out.
So, get polishing those wonderful vehicles in preparation for a fabulous day and we will look forward to welcoming you to Kersey Mill.
Safe journey & best wishes
Steve, Alison and The Friends of Kersey Mill
