EVENTS
MEETINGS
Join likeminded fans on the first Monday of each month to review events, welcome new members, and discuss all things Lotus!
EXHIBITING
Additional to organising our own events, we attend car shows throughout the UK participating alongside fellow Lotus clubs.
SOCIALS
Meet with friends and family for mid-week or weekend catch-ups, visits to Lotus locations, and trips to local and national attractions.
TRACK DAYS
Whether you are a beginner or advanced track driver, experience your Lotus in a controlled and exhilarating environment.
OUR APPROACH
As we near our 50th year, the club is investing its time and effort into rebuilding its local and national presence, from organising our own events, outings and trips to participating in others we have been invited to.
As a club, it is important for us to improve and develop, therefore, we ask members to provide the committee feedback as well as ideas and proposals to support the decisions we make during our annual calendar reviews.
Whilst we actively encourage members to attend shows and participate in events if able, there is no pressure to do so. If you are not a member of NELOC, but would like to experience what it is like to be involved in our Lotus club, please come along to one of our meetings or events, or contact us today.
CLUB MEETINGS
2025
Meetings take place on the first Monday of every month.
EVENT
DATE & TIME
LOCATION
Monthly Meeting
6 January
3 February
3 March
7 April
5 May
2 June
7 July
4 August
1 September
6 October
3 November
1 December
19:30-21:00
Ravensworth Arms
Greenford Lane
Gateshead
NE11 0ER
Christmas Party and Club Meeting
TBC
19:30-21:00
Ravensworth Arms,
Greenford Lane,
Gateshead,
NE11 0ER
*Meeting dates and times may be subject to change in exceptional circumstances, and in such instances members will be notified via official channels and at the committee’s earliest opportunity.
*Whilst our meetings formally begin at 19:30 and end at 21:00, you are more than welcome to arrive before 19:30 and stay beyond 21:00, and with food and drink available, you may wish to take the opportunity to enjoy a meal before or during the evening’s proceedings.
CLUB EVENTS
2025
Events are organised and run directly by NELOC.
EVENT
DATE & TIME
LOCATION
Lotus at the Pit
Saturday
24 May
10:00-LATE
SEE CLUB FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Lotus at Locomotion
Sunday
8 June
10:00-1600
Shildon Locomotion Museum
DL4 2RE
Lotus on the Green
Sunday
22 June
10:00-14:00
Terrace Green
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 7EU
Sports Cars in the North
Sunday
6 July
08:00-17:00
Beamish Museum
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
Lotus on the Farm
Saturday
2 August
10:00-LATE
TS26 0LH
*Event dates and times may be subject to change in exceptional circumstances, and in such instances members will be notified via official channels and at the committee’s earliest opportunity.
*Exhibiting at some events may be restricted to NELOC members only.
LOCAL MEETS
2025
In alphabetical order, NELOC actively supports the following local gatherings with members attending if and when able.
EVENT
DATE & TIME
LOCATION
Car Barn Monthly Meet
Car’Nichiwa
24 April
Das Auto Barn
8 May
Tutto Italiano
19 June
Cool Britannia
17 July
The Car Barn Trophy 2025
21 August
Je Ne Sais Car
18 September
Dates are all on a Thursday
16:00-LATE
Car Barn Drivers’ Club
Red Row
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RW
North East Restoration Club Monthly Car Meet
2 April
7 May
4 June
2 July
6 August
3 September
First Wednesday of the month
18:00-LATE
North East Restoration Club
Wilden Terrace
Pattinson Industrial Estate
Washington
NE38 8QB
Warden Law Cars and Coffee
2 January
6 February
6 March
3 April
1 May
5 June
3 July
7 August
4 September
2 October
6 November
4 December
First Thursday of the month
17:00-20:00
Warden Law Motorsports Centre
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR3 2PR
*Event dates and times are subject to change by their respective organisers, and in such instances members will be notified via official channels and at the committee’s earliest opportunity.
LOCAL EVENTS
2025
In order of date, NELOC actively supports the following local events with members encouraged to attend if able.
EVENT
DATE & TIME
LOCATION
Fins and Chrome
Sunday
18 May
09:00-16:00
South Shields
Hexham Classic Car and Motorsport Show
Sunday
12 July
10:00-15:00
Hexham & Northern Marts
Tyne Green
Hexham
NE46 3SG
Classic and Modern Performance Show
Sunday
20 July
10:00-16:00
The Old Brickworks
Wilden Terrace
Pattinson South Industrial Estate
Washington
NE38 8QB
Hamsterley Forest Vintage & Classic Vehicle Show
Monday
27 July
10:00-15:00
Hamsterley Forest
Forestry England
Hamsterley
DL13 3NL
Summer Cherished and Classic Cars
By North of England Classic and Pre-War Automobiles (NECPWA)
Sunday
10 August
11:00-16:00
The North East Land Sea & Air Museum
Old Washington Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 3HZ
Classic Car Show
By North of England Classic and Pre-War Automobiles (NECPWA)
Sunday
10 August
11:00-16:00
Etal Show
Etal Village
Cornhill on Tweed
Northumberland
TD12 4TL
Durham Classic Car Show
Monday
25 August
11:00-16:00
Durham Market Place
Durham
DH1 3NJ
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show
Sunday
31 August
10:00-16:00
Ushaw Historic House Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw
County Durham
DH7 7DW
*Event dates and times are subject to change by their respective organisers, and in such instances members will be notified via official channels and at the committee’s earliest opportunity.
NATIONAL EVENTS
2025
In order of date, NELOC actively supports the following national events with members encouraged to attend if able.
EVENT
DATE & TIME
LOCATION
Donnington Historic Festival
Friday-Sunday
2-4 May
09:00-17:00
Donington Park Circuit
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2BN
Classic to Modern Motor Show
Saturday
10 May
09:30-17:00
Croft Circuit
West Lane
Dalton On Tees
North Yorkshire
DL2 2PL
Jim Clark 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
By The Jim Clark Trust
Saturday-Sunday
28-29 June
10:00-16:00
Duns Castle Estate
Duns
Berwickshire
Scottish Borders
TD11 3NW
49th Scottish Transport Extravaganza
Saturday-Sunday
12-13 July
09:00-17:00
Glamis Castle
Angus
DD8 1QJ
Historic Vehicle Rally
By North of England Classics and Pre War Automobiles
Sunday
20 July
10:00-15:00
Newby Hall
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 5AE
Lotus on the Pier
By North Yorkshire Lotus Owners Club (NYLOC)
Sunday
27 July
10:00-16:00
West Pier
Pier Road
Whitby
YO21 3PU
Ripon Classic Car Gathering
By Ripon Old Cars
Sunday
27 July
09:00-17:00
The Ripon Classic Car Gathering
Ripon Racecourse
Boroughbridge Road
Ripon
HG4 1UG
*Event dates and times are subject to change by their respective organisers, and in such instances members will be notified via official channels and at the committee’s earliest opportunity.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
2025
In order of date, NELOC actively supports the following international events with members encouraged to attend if able.
EVENT
DATE & TIME
LOCATION
Ypres Lotus Day
Thursday
29 May
08:30-17:30
Zonnebeekseweg 30a
8900 Ieper
Ypres
Belgium
*Event dates and times are subject to change by their respective organisers, and in such instances members will be notified via official channels and at the committee’s earliest opportunity.
HELP US
If you spot a mistake, or you have a suggestion, idea or proposal, please get in touch with us today.