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Rotary Cars in the Park

in association with The Stan Bowley Trust

FAQs

As we get closer to our event please see the following Frequently Asked Questions that we receive and our responses:

Q : When will I receive my pass for Cars in the Park?

A : Passes will start being sent out via email on 13 June 2026. If you haven't received yours by 30 June 2026 please email us at entry@carsinthepark.com and we will send you a copy. Car Clubs; Single Entries; Stallholders; Campers; Car Dealers and Volunteers will all need a pass to enter the park.

Q : What time can I arrive at the park?

A : Gates will be open from 7 am. You will be directed by our marshals on arrival. Please note that access will NOT be granted if you arrive after 11 am.

Q : Can I bring my dog to the event?

A : Dogs are welcome at Cars in the Park but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.


Entry Details

Entrance is free to members of the public again this year. Limited parking is available in Bunkers Hill off Lower Sandford Street and costs £5 per vehicle. Overflow car parking on the football pitches on the A51 Western Bypass (on Sunday but not on Saturday)and then you can walk along the footpath and then over the pedestrian crossing into Beacon Park. Please DO NOT park on the grass verges on the A51 or in Lower Sandford Street. In previous years cars parked there have been ticketed. There are also a number of public car parks in Lichfield which are a short walk away from Beacon Park.

Single entry classic cars can book in advance and the charge is £15 for the weekend if booked in advance or £10 per day if not pre-booked. Please complete the booking form for Single Entries via our website. Advance bookings will close around 6 weeks before the event.You can also turn up on the day (before 11.00am) and pay the £10 entry fee on arrival. You are reminded that you are required by law to ensure that your vehicle is road legal.

Passes for this year's event will be issued to Car Clubs; Single Entries (who have booked in advance); Campers and Stallholders.

If you are a car club; single entry; a camper or a stallholder and you have not received your pass this may be because we have not yet processed your application, or we may not have received your payment (if appropriate) or our e-mail to you may have been spammed by your system.

If you do not receive your pass two weeks before the event drop us an e-mail at entry@carsinthepark.com and we'll sort it out.

A helpline mobile number will be made available about a week before the event just in case panic starts to set in. Hopefully we'll have everything sorted by then and nobody will ring us!!!!!

We are looking forward to seeing you all.

Online Booking Applications

Please note that online applications for CitP 2026 will open on 1 January 2026. Booking enquiries are dealt with in the order in which they are received. Booking applications will only be available until 21 May 2026 (or until all spaces are taken if earlier) to allow us sufficient time to arrange passes and plan the layout of the park.

In previous years car club booking applications have exceeded the amount of space we have available so please apply early to avoid missing out!

Camping at Cars in the Park

The facilities are: 

  • Fresh Water via taps situated near the campsite
  • Toilets (male, female and disabled) will be hired by us and will be available from Friday afternoon for the duration of the show including Friday and Saturday overnight
  • Elson point available
  • Security – we have employed adequate security for overnight Friday and Saturday. Hours 7pm to 7 am
  • There are adequate rubbish bins and/or skips

There are no shower facilities and no electric hook-ups.  No barbecues of any sort are permitted at any time.

Procedure on arrival at the park

Gates open at 7 am so please arrive early to prevent traffic congestion. Please display passes so traffic can be directed. Late Friday set up can be arranged.

No barbecues or dronesof any sort are permitted at any time.

Please do not bring any support vehicles into the park that may want to leave as other entrants are still arriving - this causes us huge problems and traffic congestion.

Campers, Clubs, Stallholders and Single Entry classics please note: 
  • You will enter Beacon Park via lower Sandford Street
  • You must arrive between 7am and 11 am without fail
  • Campers,  Clubs and Stallholders will be directed across the grass to a designated pitch. Passes must be displayed.
  • Single Entries will be directed along the tarmac perimeter road and your space will be allocated. If you have booked in advance please show your pass on arrival or pay the entry fee of £10 per car on arrival at the park.
  • Stallholders who have not booked in advance will not be allowed to enter the park. 

We look forward to seeing you at the weekend.