The Shire Land Rover Club

October Club Social
2024-10-03 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU, SO53 2DU, United Kingdom
Pop on down and say hello!
We get together from around 7:30pm for an evening of general chat, who’s broken what, upcoming events and adventures etc.
Club socials are free and open to everyone, whether you’re already a member or just want to find out a bit more about the club.
At the King Rufus pub in Chandlers Ford, we usually congregate in the function room or the alcove to the far right hand end of the bar – if you can’t find us just ask at the bar.

Portsdown Hill Social
2024-09-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-07-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-06-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Mick’s Monster Burger, Portsdown Hill, Portsdown Hill Road (B2177) overlooking Portsmouth, United Kingdom
A popular social gathering on Portsdown Hill, just off the A3, at the immensely scenic parking spot and burger van, with great views of Portsmouth and indeed half of the south coast on a clear day.
Everyone’s welcome, come along & say hello – whether you’re a current club member or just want to find out what we’re about.
Mick’s Monster Burger is located just off the A3 on Portsdown Hill Road (B2177) overlooking Portsmouth.

Adventure Overland Show 2024
2024-09-14 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Luddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9SE, United Kingdom
The club are attending the Adventure Overland show at Stratford race course, Warwickshire – if you’d like to join us for the weekend, get your vehicle on the club stand and enjoy a few beers around the campfire you are very welcome.
You’ll need to book your own camping pitch here: adventure-overland-show.com/tickets and then contact us and let us know that you’d like us to reserve a spot on the club stand for you.

Play Day – Mannington
2024-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Mannington, Horton Road, Mannington, United Kingdom
Mannington is a site of two halves, one half has tight technical forest tracks with some deep swampy sections, mud runs, dug out climbs and gulleys, and the other half is a large open arena which is great for all vehicles and abilities, with water of varying depth so you can dip a toe or plough in bonnet-deep, plus lots of wide open climbs and tracks and some twisty technical bits in between the trees.
A great site for all vehicles from shiny to hardcore – our rules on which vehicles can come are here.
You can save time and book a ticket in advance via Eventbrite here, or you can pay on the day as usual.
MANNINGTON SITE LOCATION
For anyone who hasn’t been to Mannington before the nearest postcode is BH21 6SB
The site entrance is located on the main road at the crossroads with Horton Road and Burt’s Lane. Shire LRC signs will be located at this point and to guide you along the farm track – please close the gate after you, and PLEASE drive carefully and considerately as there are pedestrians and horses using this track.
The Google Maps waypoint is 50.868091, -1.912104
You can type the above co-ordinates into Google maps and it will take you directly to the site.

September Club Social
2024-09-05 19:30 - 23:00 | The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU, SO53 2DU, United Kingdom

Silverstone Classic - Join the ShireLRC Stand!
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-25 | Silverstone Race Circuit, Towcester, Northampton, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
Show off your Land Rover at Silverstone!
We’re really rather excited about this – the Shire Land Rover Club have got a stand at Silverstone Classic 2024 – three days of classic cars from every era, racing on-track and on show, full pit lane access all round, plus live music in the evenings, a FREE fun-fair for the kids, air displays, and loads of other stuff.
As an invited car club we get a much reduced rate AND you get to park your Land Rover on the club stand in amongst the Ferraris and Porsches and whatnot.

The package price is for TWO PEOPLE in ONE VEHICLE and is a big discount off the regular ticket price. Members MUST be on-site by 10am and cannot leave site until 5pm, there are usually queues to get in so PLEASE allow an extra half an hour in the morning!
This is open strictly to Shire LRC members only.

Use the following car club codes when booking:

Tax Exempt / pre-1984 classics: 037CCDP24
Everyone else: 038CCDP24

The Shire LRC group are camping in the official camping at the Silverstone Golf Club. If you’re hoping to join us please get in touch so we can arrange to meet up.

Club BBQ Social - QE2 Country Park
2024-08-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Queen Elizabeth Country Park, , Gravel Hill, Horndean, Hampshire, PO8 0QE, United Kingdom
We provide the fire, you bring some food to throw on it!
We’re having a free family BBQ social in the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Country Park, all are welcome to come along & socialise.
We will be providing the BBQ, but to keep things simple we ask that you bring your own food to cook on it.
We are booked in the “Juniper” BBQ area, there’s parking right by it and a few bench seats, although bringing your own chairs would probably be a good idea too.
This is a 100% FREE event but it would be appreciated if you can “book in” on Eventbrite so we know roughly how many are coming – please click here to book a free ticket.

SADLRC Wales green lane trip
2024-08-04 08:00 - 2024-08-10 17:00 | SO53 2DU
As an affiliated club, SADLRC have invited our members to join them for a week away in Wales green laning and camping.
See SADLRC’s website for details.

August Club Social
2024-08-01 19:30 - 23:00 | The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU, SO53 2DU, United Kingdom

Dunsfold Land Rover Collection - Private Tour
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 | The Dunsfold Collection, The Dunsfold Collection, Alfold Road, Dunsfold, Surrey, GU8 4NP, United Kingdom
You may not be aware but Dunsfold Collection is home to the largest Land Rover collection in the world – with a huge variety of rare Land Rovers including all manner of prototypes and specialist one-offs.
We’ve arranged a private tour of the museum, and also optional camping on Saturday night at the nearby Springok site for those who want to join us. You can book tickets online here.

Compton Abbas Land Rover Weekend
2024-07-13 10:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 | Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Nr. Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP, United Kingdom
A whole weekend of Land Rovers and aircraft, displayed against the best of Dorset’s backdrops. Serving hearty local fare and refreshing Gritchie brews throughout the day, bring the whole family and share in the passion for noise and power.
The perfect event to pencil in for a summer’s treat.
There is no car parking charge or booking required to come up and view this event.
Click here for the event website – join the Shire Whatsapp chat group or Facebook group and see if we can get a convoy going!

Simply Land Rover Show - Beaulieu
2024-07-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN, United Kingdom
We have a club stand at this show, come and join us – simply book your tickets as normal and note on your booking that you’re with Shire Land Rover club and we’ll have a space for you and your vehicle.

July Club Social
2024-07-04 19:30 - 23:00 | The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU, SO53 2DU, United Kingdom

Thruxton Historic
2024-06-22 08:00 - 2024-06-23 18:00 | Thruxton Race Circuit, Thruxton Circuit, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PW, United Kingdom
Shire Land Rover Club will be camping as a group at this event – if you’d like to join us and get 50% discount on entry tickets book here and use code SLRC245TH at checkout

World-class historic racing from a spectacular array of grids, open-access race paddock, fantastic spectator viewing, car club displays and lunchtime parades, supercar rides and much, much more – there’s so much to see and do at this family-friendly event. There’s even free on-site camping!

June Club Social
2024-06-06 19:30 - 23:00 | The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU, SO53 2DU, United Kingdom

Basingstoke Festival of Transport
2024-05-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Basingstoke War Memorial Park, War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AG, United Kingdom
A great day out for all the family, whether you’re a keen motor buff or you just want an interesting and enjoyable Sunday.
Once again, we expect that the War Memorial Park will be filled with nearly 750 vehicles. We look forward to seeing both exhibitors and visitors come and enjoy themselves. It is a wonderful family day out. This event is free of charge both for exhibitors and visitors!
Parking is available at the Old Common, London Road (use RG21 4BY and follow the parking signs) for £3.
As in previous years, there will be a huge range of vehicles on static display, including classic, vintage, commercial, fire engines and military trucks. There will also be a variety of specialist car clubs, trade stalls and catering outlets.
Shire LRC are attending so come along and say hello! If you’d like to join us showing your vehicle on the club stand you can book here via EventBrite.

The Festival’s official website is here: https://www.rotary-ribi.org/districts/page.php?PgID=734167&DistrictNo=

May Club Social & AGM [FREE DRINK!]
2024-05-02 19:30 - 23:00 | The King Rufus, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU, SO53 2DU, United Kingdom
Pop on down and say hello!
We get together from around 7:30pm for an evening of general chat, who’s broken what, upcoming events and adventures etc.
The May social is also the club AGM, so get your best heckles ready and head on over to vote (or to volunteer) on the running of the club for the year ahead. Every member who turns up to join in will get a token for a free drink at the bar as our way of saying thank you.

We will also be proposing some updates to the club constitution to modernise it a bit – you can read about that here and let us know any feedback..
Club socials are free and open to everyone, whether you’re already a member or just want to find out a bit more about the club. However, only club members can vote or stand for a committee position at the AGM. If you’re interested in getting involved in any way please do contact us.
