Aston Hill Centenary Hill Climb

Aston Hill was the scene of some of the country’s most prestigious hill climb events from 1904 to 1925, with many notable drivers and motorcycle riders taking part. In celebration there will be several non-profit events from the 14th to 17th May 2025:

THE CLIMB

Display & highway run of period vehicles:

17 May 2025 (9.00am to 11.30am)

Gathered in Aston Clinton Park will be 50 cars and 20 motorcycles that competed in the 1904-25 period, or a type that did so.

• 09.00: Participating cars and motorcycles will assemble in Aston Clinton Park, where they will be on display to the public and media during scrutineering for safety and noise using Motorsport UK qualified experts from many local clubs.

• 10.00: Motorsport UK will present HCAAC with a replacement permit for the 1925 event …100 years late!

• 10.05: Participants briefing

• 10.30-11.30: Vehicles will be flagged from the start. They will follow a three-mile route through Aston Clinton and ascending Aston Hill to the old finish line. Please note the route will remain open to other traffic but will be managed by marshals. After crossing the old finish line, the participating cars and motorcycles will enter The Show, where they will form the centrepiece of the Aston Hill vintage and classic vehicle show.

THE SHOW

Veteran, vintage and classic car show:

17 May 2025 (9.00am to 5.00pm)

In the show field at the top of Aston Hill, in addition to the period cars and motorcycles, there will be hundreds of pre-1980 British and European classic vehicles …plus local traders with craft stalls, high quality food and refreshments.

THE VILLAGE

Exhibition on the history of Aston Hill: 14-17 May 2025 (9.00am to 5.00pm each day) In the Red Kite Pavilion in Aston Clinton Park.

Further details can be found here astonhill100.com