The county’s largest family-friendly car show is gearing up to welcome all ages to its biggest event yet.  

Now in its third year, Cumbria Auto Show returns on Sunday 1 July showcasing over 1,000 cars in what is expected to be its biggest turn out yet.  

At The Borderway Exhibition Hall and Mart in Carlisle, vehicles of all makes, shapes and sizes will be on display, from classic cars right through to modern day models. Visitors can even vote for their favourite car in the indoor hall display, with Cumbria Auto Detailing taking centre stage with one of their spectacular supercars.  

In a new addition this year, Spadeadam Motor Club will be thrilling spectators as they carry out Autotests with their members. Meanwhile, The North Lakes 4×4 Club return with another amazing display on the 4×4 assault course, offering free passenger rides. 

But Cumbria Auto Show is not just reserved for the car enthusiasts and the grown ups, far from it. Children get free entry and can enjoy lots of entertainment and activities on offer once inside – from bouncy castles and obstacle courses, to balloon modelling. It’s a family day out for all ages.   

Organiser and self-confessed car fanatic, Hannah Powell set up the event three years ago, to give local people a great day out, she explained: “I’ve been into my cars for a long time. I saw that there was a gap in the market, so decided to launch the event and it’s been really well supported. 

“It’s designed to be an affordable day out in our local area.” 

It has been extremely well supported, but not just in the local area. People travel from all over the country to take part, with bookings coming from as far as Northampton and Birmingham.  

Hannah, who describes organising the event as her “hobby”, said: “Last year we had a few people from Glasgow and the north east, but we’ve never had people from quite so far afield. It’s really encouraging that they want to come up and visit us in Carlisle.” 

She added: “I think it’s safe to say it’s the biggest car show in the county.”  

Cumbria Auto Show is held at Borderway Exhibition Hall and Mart on 1 July from 11am – 3.30pm 

For more information visit www.cumbriaautoshow.co.uk  

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