Buckle up for family fun – Festival of Wheels shifts your weekend into high gear!

We’re offering you a Family Motoring Event Tickets & Camping at Festival of Wheels saving you 36% off Motor Show Events Ltd's prices.

The Ultimate Family Motoring Festival Returns to Ipswich!

Buckle up for a high-octane weekend at the Festival of Wheels 2026, the UK’s biggest family motoring event! Whether you’re a petrolhead or just looking for an unforgettable day out with the kids during the summer holidays, this festival at Trinity Park delivers non-stop excitement for all ages.

What’s Included

• Your Ticket: Choose from adult or child day tickets or upgrade to a full weekend camping pass for even more festival fun.
• Kids Under 3 Go Free: Bring your little ones along at no extra cost!
• Free Onsite Parking: No hassle with parking fees – Blue Badge parking available.
• Dog-Friendly: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join the action.

What to Expect

• Spectacular Vehicle Displays: Explore thousands of classic cars, bikes, trucks and motors across sprawling showgrounds.
• Pulse-Racing Stunt Shows: Watch daredevil riders and monster trucks tear up the arena in jaw-dropping performances.
• Circus Big Top: Enjoy live circus acts and try your hand at circus skills workshops – fun for all ages!
• Dinosaur Encounters & Inflatable Village: Keep little adventurers entertained with dinosaur shows and bouncy attractions.
• Wrestling & Trials Motorcycling: See athletic displays and thrilling trials exhibitions.
• Shopping Village & Global Street Food: Browse unique stalls and sample delicious international eats.
• Live Music & Kids’ Entertainment: Dance along to live bands or let the kids loose in dedicated play zones.

If You’re Camping...

• Exclusive Evening Entertainment: Only for campers – enjoy live bands and family-friendly shows after dark.
• Saturday Night Comedy Club: Laughter guaranteed for adults (18+).
• Early Show Access: Get ahead of the crowds each morning.
• Campsite Facilities: Dedicated showers/toilets plus food stalls and bars just for campers.

Your Venue: Trinity Park

This spacious venue is designed for comfort and accessibility: clean toilets and baby-changing stations throughout; multiple food stalls and bars; covered seating; wide paths perfect for prams or wheelchairs; and a complimentary land train so you can easily explore all corners of the festival’s vast grounds.

• Amenities include free parking onsite (with Blue Badge spaces), accessible facilities for families and disabled visitors, plus plenty of indoor attractions if it rains.

Practical Info & Booking Tips

• The event takes place at Trinity Park: Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich IP3 8UH.
• Main festival dates: Saturday 1st August & Sunday 2nd August 2026 (10am–5pm).
• Campsite open from Friday afternoon (31st July) until midday Monday (3rd August).
• Add-on experiences like off-roading or pony rides can be pre-booked or paid on-site (must hold valid event ticket).

This is a rain-or-shine event – bring suitable clothing! Most activities are included in your ticket; some premium experiences require an extra fee. Buy multiple vouchers to attend as a group or treat friends and family!

About Festival of Wheels

The Festival of Wheels is famous for its safe family atmosphere and epic scale. With dedicated staff ensuring smooth operations year after year and glowing reviews from thousands of happy visitors, it’s a highlight of the summer calendar in East Anglia.

FAQs

• Is this suitable for young children?
  The festival is designed for all ages! Children under three enter free with a paying adult. There are dedicated kids’ areas and plenty of family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend.
• Are there food options available?
  Yes – enjoy a wide range of street food stalls serving global cuisine plus bars and snack stands across the site. Campers have access to exclusive food outlets in the campsite area too.
• Is parking included?
  Your ticket includes free onsite parking for all guests. Blue Badge holders will find dedicated accessible spaces close to entrances.

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