Thousands of car enthusiasts will descend on the seafront over the May bank holiday weekend for an annual motor show.

Magnificent Motors will return to Eastbourne in 2025, bringing more than 600 cars to the Western Lawns.

The show is expected to attract thousands of visitors over the bank holiday weekend as one of the biggest motoring events on the south coast.

Eastbourne Borough Councillor Margaret Bannister, lead member for tourism, leisure, accessibility and community safety, said, “With Magnificent Motors we are sure to have a magnificent start to the events summer season.

"Each year we are over-subscribed so I would urge car clubs to apply as soon as possible with their star cars for the best chance of being accepted.

Cars from the 2024 eventCars from the 2024 event (Image: Vitus Sukoco | Eastbourne Borough Council)

“Individual owners need not worry about missing out though, as we will be opening a separate allocation for them in January on a first-come first-served basis.”

Free to spectators, the event will take place from May 3 to May 4. The event is open from 10am to 5pm each day in Western Lawns and Wish Tower slopes on Eastbourne seafront.

Car club entries close on December 1 while individual entries are open for car owners in January. Entries cost £5 per car.