A castle in the region is to play host to hundreds of vintage cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes.

On Sunday, June 27, more than 400 classic cars will be joined by vintage trucks, tractors and stationary engines, as they parade through the grounds of Raby Castle, near Staindrop, County Durham.

Individual entrants will be joined by eight classic car clubs from across the region, including the local Jaguar Drivers' Club and the MG Northumbria Car Club.

The rally's organiser, Mark Woodwards, said: "Last year was our first event at Raby and we were delighted with the number of exhibitors and visitors.

"This year, there are even more tractors and commercial vehicles, so the event will have extra colour and energy. Raby Castle is a fantastic setting for this kind of event. We're looking forward to welcoming lots of visitors."

There will also be an Auto Jumble, where original, but obsolete, car parts can be found.

Visitors can also enjoy entrance into the castle's grounds and gardens.

Admission into the Classic Car Rally is £4 for adults, £3.50 for concessions and £2.50 for children. A family ticket is available for £13.

Admission into Raby Castle itself is an additional £3 for adults, £2.50 for concessions and 50p for children.

The family ticket top-up is £3.

Published: 18/06/2004