2025 UK Spring Concours - Burghley House
Anne Reed | Published on 6/14/2025
The weekend of 7-8th June 2025 saw Members from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, UK and the USA convene at Burghley House in Lincolnshire for the UK Spring Concours.
Burghley House was built between 1555 and 1587 and is one of the largest, and grandest, Elizabethan houses in the country.
On Saturday morning, there was an unforgettable drive out, with 29 Aston Martins, driving through the scenic heart of England, taking in the stunning landscapes of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland.
In the evening, the International Gala Dinner started with a Champagne reception in the Old Kitchen.......
Followed by a leisurely Tour of the State Rooms........
Finishing with dinner in the Great Hall.
Club Chairman, Tom Westley welcomed everyone, giving some history of the Club's 90 years and what to look out for in the future.
Sunday saw the competitive element of the weekend with the Concours. 51 Aston Martins competed over 15 classes, with cars ranging from the 1924 B&M Ltd Tourer through to 2022 V8 Vantages.
A display of 10 DB6 cars celebrated the 60th anniversary of their launch.
20 years of the V8 Vantage model was celebrated with a display of 40 cars.
Parking for spectators arriving in an Aston Martin had over 100 cars and provided an amazing display in itself.
The Club marquee was full all day, with the Club Shop and Aston Martin Heritage Trust both very busy.
There was a 'Find the Car' competition for children. They had 6 specified Aston Martins to find, and photograph, with a bag of sweets as their prize.
Some of the Club Partners joined us: Lockton Insurance for Classic and Supercars; RM Sotheby's auction company, Michelin Tyres and Cambridge & Counties Bank. Ian Cunningham, who provides an art rendering of the Elite class winner had a display of his artwork.
Aston Martin Works Service brought along the latest DBX, DB12 and Vantage for Members and public to enjoy.
Prior to the Prizegiving, Members enjoyed a glass of Pommery Champagne, with 250 glasses being distributed within 15 minutes.
Chief Judge, Michael Reed, presided over the awarding of the trophies to end the day. The full results are available here: Concours Results - Burghley House 2025.
14 year old, George Parrott, joined the Judging Team.....
George said: "I have been to a Concours before but never really understood it, but now I have been involved in it I think it is amazing how the cars are preserved and enjoyed. The paint glowed in the sun and the chrome was so shining you could clearly see your own reflection in it. The line up of cars was a Fabulous sight In front of the beautiful backdrop of Burghley House. I was lucky enough to get to help judge the Newport Pagnell V8 class which contained some of my favourite cars but I also enjoyed the variety there as well. There are not many places where you can be looking at an immaculate pre war car then walk a few hundred yards to go and have a look at the latest and greatest Astons."
More photographs are available from Club Photographer, Ian Kendall and professional photographer Hamish Jordan. Members can log in to see additional photo albums which have been uploaded by Members Here.
Photos above taken by: Ian Kendall, Hamish Jordan, Douglas Alderson, Anne Reed.