Event Conditions and Procedures

The MGCC SE Centre is organising an MG Road Run from Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking to Herstmonceaux Castle, East Sussex.

Entries to this event are confirmed once a completed Registration has been entered and accepted by MGCC SE Centre along with the entry fee paid.

Note – This is a social scenic road run with no competitive element attached.

Event Entry Conditions and Procedures

Please read carefully the event arrangements summarised below: –

  • Entry Cost for the event is inclusive of entry to Herstmonceaux Castle, Rally Plate and Route Book (fees inclusive of carbon offsetting)
  • MGCC Member  Driver and Car – £15.00  Non-Member– £20.00
  • Additional Passengers      – £10.00 per person
  • Entries include all booking fees from Little Box Office.
  1. Event Documentation and Signing-on:
  • Event Entry – Entrants will need to complete a pre-event online Registration/Entry Form to confirm details of entrant, passengers and vehicle including name and address, telephone numbers, email, club membership, vehicle make/model/registration.
  • Entry Fee – Entrance fees should be paid in advance using the online system via The Little Box Office. If that is not possible then please contact the treasurer , Ron Kemp, for details of how to pay in other ways – [email protected]
  • Last entry date is 11th May 2025.
  • This year the SE Centre’s chosen charity is The Prostate Cancer Charity. If you wish to give a donation, please indicate at the foot of the Registration Form and add the amount to the Entry Fee.
  • The Scenic Run directions will be issued on sign on in a printed route book. If you wish to have an electronic version a pdf can be requested by email to [email protected]

Event Organisation

  • General – The Scenic Run Touring Assembly will be organised under a Motorsport UK Certificate of Exemption. Touring Assembly routes will be agreed with the appropriate County Route Liaison Officer.
  • Event Admission/Participation – There will be event start/entry control points at the start of the Scenic Run and at the entrance to Herstmonceaux Castle.
  1. Upon starting the Scenic Run, the marshal will check entrant entry and Drivers and Passengers will need to sign-on at the Run start. Denbies Wine Estate is located at London Road, Dorking RH5 6AA 
  2. Upon arrival at Herstmonceaucx Castle, look for the MG Car Club arrow flags – parking directions will be given. The Castle is located in Wartling Road, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RN

The Scenic Run starts from Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking

  • Event Times –Sign on from 9.30am
  • Scenic Runs commence from 10.00am to 11.00am.
  • MG arrivals at Hertmonceaux Castle will be expected from 1pm.
  • Refreshments – Denbies have a large cafe which will be open for breakfast, teas and coffees etc. There is a smaller cafe at Herstmonceaux Castle. Parking will be on a field in front of the castle and picnics are welcome to be taken.
  • Dogs – Dogs are permitted in the gardens and grounds but must be kept on a lead.
  • Accessibility – The gardens are largely flat but there are some rough areas and steps. The Castle originates in the 15th Century and is consequently difficult to access. 
  • Toilets – Facilities are located at Denbies main building and at Herstmonceaux Castle. Fuel / toilet stops will be indicated in the route book.
  • Special Needs – Please let the organisers know if any entrant driver or passenger has any special needs such as accessibility, etc. and assistance may be required.
  • Event Publicity and Records – Please be aware that the MGCC reserves the right to publish any photographs taken at the event on the Club website, Social Media or Newsletter/Club Magazine. Under GDPR, entrant entry details such as names, addresses and contact information will be retained by the MGCC SE Centre as part of the events records.
  • First Aid – The MGCC Organisers will have a First Aid kit available for entrants’ use and Herstmonceaux Castle will have their own First Aiders.
  • Carbon Offest – 50p per vehicle will be paid to carbon offset this event.

 

  1. For more information or clarification

If you have any queries or need more information then please email Andrew Mitchell [email protected]  or phone him on 07703 138419