Scramble – 27th April 2025
What is the Scramble/ what can I expect to see?
A Royal appointment with the Scramble
The Scramble will turn the clock back 60 years in April to mark the anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Bicester and the RAF base, in May 1965.
Expect a celebration of the machinery that greeted Her Majesty, with wings and wheels, in Hangar 113.
Meanwhile the central display will honour The Record Collection, with cars from the record books and record sleeves, along with more than 150 cars from Scramblers lining the avenues with their usual eclectic flair.
The 50 specialists will welcome you into their workshops, where vintage and classic cars rub shoulders with electric performance cars and future fuels.
Fun for the whole family awaits, with activities including The Little Top's children's entertainment, driveable miniature Land Rovers and much more.
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a ticketed event, with passes available for purchase in advance only. Tickets are sold per person (not per car) and will not be available at the gate on the day. Be sure to book early to secure your place.
Each ticket includes a £1 donation to Starter Motor, a Bicester Heritage-based charity dedicated to helping young enthusiasts get behind the wheel. Learn more at www.startermotor.co. - Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
- Visitor parking, including spaces for pre-1990 vehicles, will be located on the airfield.
- The Bicester Heritage Technical Site will feature a curated collection of display cars from the Bicester Heritage specialist businesses. Unless specifically invited to display, please do not arrive early, as access to the Technical Site will not be permitted.
- As this is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes suitable for exploring the site.
- Tickets will be scanned through your car windows, so please ensure all attendees have their tickets ready at the check-in, either on their phones or printed on paper.
Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 7 days after the initial purchase. Unfortunately, we are unable to process refund requests beyond this period.
If you are within the refund period and wish to request a refund, please email support@universe.com.
FAQ QUESTIONS:
Event timings
What time do the gates open to the public?
9am – Bicester Motion would like to ask all visitors to the Scramble to respect the neighbours and be aware of local traffic on arrival and departure of the event.
What time does the event close to the public?
4pm – Bicester Motion would like to ask all visitors to the Scramble to respect the neighbours and be aware of local traffic on arrival and departure of the event.
Ticket Queries
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, advance passes only – we shall not be selling tickets at the gate for the Scramble. Passes are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
How much are tickets?
Adult Passes - £25.00 (inc. VAT), fees are in addition
Children’s passes - £5 (inc. VAT), fees are in addition
Infants passes - Free of charge but an infant pass must still be booked
The purchase price for each pass includes a £1 donation towards StarterMotor, a Bicester Motion based charity with the sole intention of putting young enthusiasts in the driving seat. To find out more please visit www.startermotor.co.
Can I buy passes on the gate?
No, we will not be selling passes at the gate for the Scramble.
Refunds
The refund policy is 7 days after purchasing. Unfortunately refund requests cannot be accepted after this point. This is as per the terms and conditions of purchasing the ticket.
Is there any readmission?
No, sorry, there is no readmission if you leave the site during the event.
Do I need to buy a pass for every person in my vehicle?
Yes, everyone needs an individual pass. Infant passes are free of charge but must still be booked.
Can I amend my Pass details online?
Yes, you can. Log into your Universe Account and ticket to edit order.
https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002596672-Edit-ticket-information#:~:text=To%20edit%20your%20ticket%20information%3A&text=Log%2Din%20to%20your%20Universe,you%20would%20like%20to%20edit.
Do you provide passes for disabled visitor carers or assistants?
If you are disabled and require full-time assistance, we are happy to provide 1 complimentary pass. You will need to book your ticket first and in order to receive this free pass, please send a copy of your most recent DLA or PIP letter showing your current entitlement to events@bicestermotion.com. We will then send you the complimentary ticket for your carer/companion.
What disabled facilities are available?
There is a dedicated disabled parking area close to the event entrance, please do ensure you have your blue badge permit in your car window. There are also a disabled toilets on site.
Are mobility vehicles available on site?
Yes, you are able to pre-book mobility scooters via Event Mobility who will provide electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for the use of disabled, elderly and mobility impaired visitors at the show. To reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair you can book online at www.eventmobility.org.uk, print out an advance booking form from the website or contact the office on 01386 725391 to request a form to be posted to you. Please be aware that advance bookings cannot be made by phone.
Arrival and Parking
Do I have to pay for parking?
No, all parking is free for ticket holders.
Which entrances do vehicles use?
In order to get you to us quickly and safely, please follow the instructions below.
We are circa 4 miles from either junction 9 or 10 of the M40, 15 miles south-west of Silverstone and around 60 miles from Central London. If you are using a Sat Nav, please use post code OX26 5HA
On approaching the venue, please disregard your SAT NAV and follow the specific yellow traffic directional signage. Please follow the ‘P’ for parking symbol. This will direct you into our car parks
Is there disabled parking on site?
There is a dedicated disabled parking area close to the event entrance. Please do ensure you have your blue badge permit in your car window and our stewards will direct you to the disabled parking area.
May I fly in?
If you would like to arrive via aircraft, this is possible (subject to availability), however will need to be booked https://www.bicesteraero.com/ 01869 254 841. You will still need to have valid entry tickets.
Which entrance do pedestrians use?
Pedestrians must use the main Bicester Motion entrance on Buckingham Road, near the roundabout with Skimmingdish Lane, with a Pass bought online in advance – there will be no pedestrian passes available on the day.
Car display enquiries
Arriving in a classic car
Visitors planning to arrive in a pre-1990 classic vehicle (which includes cars, motorcycles and military vehicles) will be directed to the forward parking display areas, post-1990 vehicles to the car park. If you are in a post-1990 vehicle and try to access the pre-1990 display areas, you will be politely asked to turn around.
Display cars
All display cars are curated on the tech site and are invited cars only. The Scramblers club opens a ballot for invited cars to take part. If this is of interest, please sign up to Scramblers at https://scramblers.bicesterheritage.co.uk/
I am part of a car club; can we park together or have an area?
Unfortunately, we do not have car club areas. We are also unable to provide ticket offers for car clubs.
Other Questions
What catering will be available?
There will be plenty of catering outlets on site, serving hot and cold drinks and a varied menu for breakfast and lunch, typically including bacon rolls, burgers and toasted sandwiches.
Are dogs allowed on site?
Yes, well behaved dogs are allowed on site but must be kept on their leads at all times. Please clean up after your dog. Bins are provided on site and please remember that there are vehicles moving around the site, as well as an active airfield
Can I purchase a trade stand at the Scramble?
Please contact trade@bicestermotion.com for availability and pricing for trade stands.
Do you have ATM machines at Bicester Heritage?
Sadly not, but there are plenty nearby in surrounding Bicester and at neighbouring petrol stations and supermarkets. Don’t forget to stop on your way to the Scramble!
I’m experiencing problems purchasing an admission pass online
Please contact our ticket provider Universe with support@universe.com