South East Run 26

Sunday 17th May 2026

The South East Run 2026 begins at a new location – Leonardslee Gardens in East Sussex. The run will then travel through the Sussex countryside to finish at the picturesque Herstmonceuax Castle near Eastbourne.

There will be an opportunity for refreshments at the start and you may wish to visit the gardens before setting off on the run to the castle. 

The castle will be open for visits when you arrive and MG parking will be in front of the castle.

Your entry for the South East Run ’26 will include a bacon roll/ sweet treat and hot drink at the start, Printed Souvenir Route Book, Souvenir Rally Plate, Carbon Offset, Entry to Herstmonceaux Castle,  Motorsport UK Fee, Booking fees. An optional guided tour of Herstmonceaux Castle is available in advance on booking and Leonardslee Gardens are also optional at £12.50 per person (payable at entry booth).

Prices:-

MG Car Club Driver and car – £25  (£28 with castle guided tour)

Passenger (does not have to be MGCC member) – £19 (£22 with castle guided tour)

For non MG Car Club Members:- Driver £30 Passenger £26

Leonardslee Gardens RH13 6PP are situated at Lower Beeding just south of Horsham. The gardens and house were designed and built in 1801 and featured lakes, woodland, rock garden and parkland. There is a collection of deer in the park. Your entry will include a hot drink, sweet treat or bacon roll.

A reduced entry of £12.50 per person payable on the day if you should wish to visit the gardens before you head off on the run (names are required for the entry booth)

Herstmonceaux Castle BN27 1RN is situated just north of Eastbourne. The moated castle dates from 1441 and is one of the earliest examples of a brick built building in the UK still exisiting. The castle remained in private ownership until 1946 when it was purchased by the Admirality for the Royal Observatory. In 1965 it was transferred to the Science Research Council until it went into receivership in 1989. It was then purchased by Queens University, Ontario in 1993 and has been used as an educational facility since. A short walk away is the Royal Observatory. The castle has undergone recent works which meant that we could not visit last year however it has now reopened and we can enjoy a visit this year. There is a walled garden and woodland trails as well as the castle itself. 

HOW TO BOOK

1. Complete the form below and press SUBMIT
2. You will be taken to our payment partners The Little Box Office where you can make your online payment. You will be asked to enter some of your details again for payment purposes. You will receive an email ticket from LBO once payment has been made.
3. Alternatively:- If you wish to make payment by bank transfer or cheque then please contact our treasurer for details – [email protected]. If you choose this method then still complete the form below and press SUBMIT. That will be the end of your registration. When you get to the LBO you will know your entry has been submitted and you should not proceed any further. There is no need to re submit the form.

South East Run 26

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