SOLD OUT – BOOKING CLOSED
For those attending the South East Run on Sunday, a reminder of timings:-
9.45 to 10.45 – Sign on at Leonardslee Gardens – look for the flag. You will be given a voucher for tea/coffee and bacon roll/pastry when you sign on. Route Book and Rally Plate will be handed out.
10.45 Driver/Navigator Briefing
11.00 Cars flagged off at short intervals
13.00 Cars should be arriving at Herstmonceux – please let us know at the MGCCSE gazebo that you have arrived safely. Cash collection for Pancreatic Cancer UK. Tickets for the Castle tours will be handed out if you have pre-booked. Small cafe open or picnic by the cars.
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.
