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Your January 2026 Scramble Guide

Get ahead on the first Scramble of the year

by Scramblers HQ
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It's Scramble week!

Here's your guide to many of the highlights and featured displays to look out for on the day. And remember, much of the joy of the Scramble is the unexpected… so expect to find surprises as you wander around the avenues.

Enjoy the show.

Get your bearings: the Scramble map

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1. Pegasus Parking

Priority parking for Bicester Motion's Pegasus members. Jump out of your car, and the Scramble is on your doorstep.

2. Trade Village

Browse a selection of hand-picked shopping stalls, as you enter the Scramble.

3. Driven Collective

Each Scramble, one club or community is showcased around the Watch Office on the Airfield. This time it’s Driven Collective.

4. Pre-2001 Parking

The Pre-’90s Car Park has had an update, and is now home to any prefix plate. The change coincides with a quarter of a century since the rules changed in 2001, when the modern format was adopted. It also ensures even more modern classics are accounted for, and means the likes of the Honda NSX, Lamborghini Diablo and Rover 400 of 1990 can now be waved into the forward classic parking. When you arrive, if there's capacity, you may be directed to our forward parking for classic cars. A display in itself, make sure you take a look!

5. Supercar and Performance Paddock

This space is reserved for those who have taken the brave pill and reached for the keys to their supercar or performance that morning. Arrive in yours and you could get waved into to the Paddock.

6. Live Interview Stage with The Intercooler

The Intercooler, Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser, will interview design great Ian Callum and F1 race-winner John Watson about Tom Walkinshaw Racing, which is being honoured in Hangar 113. Ian Callum will be interviewed at 10:30am and John Watson will be interviewed at 12:30pm.

7. Tom Walkinshaw Racing

A 50-car gathering will celebrate 50 years of Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) inside Hangar 113, a comprehensive gathering of road and track. Four 24-hour race winners will be the centrepiece covering Jaguar and Mazda, plus Rover, Renault and much more.

8. Golden Ticket Lawn

Arriving in something special? Look out for Ambassadors from StarterMotor, who'll be handing out golden tickets. Lucky enough to receive one? You'll be directed to display your car here.

9. Bentley Motors

Bentley introduces the leanest Continental yet, the Supersports. Rear-wheel drive, lighter than ever, the new Supersports gets it UK debut in the company of its predecessors.

10. Top Gear

Our editorial partner Top Gear is back, after a scintillating showcase of machines in 2025. This time around you'll find a selection of the award winners from their ever-popular 'Awards', including the TopGear.com Car of the Year.

11. Group B Celebration

40 years since Group B rallying gave way to Group A, the lawn outside Building 123 will be showcasing many of the icons of Group B. Road cars and their stage stars will come together on Orchard Lawn.

12. Little Top children's activities

A special place for the youngest Scramblers. Stop by for everything from balloons to face painting.

13. StarterMotor

One of Bicester Motion's resident charities. Visit to enjoy an display held with Land Rover Classic and find out how you can get involved with StarterMotor.

14. Oxford Brookes Formula Student // Warwick Moto

A celebration of up and coming talent two wheels and four. Oxford Brookes presents its Formula Student car and Warwick University's Moto team will display its remarkable electric motorbike.

15. Brompton Bicycle UK

Brompton, creator of the original folding bike since 1975, makes its debut with a pop-up in the MT Yard. Get up close with a Brompton in the Motor Bays to see how effortlessly it folds and unfolds, and how easily it slips into any boot.

16. Maserati UK

Maserati makes its Scramble debut with a display – expect Italian style, performance and utility, all in one, and the UK’s first production MCPura Cielo.

17. Land Rovers Revisited

Filling one of the lawns at the bottom of the main drive will be a collection of Land Rovers owned by staff of Bicester Motion and onsite Specialists. Expect pristine restored series 2 and work horse Defenders amongst others.

18. Ford Fiesta at 50

First-generation Ford Fiestas line the way to the Command Works, from clean original 1.1s to the grunt of the Healey version..

19. Mini Landers

Inspired by our 'Land Rovers Revisited' display? Children can try their hand at driving their very own Mini Lander at the Scramble! The course is laid out behind the former Station Offices.

20. 20 Years of the Audi R8

Two decades of Audi’s most impressive modern machine will be celebrated outside the Guard House.

21. Bicester Fire Station

The local heroes from the nearby Bicester fire station return with an on-call fire engine.

22. Rollhard

Check out friends of the Scramble Rollhard, where the UK's finest modified machines come together.

23. HCVA

The Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance is back for another Scramble, stop by to enjoy a range of the vehicles from their membership.

The map also highlights a few other important points of interest:

General Parking

Located to the east of the site, on the airfield.

Toilets

Located in four areas:

On the corner of Hangar 113

By Hangar 108, beyond the Golden Ticket Lawn

Just off the main drive, opposite the Information Point, by building 103

Near Gate 1, between buildings 87 and 89

Catering

Catering outlets are spread throughout the Scramble. There are plenty of options for all dietary requirements, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Information & Bicester Motion Hub

Head to the Information Point and Bicester Motion Hub on the Main Drive and the team will point you in the right direction around the event and chat through exciting development plans such as the restoration of the Station Headquarters and continued growth of The Ranges.

Medical Points

There will be two main medical points, one beside the Watch Office on the airfield, and the other on Southern Avenue, near Hangar 137. Should you have a medical requirement, please head to one of the medical points or let one of our stewards know!

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Live Interviews

Hear from some of the biggest names in the story of Tom Walkinshaw Racing in conversation with journalists Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser from The Intercooler in Hangar 113.

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How to get here

What's the address?

Bicester Motion, Buckingham Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8AL.

Please pay attention to event signage as you draw closer to the event. You will not be able to enter in a vehicle via Gate 1, which satellite navigation systems may try to use; instead please follow the P symbol.

Do I have to pay for parking?

No, all parking is free.

Which entrances do vehicles use?

Gates 3 and 8. As you near Bicester Motion, follow the ‘P’ symbol on the yellow event signage to the gates on Buckingham Road and Skimmingdish Lane. Please do not follow your satellite navigation system.

Your tickets will then be checked by the stewards and you will be directed to the parking areas.

What's the plan once I'm on-site?

Welcome! Keep an eye out for our friendly stewards who'll guide you towards the public car parks. Park up, and make your way towards the Paddock.

What is the deal for classic vehicles?

The classic car park has had an update and will now welcome any car with a prefix or suffix numberplate. That means any car made before 2001 will be directed to the forward parking display areas, if capacity allows. If you are in a post-2001 vehicle you will use general parking – anyone trying to access the pre-2001 display areas will be politely asked to turn around.

Earn yourself a Golden Ticket.

Arriving in something special? Look out for Ambassadors from StarterMotor, who'll be handing out Golden Ticket hangers. Lucky enough to receive one? You'll be directed to display your car on the Golden Ticket Lawn, rather than the public car park.

Which entrance do pedestrians use?

Pedestrians with a valid ticket must use Gate 1 on Buckingham Road, near the roundabout with Skimmingdish Lane.

Which car parks are worth a wander through?

All of them! But we'd certainly suggest taking a stroll through the Pre-2001 Parking, the Golden Ticket Lawn and the Pegasus Member Parking too, each of which will be full of surprises.

Please respect our neighbours!

We're lucky to have a prime position on the northern edge of Bicester, but this also means we're not the only ones on the roads. Please drive carefully, calmly and quietly; we ask you not to use the roads around us as a makeshift racing track.

Allow our neighbours a peaceful Sunday. Thank you.

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Scramble FAQs

Get set for another Scramble packed with automotive excitement!

Here are some of the most commonly-asked questions we receive each time...

What are the timings of the event?

The Scramble runs from 9am until 2pm on Sunday 11th January. Please respect our neighbours and be aware of local traffic on arrival and departure of the event.

What can I expect to see at the event?

The Scramble is an opportunity for thousands of classic vehicle enthusiasts to come together and enjoy a relaxed outdoor gathering, with curated displays and entertainment for all the family. As well as enjoying the visiting classic cars, motorbikes and other vehicles, you can also glimpse inside the 50 specialist businesses now based at Bicester Motion.

Where can I find my tickets?

Your tickets will have been sent to the email address used when you originally purchased them, coming from our ticket partner 'Universe'. You can download them again by visiting https://www.universe.com/. Should you run into any trouble locating them, please get in touch with our team by emailing events@bicestermotion.com and we will be happy to help.

What catering will be available?

There will be plenty of catering outlets on site, serving hot and cold drinks and a variety of offerings for all dietary requirements.

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 onsite and do remember that vehicles will be moving around and the airfield is active.

Is there any readmission?

No, sorry, there is no readmission if you leave the site during the event.

Do you provide passes for Blue Badge visitor carers or assistants?

If you are Blue Badge holder and require full-time assistance, we are happy to provide one 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 accessible facilities are available?

There is a dedicated accessible parking area close to the event entrance, please do ensure you have your blue badge permit in your car window. There are also a accessible toilets onsite.

Are mobility vehicles available on site?

Yes, you can pre-book mobility scooters via Event Mobility, who will provide electric scooters and manual wheelchairs. To reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair, either visit 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.

What is the deal for classic vehicles?

Visitors planning to arrive in a pre-2001 classic vehicle will be directed to the forward parking display areas. If you are in a post-2001 vehicle you will use general parking – anyone trying to access the pre-2001 display areas will be politely asked to turn around.

Do I have to pay for parking?

No, all parking is free.

Which entrances do vehicles use?

Vehicles will be directed by yellow event signs to the gates 3 and 8 on Buckingham Road and Skimmingdish Lane. Please follow the event signage.

Which entrance do pedestrians use?

Pedestrians with a valid ticket must use Gate 1 on Buckingham Road, near the roundabout with Skimmingdish Lane.

I'm a Pegasus Member, what benefits do I get?

Bicester Motion's Scramblers with a Pegasus membership gain a number of benefits. There's priority parking on the Hangar Green, and you'll also be able to pick up a free coffee from one of the cafés onsite. Plus, there's a whole host of further benefits to be enjoyed throughout the year. Visit the Scramblers pitch to find out more.

Do you have ATMs at Bicester Motion?

No, but there are plenty nearby at the local petrol stations and supermarkets.

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Your January 2026 Scramble Guide